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02/15/2025

Bessie Corene DeHart, age 65 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Commonwealth Senior Living Facility, Fairlawn. Born April 25, 1959 in Radford, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Albert Simpkins & Sadie Cora Viers Simpkins. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother; her first husband Clay […]

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Bessie Corene DeHart

Bessie Corene DeHart, age 65 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Commonwealth Senior Living Facility, Fairlawn. Born April 25, 1959 in Radford, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Albert Simpkins & Sadie Cora Viers Simpkins. She was also preceded in death by an infant...

02/14/2025

October 25, 1971 February 10, 2025 Jesse Leamon Montgomery, 53, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at home after battling a long illness. Survivors include his parents, Elizabeth Retta Keith and James Elwood Montgomery; brother and sister-in-law, Billy Montgomery (Chasidy); and nephews, Tyler Montgomery and River Montgomery, all of Christiansburg. The family […]

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Jesse Leamon Montgomery

October 25, 1971 February 10, 2025 Jesse Leamon Montgomery, 53, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at home after battling a long illness. Survivors include his parents, Elizabeth Retta Keith and James Elwood Montgomery; brother and sister-in-law, Billy Montgomery (Chasidy);...

02/14/2025

Curtis Edward Hollins age 85, of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Pulaski, VA, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Hilton Head. He was born on August 24, 1939 in Pulaski, and was the son of the late Mary Effie McPeak Hollins and the late James Monroe Hollins. Curtis was the class president of his […]

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Curtis Edward Hollins

Curtis Edward Hollins age 85, of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Pulaski, VA, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Hilton Head. He was born on August 24, 1939 in Pulaski, and was the son of the late Mary Effie McPeak Hollins and the late James Monroe Hollins.   Curtis was the class president of his...

02/14/2025

Monday 02/17/25 Boys Basketball: Salem @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Salem JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Wednesday 02/19/25 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Floyd Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Spring Sports Coaches Meeting: McCoy Theater 3:25 pm Friday 02/21/25 Region 3D Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ TBD 6 pm Saturday […]

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PCHS Sports Schedule

Monday 02/17/25 Boys Basketball: Salem @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Salem JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Wednesday 02/19/25 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Floyd Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Spring Sports Coaches Meeting: McCoy Theater 3:25 pm Friday 02...

02/14/2025

From Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office On Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, a road rage incident involving two individuals that began on Interstate 81 southbound near the 105 mile marker proceeded to the Waffle House parking lot off of exit 98 in Dublin. Once there, Logan Parks of Galax, and William Barrett of Hillsville, engaged in mutual […]

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Road rage incident ends in arrest of two

From Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office On Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, a road rage incident involving two individuals that began on Interstate 81 southbound near the 105 mile marker proceeded to the Waffle House parking lot off of exit 98 in Dublin. Once there, Logan Parks of Galax, and William Barret...

02/14/2025

By Cora Perkins VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia farmers will go another year without state aid to cover increasing costs of drought insurance after a Senate finance committee did not take up the legislation before crossover, or include assistance in the budget. Sen. Timmy French, R-Shenandoah, introduced Senate Bill 1151 to […]

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Bill to help Virginia farmers with drought insurance withers in committee

By Cora Perkins VCU Capital News Service   RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia farmers will go another year without state aid to cover increasing costs of drought insurance after a Senate finance committee did not take up the legislation before crossover, or include assistance in the budget. Sen. Ti...

02/14/2025

We have spent the entirety of the 2025 General Assembly session searching for workable and expeditious ways to lower the utility bills of Appalachian Power customers. HB 2621 and SB 1076 achieve the desired result of lowering utility bills in a meaningful way, ensuring in excess of $1.4 Billion in reductions for our constituents. We […]

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Statement from House Republican Legislators in Appalachian Power Service Territory

We have spent the entirety of the 2025 General Assembly session searching for workable and expeditious ways to lower the utility bills of Appalachian Power customers. HB 2621 and SB 1076 achieve the desired result of lowering utility bills in a meaningful way, ensuring in excess of $1.4 Billion in r...

02/14/2025

(February 26, 1923- February 1, 2025) Raymond Harrison Riggs, 101, of Pulaski, VA, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by Parents, Emery & Nancy Riggs; Son, Daniel Wallace Riggs; Grandson, Caleb Riggs Deavours; Brothers and Sisters: Velva Palmer, Austin Riggs, Mabel Riggs, […]

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Raymond Harrison Riggs

(February 26, 1923- February 1, 2025) Raymond Harrison Riggs, 101, of Pulaski, VA, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by Parents, Emery & Nancy Riggs; Son, Daniel Wallace Riggs; Grandson, Caleb Riggs Deavours; Brothers and Si...

02/14/2025

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin is continuing the efforts and coordination of state resources to support communities that have been affected by this week’s winter weather and flooding events. “As we continue to coordinate state resources and work alongside local officials to support communities impacted by this week’s winter weather, our focus remains getting […]

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Governor Glenn Youngkin On Storm Response Efforts Across the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin is continuing the efforts and coordination of state resources to support communities that have been affected by this week’s winter weather and flooding events. “As we continue to coordinate state resources and work alongside local officials to support com...

