Friends of the Library Book Sale planned
Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, August 15th. 10:00am – 3:00pm Book sale room on 3rd St. across from the Pulaski County Library. Something for everyone.
News
Governor Glenn Youngkin Publishes Plan for Virginia to Complete Broadband Access
Virginia’s proposal, published today, will save $200 million under new rules authorized by U.S. Secretary of Commerce RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia has published a proposal to complete the Commonwealth’s goal of providing high-speed internet connection to all homes, businesses, and community centers. Department of […]
Cougars Win Season-Opening Golf Match
Pulaski County’s golf team kicked off the 2025 season with a strong showing, claiming victory in a tri-team match against Carroll County and Christiansburg at Draper Valley Golf Club. Sophomores Will Rackaway and Evan Singleton led the Cougars with impressive rounds of 74 and 75, respectively. Both earned first-team all-region […]
NRCC offers new paramedic program this fall
Classes begin Aug. 25 Starting this fall, New River Community College will begin offering a new paramedic program. The new associate degree prepares students for rewarding careers in emergency medical services (EMS), equipping them with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to medical and trauma emergencies. Upon […]
Ninth District Acres of Democrats Event coming to Dublin Aug. 10th
DUBLIN, Va.-Voters in Virginia’s largest geographical Congressional District have an opportunity Aug. 10 to take part in the annual Acres of Democrats at New River Community College. “Connect with fellow Democrats to discuss key issues, hear from passionate speakers, who share our vision for a brighter future,” Party leaders said […]
Food/Clothing Event set for Saturday, Aug.16th
Taking It To The Streets will be having their Food/Clothing Event from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16 at the Taking It To The Streets Crusade, Event and Missions Center in Pulaski. We will be serving free taco salads, lettuce, beans, beef, cheese, sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips, […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Record-Setting Tourism Spending, $35.1B in Virginia in 2024
Visitors Spent a Record $96 Million per Day, Driving a $2 Billion Year-Over-Year Increase RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase from $33.3 billion in […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments including two from area
RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin last Friday announced additional administration and board appointments. VIRGINIA BOARD OF FORESTRY Jennifer Gagnon of Snowville, Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech VIRGINIA SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE Kelly McCoy of Radford, Executive Director, Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley, Inc.
VDOT reminds motorists schools are opening this month
Be patient and attentive on the roads to keep students safe as they return to school RICHMOND, Va. — With more than one million Virginia students headed back to school this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is calling on everyone to be cautious around school buses and in […]
Trump says he would endorse Earle-Sears for governor
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would endorse Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the commonwealth’s 2025 governor’s race, three months ahead of Election Day. “Yeah, I would. I would,” Trump said, when asked if he plans to back Earle-Sears. “I think […]
David Smith is the recipient of Lawrence University’s Brackenridge Prize in Physics
APPLETON, WI — David Smith, a physics major from Radford, VA, is the recipient of Lawrence University’s J. Bruce Brackenridge Prize in Physics, which recognizes an outstanding junior or senior physics major with a strong academic record and significant potential for future work in physics. Smith is senior with a […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $901 million for K-12 public education from Virginia Lottery Profits
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Virginia Lottery ended the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) with its second-highest profit total in the Lottery’s 37-year history. Profits generated by Virginia Lottery games for the year totaled more than $901 million. Under Virginia law, all Lottery profits go to support K-12 […]