William “Bill” John Gessner, Sr., age 68 of White Pine, TN, died Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 12, 1949 to the late Dorothy Foy Gessner and John Elmer Gessner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, William John […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors are expected to issue a proclamation for “Pulaski County Proud Day” at their meeting Monday night. “Pulaski County Proud Day” will be an annual observance that coincides with the date the county was officially established back in 1839 – March 30. However, in order […]
~ Company to invest $750,000, create 12 new jobs ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Clarke Precision Machine, Inc., a full-service manufacturer of precision metal and non-metal tooling, will invest $750,000 to purchase new machinery and expand its manufacturing facility in Wythe County. The project will create 12 new […]
The NCAA Tournament somehow seems to be getting better every year, almost as if each bracket is extending from the previous one. Last year was one of the maddest of Marches, starting with Maryland-Baltimore County becoming the first No. 16 seed to beat a 1 — poor Virginia — to […]
Nobody needs to be reminded of the horror stories of recent NCAA Tournaments for Virginia. The Cavaliers just experienced a similar happening a few days ago in the ACC semi-final against FSU. Will it happen again? Does UVa feel pressure? Yes, it could happen again. Anything can always happen in […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has again vetoed a bill aimed at preventing so-called “sanctuary cities” in the state. Northam, a Democrat, said he was vetoing the legislation Tuesday because it imposes an unneeded burden on local law enforcement officials and “sends a chilling message.” It was […]
Howard Milton Stephens, Sr. 76, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday March 17th 2019 at his home. He was born on May 11th 1942 and was the son of the late Miller Franklin Stephens and Ruby Mae Sheppard Stephens. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Marie […]
Robert Lee Pennington, Sr., age 89, of Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born on July 14, 1929, in Konnarock, Virginia, to the late Phoebe Blevins Pennington Hoosier and Carl Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death […]
Tech, the fourth seed in the East Region, to open play in San Jose, California on Friday night Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech will face the Saint Louis Billikens in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the East Region at the SAP Center in San […]
Nothing will ever erase Virginia’s history as the first men’s No. 1 seed to lose its NCAA Tournament opener. At least now the Cavaliers’ wait for the chance to make up for that unprecedented loss is nearly over. The Cavaliers are the second overall No. 1 seed and back in […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This year’s NCAA Tournament features a top tier of teams that are heavy Final Four favorites, starting with No. 1 overall seed Duke and star freshman Zion Williamson. Figuring out how to stop them won’t be easy. Gonzaga joined the Atlantic Coast Conference trio of Duke, […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia television station is replacing “The Andy Griffith Show” after a successful 35-year syndication run. The Roanoke Times reports that WDBJ-TV is moving the Mayberry-set sitcom to another channel it owns and replacing it with a new local newscast. The show, which stopped making new […]