02/14/2025

The Class 3 Region D Swim meet has been rescheduled to Saturday (02/15/25) with an 11:30 am start, below are the details. Saturday 02/15/25 ORIGINALLY Thursday 02/13/25 Region 3D Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 11:30 am — Scott Vest Athletic & Activities Director Pulaski County High School

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Region swim meet now set for Saturday

The Class 3 Region D Swim meet has been rescheduled to Saturday (02/15/25) with an 11:30 am start, below are the details. Saturday 02/15/25 ORIGINALLY Thursday 02/13/25 Region 3D Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 11:30 am — Scott Vest Athletic & Activities Director Pulaski County High...

02/13/2025

Mildred Florence Taylor Trail, age 89 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home with her family. Born July 14, 1935 in Draper, Virginia she was the daughter of the late William Lacey Taylor & Alma Rigney Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband Curtis Hoover Trail (2006), grandson […]

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Mildred Florence Taylor Trail

Mildred Florence Taylor Trail, age 89 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home with her family. Born July 14, 1935 in Draper, Virginia she was the daughter of the late William Lacey Taylor & Alma Rigney Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband Curtis Hoover Trai...

02/13/2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – All 16 ACC Baseball programs are set to begin their 2025 seasons on Friday, February 14, in a flurry of non-conference games. Throughout the conference, seven teams will begin the season ranked in the D1Baseball Preseason Top 25. Virginia, who was projected to win the ACC by the league’s 16 head […]

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ACC Baseball to Kick Off 2025 Season on Friday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – All 16 ACC Baseball programs are set to begin their 2025 seasons on Friday, February 14, in a flurry of non-conference games. Throughout the conference, seven teams will begin the season ranked in the D1Baseball Preseason Top 25. Virginia, who was projected to win th...

02/13/2025

Lyom Rodrigo De Moraes, age 36, of Pulaski, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born in Brazil on December 13, 1988, to Hosana Fatima De Moraes and Joaquim Alves De Moraes. From the very beginning, Lyom’s life was filled with adventure, determination, and an undeniable love for the land. He was born […]

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Lyom Rodrigo De Moraes

Lyom Rodrigo De Moraes, age 36, of Pulaski, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born in Brazil on December 13, 1988, to Hosana Fatima De Moraes and Joaquim Alves De Moraes. From the very beginning, Lyom’s life was filled with adventure, determination, and an undeniable love for the lan...

02/13/2025

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) joins fire departments across Virginia to announce the start of spring fire season. Virginia’s statewide burning law – which prohibits outdoor burning between midnight and 4 p.m. – is in effect from Feb. 15 through April 30. Violation of the burning law is a Class-3 misdemeanor […]

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Virginia's Spring Fire Season is here

02/13/2025

In case you “forgot” to take your sweetheart out on Valentine’s Day, Faith Bible Church in Pulaski is offering a “Second Chance Sweetheart Meal.” The event is set for Sunday, February 16 AT 12:30 P.M. (immediately after the 11 a.m. service). This is a youth fundraiser, and meals are sold for donations only. You can […]

'Second Chance Sweetheart Meal' set for Sunday

In case you “forgot” to take your sweetheart out on Valentine’s Day, Faith Bible Church in Pulaski is offering a “Second Chance Sweetheart Meal.” The event is set for Sunday, Nov. 16 AT 12:30 P.M. (immediately after the 11 a.m. service). This is a youth fundraiser, and meals are sold for d...

02/13/2025

By Holly Cain and Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron holds the esteemed distinction of arriving in Daytona Beach this week as the defending DAYTONA 500 champion. Should he pull off the victory in Sunday’s race, it would mark only the fifth time in the race’s […]

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Daytona Notebook: William Byron seeks rare back-to-back victories in DAYTONA 500

By Holly Cain and Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron holds the esteemed distinction of arriving in Daytona Beach this week as the defending DAYTONA 500 champion.   Should he pull off the victory in Sunday’s race, it would mark on...

02/12/2025

Curtis Edward Hollins, age 85 of Hylton Head, SC, formerly of Pulaski, VA, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Hylton Head. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700

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Curtis Edward Hollins

Curtis Edward Hollins, age 85 of Hylton Head, SC, formerly of Pulaski, VA, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Hylton Head. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700

02/12/2025

October 14, 1926 – January 23, 2025 Rev. John D. Riggs, 98, of Roanoke and formerly of Pulaski, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 79 years, Colleen Byrd Riggs; his parents, Emery and Nancy Riggs; and his brothers and sisters, Austin […]

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Rev. John D. Riggs

October 14, 1926 – January 23, 2025 Rev. John D. Riggs, 98, of Roanoke and formerly of Pulaski, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 79 years, Colleen Byrd Riggs; his parents, Emery and Nancy Riggs; and his brothers and sisters, Au...