Mary “Pete” Louise Burton Shelor, 84, of Pulaski, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Wooling and Anna Harriman Burton; her beloved husband, Edward “Dobie” Eugene Shelor; brother, Roger Burton; and her sisters, Dorothy Akers and Betty Jo Proffit. […]
A Memorial Service for Druscilla “Dru” Martin Henderson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, with visitation and reception following in the church Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
This holiday season the Pulaski County Courthouses Exhibits Committee will again be displaying photographs of Pulaski County veterans and members of the armed forces on Christmas trees located on the 1st floor of the Pulaski County Old Historic Courthouse. Last year, the trees featured over 400 photos of county veterans […]
ABINGDON, Va. — October 20th, 2026 — EO Companies (EO) is expanding Project Health, an assistance program designed to remove barriers for people pursuing careers in healthcare. This three-pronged expansion includes increased eligibility by geographic area, age, and education institution. Project Health is a Workforce initiative led by EO, designed […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia is ranked No. 9 in the Associated Press Preseason Men’s Basketball Poll, the AP announced Monday (Oct. 19). Florida is the preseason favorite, followed by Duke, Illinois, UConn and Arizona. Michigan State, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia and Houston completed the top 10. AP preseason voters […]
Kimberly (Kim) Paige Fanning, 52, of Pulaski, passed away at the Brian Center in Fincastle, Virginia on October 14, 2026. Kimberly was preceded in death by her father, Wade Fanning, her maternal grandmother, Helen M. Stump; her paternal grandparents: Sidney and Bertha Fanning. Left to cherish her memory are her […]
$7.99 million federal grant will support three years of workforce training, employer partnerships, and regional capacity building RADFORD, Va. — The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium Board has received a $7,994,951 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for Appalachian Advancement: Building Career Mobility and Talent Pipelines, a […]
The Good Neighbor Market will host its final market of the 2026 season on Friday, October 30, with a special Halloween celebration in partnership with the Town of Dublin and the Dublin Police Department. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to approximately 8–8:30 p.m. at Dublin Town Hall, […]
Operation DISS-rupt Launches Oct. 21-22, 2026 WYTHEVILLE – The Virginia State Police Wytheville, Appomattox, Salem, and Culpeper Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 325 miles of Interstate 81 in Virginia on Oct. 21-22, 2026. The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on distracted driving, impaired driving, speed […]
RICHMOND, VA — From Oct. 7, 2026, through Oct. 13, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights Firearms […]
October 16-23, 2026 The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the next week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is noted by “New” […]
Executive Directive Allows for Increased Diesel Fuel Flexibility to Support Farmers, Forestry, & Supply Chains RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Directive 5 authorizing the temporary use of dyed diesel fuel in on-road vehicles to provide relief for farmers and families amid rising fuel costs. The Governor’s […]