RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginians will soon be able to have elective surgeries and dental checkups again, as Gov. Ralph Northam announced that nonessential medical procedures could resume Friday. The governor said pet owners could also resume taking their animals to the vet for nonemergencies. The governor imposed a ban […]
Kay Hickman Bennett (Gatlin), age 80, wife of the late James Nelson Bennett, a resident of Mary Esther, FL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Mary Esther, FL. Kay was born on June 24, 1939 in Ft. Myers, FL to William Lloyd and Minnie […]
Today is Wednesday, April 29, the 120th day of 2020. There are 246 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 29, 1945, during World War II, American soldiers liberated the Dachau (DAH’-khow) concentration camp. Adolf Hitler married Eva Braun inside his “Fuhrerbunker” and designated Adm. Karl […]
Thomas Mason Compton of Dublin, VA passed Tuesday, April 21 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Tom was born in Welch, WV on April 5, 1950, He went on to graduate high school in Welch and then from Montreat Anderson College in Ashville, NC. Tom was an avid baseball lover, being one […]
SALEM – An extended ramp closure will be in place over the next two weeks for the New River Bridge project at exit 105 on I-81. The exit ramp on I-81 north at mile marker 105 onto Route 232 will be closed for extended periods from Monday, May 4 at […]
Virginia State Police Senior Trooper F.R. Farthing is investigating a single-vehicle crash on Rt. 778 at the intersection of Rt. 777 in Carroll County. At approximately 11 p.m. on April 23, a 1994 Chevrolet S-10 truck was heading west on Rt. 777. The vehicle failed to stop at the intersection […]
As I see it today. Baseball says it is continually looking at every means possible to begin the baseball season at some point this summer, but there doesn’t seem to be anybody eager to commit to a plan. It’s hard to do in this uncertain time. It is my opinion […]
Tracy Horton Quesenberry, age 79 of Dublin, died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was born on October 7, 1940 in Allisonia, and was the son of the late Posey Waitman and Mary Louise Bell Quesenberry. He was also preceded in death by two […]
On April 26, 2020, Eddie Lee Allison, Jr. made his personal appearance in heaven. He is survived by his four boys, Jake Perry, Devon Allison, Caleb Allison and Ryder Allison, his parents, Eddie and Penny Allison (Hiwassee), brother, Greg & Sherry Quesenberry (Dublin), sister, Shannon & Michael Farr (Hiwassee), three […]
Today is Tuesday, April 28, the 119th day of 2020. There are 247 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 28, 1967, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali was stripped of his title after he refused to be inducted into the armed forces. On this date: In […]
In an effort to help the citizens of Pulaski County better cope with the restrictions associated with COVID-19, County Administration will be reopening Randolph Park for daily limited access beginning Friday, May 1, 2020, beginning at 8:00 am. The following amenities that will reopen are as follows: walking/hiking trails, asphalt […]
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday he is open to the idea of opening businesses in southwest Virginia before the rest of the state as he weighs when coronavirus restrictions can be lifted. Northam said at a press conference that the situation in the border […]