Charles (Rodney) Whittaker served in the U.S. Air Force from March 1969 to August 1989. He is a jet engine mechanic and worked on A-7D Corsair11, General Dynamics FB 111, Boeing B52 bomber, Boeing KC135 Strato Tanker, C130 Hercules and B1 Bomber. He is a Vietnam veteran and served in […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The largest Southern California quake in nearly 20 years jolted an area stretching from Sacramento to Las Vegas to Mexico as it cracked buildings, set fires, wrecked roads but only caused minor injuries. Seismologists warned that large aftershocks were expected to continue for days, if not […]
Burlington, N.C. – The Yankees dropped their second extra innings game of the season Friday night as they lost to the Burlington Royals 7-6. The Yankees blew a three run lead in the ninth and ultimately fell in extra innings to the Royals. Burlington jumped out to a quick 2-0 […]
Effective July 5, Pulaski on Main, Pulaski’s Virginia Main Street Commercial District Affiliate, is changing days of operation this month. Previously open Monday through Friday, Pulaski on Main will now be open Tuesday through Saturday. The daily hours remain the same: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pulaski on Main’s new […]
Ruth Hurley Howe, age 93 of Dublin, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com
Mary Elizabeth Lewis, 86, of Radford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She retired after 30 years from Radford University. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Gray and Celeslie Jones Calfee; her husband, Andrew Lewis; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include her sons, Charles and Joseph […]
Need a ride to Vacation Bible School at Max Creek Baptist Church, July 8-12? Bus schedule Leave Fairlawn Walmart, 5:15 p.m. Leave Dublin Walmart, 5:45 p.m. Leave old Magic Mart, 6:10 p.m.
Clouds start to blot out the evening sunshine as a thunderstorm approaches the Draper area.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A strong earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing some damage in a town near the epicenter amid a swarm of ongoing aftershocks. The 6.4 magnitude quake struck at 10:33 […]
It’s that time of year again! The 2019 New River Valley Fair is celebrating its 66th year and is looking forward to another successful year! Activities include the crowd favorite horse pull, lawn mower race, rodeo, demolition derby and wrestling. Livestock events will be held each day featuring goats, dairy […]
The Yankees completed their first sweep of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Elizabethton Twins Wednesday night in front of a historic crowd at Calfee Park. The Twins scored the first run of the game for the first time in this three game series with a double to […]
Louise Jane DeHaven, 107 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hillsville. Mrs. DeHaven was born in Virginia to the late Annanias Tobias and Mary Jane Branscome. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Early DeHaven; son, Robert L. […]