Sam Howell has moved well past freshman-level studies at North Carolina. He is playing his way to the top of the class of Atlantic Coast Conference’s quarterbacks. Howell leads the ACC with 20 touchdown passes after tying the North Carolina record with five in last week’s 43-41, six-overtime loss to […]
The New River Health District will offer free seasonal flu vaccine on Wednesday, November 6 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Pulaski YMCA, 615 Oakhurst Ave. in Pulaski. Vaccine will be available free to anyone 18 years and older on a first-come, first-served basis. (A total of 150 doses […]
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Minor League BaseballTM (MiLB™) announced today that the Pulaski Yankees are the recipients of the 46th annual John H. Johnson President’s Award. The team will receive Minor League Baseball’s top honor at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Hilton San Diego […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Hall of Fame inductees, record setters and NFL standouts highlight the 2019 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Legends class announced on Wednesday. The 14-member group of honorees includes Boston College’s Joe Nash, Clemson’s Brian Dawkins, Duke’s Chris Port, Florida State’s Ron Sellers, Georgia Tech’s Derrick Morgan, Louisville’s Deion Branch, Miami’s […]
Kenneth Wayne Burton, 77, of Pulaski, passed away Monday Oct. 21st 2019 in the New River Valley Medical Center. Born in Pulaski on Nov. 19th 1941 he was the son of the late David Marvell Burton and Audrey Gertrude Shufflebarger Burton. He was also preceded in death by Daughter Cynthia […]
Virginia State Police Trooper T. Branch is investigating a four-vehicle, fatal crash in Carroll County. The crash occurred Oct. 18, 2019 at 11:01 a.m. on Interstate 77 at the 3 mile marker. Southbound traffic on Interstate 77 had slowed to a stop when a tractor-trailer was unable to slow in […]
Stephen Edward Mitchell, 84, of Pulaski, departed his earthly life to live forever in Heaven on Oct. 20th 2019. He was born Dec. 9th 1934 and was preceded by his parents, Cletus “Jack” Mitchell and “Mabel” Agnes Welch Mitchell and a Sister, Arbutus Damron Gray. Steve retired from the Virginia […]
Claytor Lake State Park will hold its annual Halloween Celebration on October 26, 2019. 1:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Here’s the Schedule: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.-The Spooky Box-Rangers will be throughout the campgrounds with a frightful Spooky Box. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.-Mini-games and crafts available at Shelter 5. […]
Only two nights – Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, October 26 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm – to experience one of the areas most unique and affordable haunted attractions – Backwoods of Terror at Claytor Lake State Park! Take a stroll through our back woods of terror trail and then […]
Vittles for Vets and the Pulaski County Jaycees will be holding Bingo on Monday, November 4 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 5:30. Cash prizes for each win. Pizza will be available for donation, along with drinks and other snacks. $1 per sheet per game with three […]
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Elections announces two upcoming deadlines for voters wishing to participate in the November 5, 2019 General Election via an absentee ballot. · Voters wishing to mail their absentee ballot have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 to request a ballot through their […]
Join the Wilderness Road Regional Museum for a family friendly and educational horse drawn wagon ride into the past at our 2019 Spirits Along the Wilderness Road Event. History happened here and every October spirits appear to help us tell their story. A leisurely 30 minute wagon ride will transport […]