It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of Jeffery Todd Arnold , age 53. Born Nov. 25th 1964 in Erwin Tnn. the youngest of 5 brothers he was proceeded in death by his Father – Andrew Jackson Arnold Mother – Velma Lorain Arnold Wright Brother – Leonard […]
Ruth Maxine Hollingsworth Bishop, born June 21, 1934 in Pulaski County, Virginia went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018. She was the daughter of Norman C. Hollingsworth and Dorothy Manning Hollingsworth. A 1954 graduate of Dublin High School, Maxine was a resident of Radford, VA where she […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Following an anonymous tip, police rescued a kidnapped 7-month-old girl and arrested her father at a mobile home in North Carolina, nearly two days after he took the infant from her mother at knifepoint in Virginia, authorities said Tuesday. A sheriff’s deputy entered the mobile home […]
The Claytor Lake Festival Committee received notice that the United States Coast Guard Demo for the festival Saturday is cancelled due to operational needs for the helicopter. The Festival Committee states this is just one component of the Festival. Will try again next year.
The Claytor Lake Festival Committee is sponsoring a Free Face Painting Booth manned by the Pulaski County Volleyball Boosters at this Saturday’s Claytor Lake Festival. Children will be able to choose a sponsored design for free. Other designs will be available for a fee. The boosters will also have a […]
SALEM, VA – Weather permitting, ramps will be closed for paving on I-81 northbound and southbound beginning this week. On Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7, the ramps at exit 89 on I-81 northbound and southbound are scheduled to be closed during nighttime hours as paving operations are conducted. […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A kidnapped infant was found safe Tuesday and her sex offender father was arrested after a two-day manhunt that began when he assaulted the baby’s mother with a knife, authorities said. Emma Grace Kennedy, who is seven months old, appeared to be in good health and […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Latest on the suspected kidnapping of an infant girl at knifepoint in Virginia (all times local): 1:20 p.m. Authorities say a 7-month-old Virginia infant who had been kidnapped by her sex offender father has been found safe. The Danville Police Department in Virginia says in […]
Summer time in the mountains of Southwest Virginia means many different things to people. To Pulaski County residents and the Claytor Lake State Park it means it’s time for a celebration. And that is exactly what will happen on Saturday, June 9th, when Claytor Lake State Park will explode with […]
On behalf of the Pulaski County Commission on Children and Families, specifically Workgroup 3, I am pleased to recognize Emily Southern, a graduating senior at Pulaski County High School, as the recipient of our 2018 scholarship, in the amount of $500.00. The announcement was made during Monday’s senior awards assembly. […]
In a somber and private ceremony, the New River Criminal Justice Training Academy officially dedicated its Law Enforcement Memorial Wall on Wednesday afternoon at the academy. Director Martin Alford told students and guest that Eagle Scout Candidate Joseph Ainsworth had approached the academy about doing a project for his Eagle […]