Linda Fortner Robertson, 74, of Pulaski died Thursday morning October 22, 2020 at her home. She was born in Carroll County on May 16, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Robert Fortner and Reda Bullion Fortner. She was also preceded in death by her husband Frank Jackson Robertson. […]
Indiana jumped into The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after pulling off the weekend’s most dramatic upset and Ohio State moved up to No. 3 following a dominant season debut. Clemson remained a rock-solid No. 1 and Alabama was No. 2. The Tigers received 52 first-place votes and the Crimson Tide got […]
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami’s coaching staff sent a clear message to its receivers this week by opening up what was a nine-player competition for three starting spots. Mike Harley heard them — and came up with the best game of his career. D’Eriq King threw for 322 yards […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Walk-on freshman safety Nick Andersen had three interceptions, Christian Beal-Smith ran for 129 yards and Nick Sciba kicked three field goals to help Wake Forest beat No. 19 Virginia Tech 23-16 on Saturday. Andersen stopped two deep Hokies drives. His third interception ended their final possession. […]
Mary Louise Almarode, age 92 of Radford passed away peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home. Born April 28, 1928 in Chicago, Ill, she was the daughter of the late Freemont Merle Mabie and Marie Anna Donnell Mabie. She was also preceded in death by husband, Hugh Osborne Almarode, […]
~ Funding will support statewide vaccination program when vaccine is approved ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $22 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding will be used to create a statewide program to distribute COVID-19 vaccines when such vaccines are approved for public use. […]
A new cell phone policy has succeeded in significantly reducing phone-related interruptions in class at both the high school and middle school. That was the key information coming out of an update on the new policy during last week’s meeting of the Pulaski County School Board. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin […]
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin L. Griffith has issued a statement in support of a Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office investigator who is facing a civil lawsuit in Federal Court. The Roanoke Times reported Tuesday a story regarding a lawsuit against a drug investigator with the sheriff’s office. The story prompted […]
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed one positive Covid diagnosis of an employee at Pulaski County High School. The last day that this individual was present was Monday, October 19, 2020. It has been determined that proper mitigation strategies were followed in the areas where the employee was present. The […]
Primes Venue for Future Growth and Boosts Racing and Entertainment Offerings In a strategic multi-year agreement, Motor Mile Speedway & Dragway and the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience (RWRE) have announced a deal that that will enhance existing race programs and expand entertainment offerings at the Radford, VA motorsports venue. Under […]
BOSTON (AP) — Iran is responsible for emails meant to intimidate American voters and sow unrest in multiple states, U.S. officials said Wednesday night in calling out both Tehran and Russia for activities meant to interfere in the upcoming presidential election. The announcement at a rare news conference just two […]
Five Pulaski County High School seniors have been named as nominees for the school’s Most Valuable Cougar Award. The Most Valuable Cougar Award is the most prestigious title bestowed upon a member of the Pulaski County High School senior class. The five include Noah McCarty, Molly Cox, Grace Bailey, Grayson […]