Charles Anthony “Tony” Johnston, age 63 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born September 26, 1954 in Blacksburg, VA he was the son of the late Charles Robert Johnston & Sylvia Price Johnston. His sister, Donna Musick also preceded him in death. He […]
Monday 03/12/18 Varsity Baseball: Jefferson Forest @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm JV Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Jefferson Forest 5 pm Wednesday 03/14/18 Varsity Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Carroll Co. 5 pm JV Baseball: Carroll Co. @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Varsity Softball: Carroll Co. @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm JV […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Gabe DeVoe scored 25 points and Shelton Mitchell had 21 as No. 19 Clemson beat Boston College 90-82 on Thursday to advance to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2011. The fourth-seeded Tigers (23-8) will face top-seeded and No. 1-ranked Virginia on […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers aren’t going to pass a budget on schedule this year, the second time in four years that disagreements over Medicaid expansion have led to a stalemate. Republican House Appropriations Chairman Del. Chris Jones said Thursday that the House and the Senate will not be […]
NEW YORK (AP) — With leading scorer Kyle Guy back following a brief injury scare, the nation’s No. 1 team is off to a strong postseason start. Guy and his Virginia teammates looked like healthy favorites Thursday, beating Louisville 75-58 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Guy […]
Thanks to local organizers, Pulaski County will have an opportunity March 29 to honor our Vietnam War veterans as part of the National Vietnam Veterans Day. According to Carol Smith, Regent of the Count Pulaski Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the local observance is being spearheaded […]
The Town of Pulaski now has a new policy on take home vehicles, following action taken during Tuesday’s Council meeting. On a motion by Vice Mayor Greg East, council voted 4-2 to establish a new policy that limits take home vehicles to traveling only to the county’s boundaries. The new […]
Ruby Williams Dalton, 91, of Pulaski, VA, went to Heaven on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was born in Giles Co., VA on May 23, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Effie H. Williams and Lelia Smith Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring is urging veterans and military families to familiarize themselves with special protections in state and federal law to help shield veterans from fraud, scams and abusive business practices. Herring said veterans and military families […]
JONESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A Virginia sheriff says an 8-day-old baby has died after being mauled by a dog. Lee County Sheriff Gary Parsons tells the Kingsport Times-News that deputies were told a “large shepherd-type” attacked and mauled the girl while she lay in a bassinet. The sheriff says the […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Theo Pinson had 16 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and Kenny Williams scored 17 points as No. 12 North Carolina beat Syracuse 78-59 on Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. The sixth-seeded Tar Heels (23-9) face third-seeded Miami on […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Bonzie Colson pounded his chest and screamed in triumph. Matt Farrell looked over at former Notre Dame star LaPhonso Ellis, broadcasting courtside for ESPN, and yelled: “I told you Phonso, we ain’t done!” The biggest comeback in Fighting Irish history came just in time Wednesday night […]