RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — If federal regulators approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Virginia could begin receiving limited doses as early as mid-December, the state epidemiologist told lawmakers Monday. Manufacturers already have begun stockpiling doses in anticipation of eventual approval, but the first shots in what’s expected to be the biggest vaccination […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech backup quarterback Quincy Patterson has decided to transfer. Coach Justin Fuente made the announcement Monday, shortly before Patterson confirmed his decision in a Twitter post. “Through thought, prayer and countless discussions with my parents and other important people in my life, I felt it […]
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said he and athletic director Carla Williams have contacted the Atlantic Coast Conference calling for updated protocols and procedures after the Cavaliers flew to Florida on Friday only to learn their game against Florida State would not be played because of COVID-19 issues involving the Seminoles. […]
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed one positive COVID diagnosis of an employee at Pulaski County High School and four positive diagnoses of employees at Pulaski Elementary School. The last day that any of the five individuals were present in their respective buildings was Monday, November 23, 2020. It has […]
Charles Wesley Farris, age 68 of Allisonia passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born October 3, 1952 in Columbia, South Carolina he was the son of the late Carl Sampson Farris & Reba Elizabeth Meetze Farris. His sister, Patricia Denny and brother John Paul Farris also […]
Inez Irene Manuel Duncan, 100, of Pulaski, VA died early Saturday morning, November 28, 2020 in the Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. She was born in Wythe Co., on September 9, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Guy & Aida Manuel. She was also preceded in death by […]
Linda Kay Craig Back, 72, of Pulaski, VA died early Monday morning, November 30, 2020 at her home. She was born in Pulaski, VA on November 7, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Herbert R. and Violet Craig. She was a retired employee of Gator Mart. Surviving are: […]
The first Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the regular season remained steady at the top. The rest, predictably, was filled with change as teams exceeded or failed to live up to preseason expectations. Gonzaga and Baylor remained Nos. 1-2 in the poll released Monday. The Zags received 57 […]
Gary Dale Edwards age 73 peacefully passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Pulaski Lewis Gale Hospital. Preceded by his loving wife Vivian Irene Edwards, his parents Frank Hardin Edwards and Christine Tilley Edwards and his sister Connie Edwards Linkous and 2 brothers Dennis Edwards and Ellery Edwards. He is […]
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tyrece Radford scored 21 points, Cody Pemsl came off the bench to spark a breakaway run and Virginia Tech wrapped up a tumultuous three-game stay at Bubbleville with a 76-58 defeat of South Florida Sunday night. Keve Aluma added 12 points for the Hokies, Hunter Cattoor […]
Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 again in The Associated Press college football poll as the top eight teams in the rankings held steady for the fourth week in a row. The Crimson Tide got 62 first-place votes for the second consecutive week and are followed by No. 2 Notre […]