Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson, the moonshine runner turned NASCAR driver described as “The Last American Hero” by author Tom Wolfe in a 1965 article for Esquire, died Friday. He was 88. NASCAR announced the death of Johnson, the winner of 50 races as a driver and 132 as an owner. […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Resolutions passed by local governments declaring themselves “Second Amendment Sanctuaries” have “no legal effect,” Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring said Friday. Since Democrats won majorities in the state Senate and House of Delegates in November, more than 100 cities, towns and counties have passed such resolutions, […]
VHSL Competition Cheer All-State teams were named this morning, according to Pulaski County High School Coach Roxanne H. Souma. According to Souma, PCHS has four athletes that were named to the Class 4 First Team All-State: Emma Helms Kimberly Lyons Destiny Alderman Hayley Hodge These four recognitions come on top […]
Bessie Ridpath Richards, age 88 of Hiwassee (Snowville Community) passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. Born September 12, 1931 in Radford, she was the daughter of the late Garland Ridpath and Luna Quesenberry Ridpath. She was also preceded in death by one Son, Michael Joe Montgomery; two Daughters, Marie Elizabeth […]
Hunter Jackson Arehart, 86, of Snowville, passed away on December 19 th in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends. Hunter Arehart was born in Stuarts Draft to Harry and Buelah Arehart on December 20th , 1932. He went to school at Wilson Memorial High School […]
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Pulaski Church of God sanctuary has 539 theater-type seats which are graduated so everyone has a clear view of the pulpit. The 20,600 square foot building includes the sanctuary, office spaces and secure children’s area. (Danielle Reid/PC Patriot) The Prophet proclaimed in Habakkuk 2:2: “Write the vision. Make it clear […]
There are 95 counties and 38 independent cities in Virginia. As of Wednesday, the local governing bodies in 84 of those counties and nine of the cities had passed either sanctuary or supportive Second Amendment resolutions. Pulaski County is now one of those counties following Monday night’s unanimous passage of […]
The Draper Historic District has been added to the state’s list of historic sites. At their meeting Dec. 12, the Board of Historic Resources and the State Review Board met to consider new nominations of historic sites for listing in the Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) and the National Register of […]
Barbara Diane Blevins Southern, 64, passed away at her home in Dublin on Monday, December 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Blevins and Kandace Martin; sisters, Helen Light, JoAnn Hughes and Linda Holston; and brother, Donald Blevins. Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Andrews; grandchildren, Kurstin […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia coach Tony Bennett still ranks as the NCAA’s career leader in 3-point shooting percentage at 49.7%, so he might be more able to tell his players what not to do to get themselves out of a shooting slump. The players take his words to heart. […]
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead Mississippi State past Radford 77-68 on Wednesday. The Bulldogs (8-2) also received a double-double from Abdul Ado, who had season highs with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Robert Woodard also had 17 points and nine rebounds […]
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting no on the articles of impeachment against President Trump: “House Democrats voted today to impeach the President. They impeached President Trump over disputes between the executive branch and the legislative branch that occur in many administrations. […]