Schools closed Thursday
Pulaski County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 13, 2018. (Employee Code 1) Advertisements
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Community Foundation awards over $138,000 in grants to 45 NRV projects
Last month the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) awarded $138, 134 in grants to 45 projects throughout the region through its Responsive Grant Program. The CFNRV manages over $10 million in assets in 185 endowed funds created by NRV individuals, families, and businesses to award grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to […]
Governor proposes pay boost for teachers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam outlined parts of his upcoming state budget proposal Tuesday that — if passed — would include a historic pay boost for state teachers. Northam wants to spend $88 million to boost a 3 percent pay raise for teachers scheduled to take effect July 1, kicking it up […]
Dublin Town Office, garbage Christmas schedule
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 26th. Garbage scheduled for pick-up on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th will be picked up on Wednesday, December 26th along with Wednesday’s regular pick-up.
New survey finds 14 percent of Virginians are smokers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A new state survey shows that about 14 percent of Virginians consider themselves regular smokers. A report by the Virginia Department of Health found that Southwest Virginia had the highest rate of smoking, with smokers making up more than 18 percent of the region’s population. Smokers only make up less than […]
‘Cops and Kids’ event benefits children in Valley
Bringing joy to children is a hallmark of the holiday season, so law enforcement agencies in the New Valley joined together last Saturday (Dec. 8, 2018) for the “Cops and Kids” event to take children in need shopping for their Christmas gifts. Law enforcement officers and their pint-sized partners met at the Walmart in Fairlawn, […]
Emergency Needs Task Force collecting toys, food
The Emergency Needs Task Force (ENTF) of Pulaski County will be collecting toys and non-perishable food items to help those in need this holiday season. Tis the season of giving and we invite you to join us in our effort to help ensure a joyous holiday season for all by dropping off donations at the […]
Draper UMC to hold Christmas program Dec. 15
The Draper United Methodist Church will present its Christmas program “A Service of Gifts to the Christ Child” in the sanctuary of the Draper UMC located at 3080 Greenbriar Rd. in Draper on December 15 starting at 6 p.m. After the service refreshments including hot chocolate and cookies will be served in the fellowship hall. […]
VDOT: Snow plows now working on secondary roads
SALEM – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) equipment operators and contractors in western Virginia have made good progress on plowing and treating interstate and primary (those roads numbered 1-599) roads this morning. Plowing on secondary roads and neighborhood streets (those numbered 600 and above) is underway throughout the region. Interstates 77, 81 and 581 are in minor […]
Third trooper struck, residents still advised to avoid travel
Due to Sunday’s heavy snow and the overnight freezing temperatures, Virginia State Police is still advising Virginians to avoid traveling Monday in the western, southern and central regions of the Commonwealth. Conditions are remain slick and challenging, and troopers continue to respond to vehicles getting stuck on and off the highways. Highway road conditions have […]