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 […]
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On September 28, 2020, The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office executed a Search Warrant at a residence located on North 8th Street in the Town of Wytheville, about the possession of and distribution of child exploitation material. The suspect was located inside the residence and was identified as 72-year-old William Walters. […]
With the opioid crisis still raging throughout the nation, LewisGale Regional Health System facilities in Southwest Virginia will either host or join other area organizations in “Crush the Crisis,” an opioid drug take-back day, which will allow the community to safely dispose of unused or expired opioid medications. The drug […]
A mobile home was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon in Pulaski. According to Pulaski Fire Chief Robbie Kiser, his department received the call for a structure fire at 255 Bentley Hollow Road, Lot 44 at 12:34 p.m. Fire units arrived three minutes later and found heavy fire coming from the […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Juneteenth has officially become a state holiday after lawmakers unanimously approved legislation during the Virginia General Assembly special session. Juneteenth marks the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas, which was the last state to abolish slavery. The companion bills were introduced by Sen. Mamie […]
From Wythe County Sheriff’s Office On Friday, Oct. 17 the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office had several deputies patrolling the Speedwell area. While in the Speedwell area they were also looking for a wanted person that led them to the residence of 6618 Grayson Turnpike. While at the residence several subjects […]
Madelin Anita Stilwell Marshall, age 92 of Allisonia passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. Born March 2, 1928 in Draper, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Martin Lewis Stilwell and Dovie Opal Hylton Stilwell. Her son, Gary George Marshall, sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy “Dot” Stilwell […]