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Griffith statement on unaccompanied minors
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – In a memo to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) submitted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), the OIG finds that ICE cannot monitor the location and status of all unaccompanied migrant children released from DHS custody and the […]
Edwards new Chamber of Commerce director
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha “Sam” Edwards as the new Executive Director of the organization. Since completing her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management at Elon University, Sam has found her home in Pulaski, VA. In her previous role with […]
Cougar golfers beat Radford, Carroll
The Pulaski County golf team continued their solid start to the 2024 season by defeating both Radford and Carroll County in a match held at Draper Valley GC on Tuesday. Trace Reavis from Carroll County was the medalist for the day shooting a 75. Thatcher Singleton led the Cougars in […]
Five make finalist list for NRCC Presidency
RICHMOND, Va. – The State Board for Community Colleges has certified five finalists for the position of president at New River Community College (NRCC) in Dublin, Virginia. The finalists came from a national search that attracted over 70 candidates. The five finalists, in alphabetical order, are: Dr. Peter Anderson […]
State crime analysis now available online
RICHMOND – Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2023, titled Crime in Virginia, is now available online at the Virginia State Police website on the VSP CJIS Data Analysis & Reporting Team page. Crime in Virginia continues to provide precise rates and occurrences of crimes […]
Fate of WRE (Bible Bus) to be decided
Weekday Religious Education (WRE) classes or BIBLE BUS, as it’s known by the children, have been taught in Pulaski since 1935, but unless more funding is forthcoming immediately – this program will sadly come to an end. A meeting will be held Monday, September 9, 2024, to determine the fate […]
NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE
The Pulaski County Treasurer’s Office, located at 52 W. Main Street, in the town of Pulaski, will be closed on: Friday, August 23, 2024 Monday, August 26, 2024 This closure is due to necessary repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. For further assistance […]
Y, schools rewarding scholarship, attendance
The Pulaski County YMCA in partnership with the Pulaski County School System will offer Pulaski Middle School and Pulaski High School students the opportunity for individual memberships in the Y for a reduced rate or free of charge. In keeping with our shared goals for both high academic achievement and […]
School board meeting location changed
Due to a broken air conditioning unit at the School Board Office, the Pulaski County School Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. tonight at Pulaski County Middle School for a regular school board meeting with a closed session before the meeting at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pulaski County Public Schools YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@pulaskicountyschoolboard3729/streams The agenda is posted […]
Blacksburg takes first RRD golf match
In the first River Ridge District match of the year, Blacksburg easily outdistanced field with a 4 under total of 284 on the Blacksburg Country Club par 72 course. They are the 2-time defending State champs and have 5 starters back. Medalist were Greyson Laird and Cameron Sharp of Blacksburg […]
Emergency bridge work on I-81
Right lane and ramps on to and off northbound I-81 are closed SALEM – Emergency bridge repairs on northbound Interstate 81 at exit 94 in Pulaski County will impact drivers this afternoon and into the overnight hours. To repair a large pothole in the bridge over Route 99, the right […]