FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia Republicans have opted to hold an in-person convention at Liberty University in May to choose their nominee for governor, again rejecting an effort to hold a more inclusive firehouse primary. Party officials said at a virtual meeting Tuesday night they will make accommodations to […]
Dr. Richard Dean Tester, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Pennybyrn. Dean was born in Pulaski, VA on December 17, 1932 to the late Coy Nelson Tester and Verna Sisk Tester. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Gaynelle “Gay” […]
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a burglary that occurred early this morning in Christiansburg. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. this morning deputies from our office responded to a burglar alarm at Tru Harvest Farms in the Flanagan Drive area of Christiansburg. Deputies arrived quickly enough to interrupt the […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Moses Wright scored 17 of his 26 points in the second half, helping Georgia Tech pull away from No. 16 Virginia Tech for a 69-53 victory Tuesday night. Wright also grabbed 10 rebounds in the Yellow Jackets’ third straight win. They also posted back-to-back ACC road […]
Tuesday’s Scores By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL Annandale 28, W.T. Woodson 6 Brentsville 21, George Mason 12 Broad Run 41, Loudoun County 14 Broadway 35, East Rockingham 20 Castlewood 38, Honaker 0 Centreville 32, South Lakes 26 Chantilly 25, Edison 0 Courtland 31, Spotsylvania 13 Eastern View 20, Caroline […]
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A push to increase the numbers of Black and Hispanic students at Virginia’s selective “Governor’s Schools” by changing admissions policies has failed, despite the support of Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration. But what supporters were unable to achieve at a statewide level may become a reality […]
SALEM – Beginning tomorrow morning, paving repairs have been scheduled during daytime hours on Interstate 81 in Pulaski County. On Wednesday, February 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., alternating lane closures will be in place on southbound I-81 between mile marker 98 and 105 for pavement repairs. On Thursday, […]
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed a positive Covid diagnosis of a student from Dublin Elementary School and a student from Pulaski County Middle School. The last day that these students were present at their respective schools was Tuesday, February 16, 2021. It has been determined that proper mitigation strategies […]
Helen Marie Lester Worrell, age 85 of Hiwassee, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jerome Worrell, Sr. and her son, William Jerome Worrell, Jr. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com
Pulaski County wide receiver Jacob Johnson eyes a pass from quarterback Drew Dalton and then hauls it in for a 42-yard catch that led to a touchdown a play later. (Brian Bishop/PC Patriot) The Mark Dixon era at Pulaski County got off to a roaring start Monday night as the […]
Over 50 options now available online to help customers avoid visiting in person RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is now offering even more convenient online service options for customers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Customers can now skip a trip to the DMV and instead visit […]
Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet presented his annual End of Year report to the Board of Supervisors during Monday night’s February meeting of the board. The report outlines the accomplishments of each department in county government during the past year. Here in its entirety is his report: 2020 Year End […]