Carolyn Brooks Thomas Keyser, 97, of Pulaski, VA and formerly of Blacksburg, VA, on September 6, 2019, peacefully passed at the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pulaski, VA. She was pre-deceased by her loving husbands, Howard Adams Thomas, who died in 1982, and William Keyser, who died in 1989. Carolyn […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia is hosting a free fishing weekend to make up for some bad weather in June. The Department of Game & Inland Fisheries has scheduled two free fishing days Sept. 28-29 in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day. Inclement weather during free fishing days in […]
The Community Health Center of the New River Valley was recently awarded $167,000 as part of an Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enable community health centers, rural organizations and academic institutions to establish and expand access to […]
Clara Nadine Martin Reedy, age 79 of Radford passed away Saturday morning September 7, 2019 at the Radford Health and Rehab Center. Born August 19, 1940 in Fries, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Russell & Estelle Burnett Martin. Her brothers, Red Martin, Gerald Martin and Jimmy Martin […]
The Southeastern Conference held three of the top four spots in The Associated Press college football poll after LSU’s road victory against Texas pushed the Tigers to No. 4. Clemson remained No. 1 on Sunday, receiving 56 first-place votes out of 62 in the Top 25 presented by Regions Bank. […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ryan Willis was having a nice makeup day, and then he wasn’t, a fumble after a 13-yard run marring his performance. Unlike a week ago, when five turnovers — including four by Willis — cost them in a 35-28 loss to Boston College, the Hokies did […]
Dorothy Maxwell Lindsey, age 89 of Pulaski, died Friday September 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 10, 1930 in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the late Annie Sirt Maxwell and Henry Mike Maxwell. Dorothy was a dedicated Christian in her Pentecostal faith, having been a […]
Pulaski County moved to 2-0 on the football season with a, 42-6 rout over visiting Bassett in Dobson Stadium Friday evening. Bassett falls to 0-2 on the season. The Cougars must now travel to undefeated (2-0) Abingdon next Friday. The Cougars got big plays out of […]
Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis gave himself pep talk this week, and the tone and approach is one his teammates might want to copy heading into their home opener against Old Dominion. “I looked at myself in the mirror and I said to myself, ‘I have two choices. I can […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Perkins threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third and Virginia drubbed William & Mary 52-17 on Friday night. Joe Reed caught a 40-yard touchdown pass and returned a kickoff 100 yards for the Cavaliers (2-0), who spoiled the return of former coach Mike […]
Abingdon 35, Gate City 28 Alleghany 54, Bath County 14 Altavista 35, Prince Edward County 0 Appomattox 17, Rustburg 0 Auburn 56, Craig County 6 Blue Ridge School 45, Hargrave Military 13 Briar Woods 29, Dominion 21 Broad Run 51, Brooke Point 13 Buffalo Gap 48, Parry McCluer 0 C.D. […]