John Mark Thompson, 62 of Ripplemead, VA departed this life September 21, 2020 under the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born October 16, 1957 he was a son of the late Clyde and Nancy Cook Thompson. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Brandon Lee Thompson and Justin […]
ROANOKE, Virginia – Today, the Department of Justice announced it has charged more than 14,200 defendants with firearms-related crimes during Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, despite the challenges of COVID 19 and its impact on the criminal justice process. These cases have been a Department priority since November 2019 when Attorney […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday during a court hearing in Michigan. Special Agent Richard Trask was part of the investigation that led to six men being arrested and charged last […]
Fuente impressed with 3-1 Boston College squad coming to Blacksburg From Hokiesports.com Head coach Justin Fuente met with the media via Zoom on Monday, briefly recapping Saturday’s game at UNC and previewing this week’s home contest against Boston College. The biggest, and likely, least surprising news shared by the head coach was […]
Mrs. Mary L. McKinney, age 90, of the Locust Hill Community of Max Meadows, VA passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was born September 19, 1930 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Aaron J. Peake, Sr. and Fannie M. Mills. She […]
Brenda Kay Hubbard Viers, age 63 of Pulaski passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born December 11, 1956 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Thomas Green Hubbard and Thelma Louise Hubbard. She is survived by her Husband Jerry Viers – Pulaski Children Gary […]
Jackie King Talbert, 72 years old, entered into her eternal home on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Jackie was born on March 10, 1948 in Pulaski, Virginia. She spent her life in Pulaski, making friends and spreading happiness to all who knew her. Jackie graduated from Pulaski High School in 1966. […]
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said quarterback Brennan Armstrong suffered a concussion when he was knocked out of the Cavaliers’ 38-21 loss to North Carolina State on Saturday and will have to work through concussion protocols this week. The coach added that Armstrong may be available on Saturday for a road […]
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Pulaski County School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers issued the following statement this afternoon: “Pulaski County Public Schools has received a report that a number of student athletes participated in an event over the weekend where they may have been exposed to a person who has received a positive Covid test. […]
Dolly Marie Millirons Banes, of Little Creek section of Pulaski County, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery. She was born in Bland County on May 30, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Rosa Evelyn Millirons and Walter “Pug” Millirons. Dolly was a life-time […]
Billy Ray Saul, 66, born January 23, 1954 of Pulaski, VA made the journey to his heavenly home at 3:50 AM on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Billy passed from this life from his home here in Pulaski. Billy was retired from working 29 years of faithful service as Gas Service […]