James Thomas King, known to friends as “Jim”, of Draper, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2019, at the age of 76. Jim was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. After his service, he worked in construction as a carpenter and glazier for over 30 years with […]
The Town of Pulaski has moved non-payment disconnections for water until Thursday, May 30th. Payments are due in the office by 5 pm on May 29th.
Todd Fearer withdrew from the 2019 House of Delegates race in District 7 on Monday, and local Democratic Party officials announced a caucus to select a new nominee. “Trying to balance the needs of my family, a full-time job, and my campaign are taking a mental and physical toll on […]
Mark Lewis Hubble, 62, of Dublin, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and retired from the U. S. Dept. of the Army. Before his illness, he was an active member of the CMA and Patriot Guard. Mark was preceded in death […]
Virginia Marcell Wright, age 84 of Dublin and formerly of Allisonia passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Lewis Gale Hospital,Pulaski. Born June 17, 1934 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Stuart Perkins Reynolds and Lettie Smith Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her […]
At 11:25 a.m. Sunday (May 26), a Virginia State Police Trooper attempted to stop a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling south on Interstate 77 in Bland County near the 52 mile marker. Speeding was the reason for the attempted traffic stop, as the Jeep was traveling 89 mph in a posted […]
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Visitors to Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge Parkway had an estimated $1.3 billion economic impact last year in the park’s various communities. The National Park Service’s annual survey gauged the impact of visitor spending in the Virginia prize as well in as the other U.S. parks. The […]
The Radford City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person involved in an indecent exposure incident and a separate sexual assault incident in the City of Radford. The indecent exposure incident occurred in the 1000 Block of New River Drive, on Friday, May 24 at […]
Vertis Opal Ford Olayvar, 84, of Dublin, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Belspring. She was a member of Max Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Josephine Ford; her husbands, Daniel Olayvar Clarence Geist; brother, Jack Ford; and […]
Carl Harvey, age 83 of Forest, Virginia and formerly Pulaski went to be with his Lord and Savior with his family by his side Friday, May 24, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born March 10, 1936 in Burlington, N.C., he was the son of the late Fred Thomas Harvey and […]
Our Patriot of the Week is…. Robin Burdette, owner of The Blue Ridge Fudge Lady in Pulaski. She has owned and operated her business in Pulaski for over five years. She is also a Navy veteran. When she isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her daughter, time at the […]
Pulaski County High School’s Class of 2019 received their diplomas during commencement exercises Friday night. Here’s a look at the $2.1 million in scholarships and awards received by the members of the Class of 2019. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS The following individuals have been awarded a local scholarship. 1. BOBBY AND […]