Shah Development announces plans for a Family Dollar store in a portion of the former Wade’s in Dublin
Family Dollar, a leading small format and convenience retailer, has announced plans for a new store in Dublin, VA at the former Wade’s building. In addition to providing everyday low prices and a broad assortment of necessities, the new store will include $1.00 Dollar Tree merchandise, additional freezers and coolers and […]
Obituary for Katherine “Kay” Nielsen
Born in Brooklyn, NY but a longtime resident of Pulaski, VA, Katherine “Kay” Nielsen, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was a loving and devoted, sister, wife , mother, and grandmother. Kay was always an inspiration to others with her positive outlook on life […]
Griffith Statement on Democrat Effort to Weaken Border Security
Friday, September 27, 2019 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting to oppose the House Democrat effort to end the national emergency declared by President Trump at the southern border: “The Trump Administration is using its lawful powers to try to secure our borders and reduce illegal […]
Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in hit and run
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle of interest in the hit and run incident that occurred around 8:00 pm on Monday September 23, 2019 on Route 100 near Clayton Homes in Dublin. Anyone who may have seen this vehicle or a […]
Public invited to attend second I-81 Advisory Committee meeting
October meeting to recommend implementation schedule for the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – The Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) are inviting members of the public to attend the second meeting […]
Virginia woman praised for saving injured baby squirrel
PULASKI, Va. (AP) — Police are praising a Virginia woman who says a squirrel led her down a trail and tugged at her leg to help its injured baby, earning her the nickname “squirrel whisperer.” Pulaski police said on their Facebook page that officers got a call Sept. 20 from […]
Rested Hokies look to find rhythm against visiting Duke
A bye week gave Virginia Tech a chance to let some bruises heal, do some self-scouting and try to get into a rhythm on both sides of the ball that was elusive in surprisingly close victories against Old Dominion and Furman. Hokies coach Justin Fuente said the time to get […]
Thursday Night High School Football Scores
George Wythe-Wytheville 34, Auburn 16 Gloucester 48, Kecoughtan 7 Liberty-Bealeton 28, Culpeper 7 Menchville 38, Denbigh 8 Radford 42, Giles 0 Salem 35, Blacksburg 21 Warhill 42, Smithfield 6 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS(equals) Eastern Montgomery vs. Bland County, ccd.
Former Virginia Gov. Baliles enters cancer treatment program
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Gerald Baliles has entered a specialized care program for complications arising during his ongoing battle with kidney cancer. A statement from 79-year-old Baliles’ family says the former Democratic governor has been fighting a type of kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma for several […]
Locker Room: Sometimes you win because you want to
There are always those games. You appear to be heading toward a really outstanding football season, people are telling you how great you are, you’re playing a not terribly impressive opponent, you might be a bit over-confident, and not terribly sharp or focused. It’s been said many times. When you […]
Virginia-Notre Dame matchup headlines ACC’s Week 5
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 5: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 18 Virginia at No. 10 Notre Dame. The Cavaliers (4-0) will try to do something no Atlantic Coast Conference team has ever done — beat a ranked Notre Dame team in South […]