NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Jack Link’s 500 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, April 27 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FOX, 2 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 500 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends […]
Fort Chiswell takes care of Bland Co. in both softball and baseball. Tristen Thomas gathered up four hits against the Bears in the 27-2 victory on Tuesday. Madilyn Goines, Annalees Kuehl, Katelyn Frazier, Kimberlyn Hart, Lilly Goforth, and Blair Jackson all had multiple hits for the Fort. Goforth and Jackson […]
A fire destroyed a two-story home Tuesday afternoon in the Shiloh section of Pulaski County. According to Pulaski County Fire and Rescue Chief Brandon Hamblin, the home of Wayne and Susan Burchett at 3064 Lowman’s Ferry Road was a total loss from the blaze. Hamblin said the cause of the […]
Recognition is among several the hospital recently received PULASKI, Va., April 16, 2025 – LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is the recipient of healthcare awards recognizing the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, outstanding, patient-centered care. The Pulaski hospital recently received the prestigious 2025 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™. This is the second […]
Ricky Wayne “Bud” Davis, age 54 of Pulaski left this earth on Sunday, April 13th at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born June 28th, 1970 in Pulaski, Va. He was preceded in death by his Father, Quintin Albert “Butch” Moses, and his brother James Darnell “JD” Davis. “Slick Rick” […]
Robert “Bobby” Willard Hayden, Jr., age 81 of Riner, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at his home. Born November 19, 1943 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Robert Willard Hayden, Sr. & Ina Kanode Hayden. He was also preceded in death by his wife Donna Reed […]
Pulaski, VA — On Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 5:00–8:00 PM, the Calfee Center will host The Voices of History: 23/54 Celebration, a free community event at New River Community College in Edwards Hall. The evening will feature the unveiling of the 23/54 commemorative quilt, keynote remarks from Leon Russell, […]
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By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service In auto racing, a blowout is an easy target for derision and dissatisfaction. It’s human nature to prefer suspense and excitement that last until the final seconds. After Kyle Larson won his second straight race at Bristol Motor Speedway in overwhelming fashion […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Softball Team handed the home-standing Marion Scarlet Hurricanes a 6-1 loss on Monday behind a powerful pitching performance from Blair Jackson as she retired 15 Cain batters by strikeout, walked zero, gave up only two hits, and surrendered zero earned runs in seven innings. Jackson also […]
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of the […]
April 20, 1953 – October 31, 2024 Leon A. Jenkins, 71, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1953, at Pulaski Hospital in Pulaski, Virginia. Known affectionately by his family as “Dilly,” Leon was always quick with a joke or a laugh […]