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 […]
Pulaski County will journey to Dwight Bogle Stadium Friday evening to take on the Knights of Cave Spring in the first River Ridge District football game of the season. These two programs have a long history. The Cougars lead the series, 28-14, but it’s a game that is marked by […]
Tucks Collision in Pulaski is accepting donations for God’s Pit Crew – donations that will go to victims of Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas. Tucks, located at 1001 East Main Street in Pulaski, will accept donations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. God’s Pit Crew, which responds […]
William General Nunn, age 85 of Hiwassee passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born July 29, 1933 in Hiwassee, Virginia he was the son of the late General Washington & Orpha Moore Nunn. His daughter, Jean Ann Nunn, son, Junior William Nunn and great grandson, […]
Buckle up: Racing is returning to Motor Mile Speedway in 2019. The New River Valley short track will soon be unveiling its 2019 calendar of events, which will feature a 10-date race schedule in addition to its slate of anticipated special events. Alongside the Late Model headliners, support divisions competing […]
William Joseph Paugh, age 67 of Draper, Virginia passed away Saturday evening, September 8, 2018 at his home. Born October 1, 1950 in McKeesport, PA he was the son of the late Wilbur Loren Paugh & Helen Agnes Pastor Paugh.He attended the Draper United Methodist Church. He is survived by […]
Pulaski County head football coach Stephen James stressed during the preseason that one of the major goals for his Cougar football program was to run the football better, a lot better. So far, he has gotten his wish. In fact, Pulaski County is presently operating a very balanced offensive attack, […]