By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice sued the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of State Police Wednesday, saying the state’s new law restricting the future sale and purchase of certain semiautomatic firearms violates the Second Amendment. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. […]
July 4 Quarter Bingo VFW Aux post 1184 will host quarter Bingo Saturday, July 4th at the Ruritan building on Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski from 11 am -2 pm. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Everyone welcome. Dublin Schedule Dublin Town Offices will be closed Friday, July […]
Yard sale: Inside – outside at 301 East Main Street, Pulaski in the back. July 9 and 10, Thursday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique furniture, clothes, household items and more. Yard Sale: One day only, Friday, July 3 from 8 a.m. to ??? Bluegrass Apartments, […]
Ewell Farley Lester, age 82 of Hiwassee passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at his home with his family. Born September 23, 1943 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Lester & Hattie Puckett Lester. He was also preceded in death by his sisters and […]
Virginia DMV encourages individuals to plan ahead so everyone can enjoy the fireworks RICHMOND, Va. — This Fourth of July, millions of adults across Virginia will gather with family and friends to celebrate the nation’s birthday. As many enjoy barbecues, fireworks and holiday festivities, including beers and cocktails, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges […]
DUBLIN, VA – Pulaski County Parks & Recreation is celebrating an extraordinary start to the summer season as the Evelyn Alexander Waterpark has welcomed more than 21,000 individual visits since opening for its 25th Anniversary Season on May 25. The milestone highlights another exceptional summer for Randolph Park, which continues […]
Douglas (Chuck) Wayne Mooney, 83, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. Born on March 10, 1943, in Pulaski, Virginia, Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. During his military career, he and his family were stationed in Italy, Spain, […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday (June 28, 2026) at 4:30 a.m. on Interstate 77 southbound at the 11-mile marker in Carroll County. The incident began when a Ford F-150 travelling southbound on Interstate 77 struck a deer. The occupants of the Ford F-150 […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: eero 400 The Place: Chicagoland Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, July 5 The Time: 6 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: TNT, 5 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400.5 miles (267 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on […]
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (July 1, 2026) – Augusta Water, the public water provider serving approximately 16,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Augusta County, announced Thursday that it is implementing Voluntary Water Conservation Measures for all customers in response to persistent drought conditions affecting the region. The announcement follows action by […]
[Christiansburg, VA] July 1, 2026 – Get ready to climb, explore, and make memories! Tickets for Touch-A-Truck NRV go on sale Wednesday, July 1 for one of the New River Valley’s favorite family events. Hosted by the New River Valley Home Builders Association, Touch-A-Truck NRV returns on Saturday, August 15, […]
One reason the Declaration of Independence has remained one of history’s greatest political documents is its remarkable wording. Thomas Jefferson did not simply write a list of complaints against King George III. He carefully chose words that expressed universal principles of liberty and human rights—principles that could inspire people far […]