RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s regulators have extended a moratorium on service disconnections for utility customers through the end of August due to the coronavirus pandemic. The State Corporation Commission issued the order Friday continuing a ban on service cut-offs through August 31. Utilities must offer payment plans with no […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Wythe County. The crash occurred June 13, 2020 shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Route 69, less than a mile west of Route 52. A Honda Accord was traveling on Route 69 when it crossed the center line and struck a Ford […]
The Appalachian League issued the following statement today: “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the start of the 2020 Appalachian League season is being delayed indefinitely. The league and its clubs will continue to monitor the situation and work with our Major League Baseball® affiliates, while following the recommendations set […]
Herman Woodson Smith, Jr., age 75 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the home of his sister in Fries, Virginia. Born May 1, 1945 in Allisonia he was the son of the late Herman Woodson Smith, Sr. & Alice Lucy Lee Huff Smith. His wife, Vadie Colleen […]
On June 11, 2020, around 10:25 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 3700 block of Childress Road In the Riner area of the county for a physical domestic situation. When deputies entered the residence, they encountered gunfire and subsequently returned fire. No deputies, nor the suspect […]
Wanda Gladys Quesenberry Peck, age 75, of Galax and formerly Pulaski passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in the Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. Born August 6, 1944 in Hiwassee, she was the daughter of the late Owen M. Quesenberry and Essie Emmaline Sutphin Quesenberry. She was also preceded in […]
Local school officials are starting the complex work of trying to figure out how they can get students to school and teach them, all the while staying within the school reopening rules set by Gov. Ralph Northam. Wednesday, School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers announced on the school system’s website the […]
The Pulaski County Sewerage Authority, which services Fairlawn and nearby areas began an improvement project in the area of the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church on Monday, June 8th. The PCSA is replacing the sewer lines in that vicinity. According to Dennis Setliff, Chair of the PCSA, “Smoke testing coupled with investigation […]
William Ray Turpin, Sr. “Buck” of Snowville, VA died early Wednesday morning June 10, 2020. He was born April 17, 1941 and was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Ray Turpin and Ellen Newby Turpin, brothers Clarence Edward Turpin and Jerry Randolph Turpin, and sister Alberta Grace Nunn. Surviving […]
Today is Thursday, June 11, the 163rd day of 2020. There are 203 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence calling for freedom from Britain. On this date: In 1770, Captain James […]
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol is reopening its doors on Thursday and offering free passes to health care workers. The offer is a thank you for health care workers’ “bravery and compassion in the wake of COVID-19,” according to a news release from […]
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. used a trip to NASCAR’s shortest track to end a lengthy losing streak on the day the stock car series at long last banned the Confederate flag. Truex cruised down the stretch and won his first NASCAR Cup race of the season on […]