RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today completed action on 916 bills sent to him during the 2025 General Assembly session. The Governor signed 599 bills, amended 159 bills, and vetoed 157 bills. The Governor returned the budget, HB 1600, with 205 amendments and eight item vetoes. “I have completed […]
Christiansburg – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, local residents, fire departments and businesses have come together to contribute to Logo Hub’s tshirt fundraising campaign for (now deceased) local firefighter Jeremy Compton who recently lost his battle with cancer, raising $6013.03 to support his children. We’re very excited at […]
Roanoke, VA—There are just 10 days left to get Girl Scout Cookies before they’re gone for the season. The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council’s annual Girl Scout Cookie program wraps up on Sunday, March 31. So be sure to stock up on those Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Lemon-Ups, […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Truliant Foundation announced today the recipients of its annual Education Grants for public schools serving Truliant member communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Twelve schools in Truliant communities are receiving grants for programs that support transformational education and student success in the classroom. The […]
A “Family Fun Festival” will be held at New River Community College in Dublin on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Family Fun Festival will include a variety of activities for adults and children. Children’s activities will include face painting, a bouncy house, a scavenger hunt, […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Friday (March 21, 2025) at 10:50 a.m. on Chestnut Ridge Road in Grayson County. A 2014 Toyota Camry was travelling westbound on Chestnut Ridge Road, one mile west of Flatridge Road, when it was struck by a falling tree. […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Baseball Team started the 2025 season off with a bang with a 21-0 victory over Bland County on March 18 and a 16-3 win over the Richlands Tornadoes on March 19. The Pioneers tallied 15 hits against the Bears with four of them coming from Freshman, […]
Pulaski County High School’s Track & Field team delivered an impressive performance at the Bearcat Invitational on Saturday, March 22, at Virginia High School in Bristol, VA. With mild temperatures around 60° and a slight breeze, the Cougars demonstrated their strength across multiple events, securing top finishes and state qualifications. […]
Telecommunication employees honored for saving baby: Pulaski Town Council recognizes Public Safety Telecommunications employees for their part in saving an infant’s life last February. Timothy Williams, with the help of Ashley Newby, Pepper Wilson and Haley Turner, was able to give the caller CPR instructions resulting in the baby being […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (March 22) the hiring of Ryan Odom as the University of Virginia’s Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Odom becomes the 13th head coach in the program’s history. Odom spent the last two seasons at VCU, leading the Rams […]
Board of Supervisors Meeting Monday, March 24, 2025 Pulaski County Board of Supervisors 4:30 p.m. – Executive Session, Executive Conference Room, County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the town of Pulaski, Virginia 7 p.m. – Open Meeting, Board Room, County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the […]
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking RICHMOND – From March 14 to March 20, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of […]