A cold front will approach the area this weekend. In advance of it, a few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible across the area on Friday into Friday evening. As the front stalls across the area on Saturday, we will see the chances for localized flooding increase with the […]
The Pulaski County School Board voted 5-0 Tuesday evening to recommend that the roadway leading to the entrance of the new middle school be named after the county’s lone Medal of Honor winner. The issue now moves to the Board of Supervisors, which has final say on what the roadway […]
THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE AND VIRGINIA MISSING CHILDRENCLEARINGHOUSE HAVE ISSUED AN ENDANGERED MISSING CHILD MEDIAALERT ON BEHALF OF THE CHILHOWIE POLICE DEPARTMENT ON AUGUST 15, 2018 AT 2243 HOURS. THE CHILHOWIE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR PAIGE MECKENZIE ALLEN, AGE 15, HEIGHT 5’3” FEET, WEIGHT 135 LBS, WITH BLUE EYES, […]
Our report Tuesday night about the Pulaski County School Board’s vote to recommend the middle school entrance road be named after county native and Medal of Honor winner Corp. Lewis Bausell attracted dozens of comments – especially on Facebook. Several comments addressed the length of the name, and how big […]
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — The inspector general for the U.S. Department of Defense has launched an investigation into the open burning of ammunition and explosives at military sites across the country, including at a sprawling Army ammunition plant in Virginia.The inquiry announced last week was prompted by a congressional request […]
Volvo Trucks North America recently welcomed home the very first Volvo truck model to roll off the assembly line at its New River Valley assembly facility in Dublin, Virginia. Donated by the Wilson family, founders of the former Wilson Trucking Corporation, the 1982 Volvo F7 model will reside at the […]
Michael Paul Addison Tolley passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 53 on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Mike was a master carpenter, accomplished guitarist, and […]
The Patriot Pulaski County had a satisfying day of competition last Saturday when it took on defending West Virginia state champion Bluefield and always strong Magna Vista in Dobson Stadium. Cougar head coach Stephen James was pleased with the effort and increased physical style of play by his team. He […]
The month of August has been designated as the Pulaski County Friends of the Library official “Book Drive Month.” Please share with the Friends a donation of your new and used books for their future book sales. Book donations can be delivered to either of the two Pulaski libraries. For […]
Howard “Buck” Denton Reedy, age 77 of Pearisburg passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 31, 1940 in Ohio he was the son of the late Everett Jack Reedy & Virginia Handy Price. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a […]
The Face of Addiction is Mine campaign, in conjunction with NRVCS, will host a candlelight vigil and awareness program to mark the annual observance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Friday, August 31. The event will be held at the Bisset Park gazebo in Radford, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Interested […]
Dallas Glenwood Jennings, age 75 of Pulaski, died peacefully Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1943, and was the son of the late Willie Frances Hollingsworth Jennings and Troy Luther Jennings. Mr. Jennings was a retired 22 year veteran of the United States […]