Virginia Tech is finally getting back on the football field after an unexpected week off because of Hurricane Florence, and the No. 13 Hokies are eager to see if the extra work they did will pay off. The Hokies (2-0) will face Old Dominion (0-3) at the Monarchs’ Foreman Field […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Perkins has shown himself to be a dynamic runner and an accurate passer in his first three starts for Virginia, and the transfer quarterback feels like the Cavaliers have hardly scratched the surface of their potential. Virginia (2-1) hopes to be clicking on all cylinders […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) — A jury found a former Virginia Tech student guilty Thursday for her role in the death of a 13-year-old girl two years ago. Jurors will return to court Friday to hear statements and decide on a sentence for Natalie Keepers, The Roanoke Times reported. Keepers, from […]
Rose Ann Coffey, 65, of Pulaski, heard the savior call her home on September the 19th, 2018. She took His hand and entered heaven, far from the trouble of this world. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many and was loved by all who knew her. She […]
A date has now been set for a special election to fill the post of Commissioner of the Revenue in Pulaski County. According to Pulaski County Registrar Kathy Webb, the county requested the Circuit Court set a special election to fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Trina Rupe, who […]
Like any successful organization, the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce has continued to grow and evolve since 1952, adjusting its focus and programs whenever necessary to meet the needs of its members and the community. From the days of textile mills and furniture manufacturers to today’s ever-evolving advanced manufacturing, the […]
Hazel Fay “Peggy” Porter, age 85 of Pulaski peacefully passed away surrounded by cherished loved ones on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. Born September 4, 1933 in Wythe County she was the daughter of the late Jack Beasley and Lucy Akers McRoberts. Her daughter, Alma Lugene […]
The School Board meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2018. Please note the time change for the meeting.
Reverend Chester E. Linkous, 89 of Draper, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Chester is proceeded in death by his parents, U.M. and Virgie Linkous, brothers, Oatha Linkous, Kenneth Linkous, Arnold Linkous, Geral Guy Linkous. Sisters, Lucille Coalson and Elizabeth Thompson. He is survived by […]
A rare chance for Old Dominion to host a Top 25 team is also an opportunity that hasn’t come along in while for No. 13 Virginia Tech: A chance for the Hokies to play in one of Virginia’s most fertile recruiting areas. The Hokies (2-0) haven’t played in the Tidewater […]
BOSTON (AP) — Louisville is still looking for an heir to Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson. Boston College and Syracuse had quarterbacks coming back from injuries. Wake Forest was only looking for someone to fill-in while starter Kendall Hinton was suspended and may have found itself a long-term replacement Many […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) — Prosecutors told jurors that a former Virginia Tech student charged as an accessory in the death of a 13-year-old girl was closely involved in helping a friend plan the killing. But Natalie Keepers’ lawyers told the jury Tuesday that Keepers believed the talk of killing the […]