County Officially Names Fairlawn Community Park after Improvements Complete Pulaski County proudly introduces a new name to a longstanding but recently improved community park. Previously known under several local names, including Old Riverlawn Elementary, this beloved community asset will now be forever known as the ‘Fairlawn Community Park.’ With […]
UPDATE Cleared: I-81N at 3.2 miles north of Junction Route 660-Exit 101. Incident: brush fire. New: I-81N at 3.2 miles north of Junction Route 660-Exit 101. Incident: brush fire. The North left shoulder and left lane are closed. Last updated: Tue 07/02/2024 1:03 PM EDT
Summer Driving Season Has Been Off to Deadly Start RICHMOND – The Fourth of July means feasts, fireworks, and parties, but the Virginia State Police is asking that it include focus and sobriety as well. The 2024 summer driving season has gotten off to a deadly start, with preliminary numbers […]
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that presidents have immunity for official acts. In response to this decision, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “As we have seen over the last few years, former President Trump has been a target of the U.S. Department […]
Thursday, July 4, 2024, Pulaski County Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The Pulaski County Public Service Authority Billing Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. The Bagging Plant Road, Dublin and Mason Street, Fairlawn Convenience Centers will be closed […]
Country artist Jimmy Fortune will perform Sunday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. The event is part of the NRCC 2024-2025 Concert Series. Tickets for the show are on sale now. Reserved seating tickets are $30 in advance and available for purchase online only […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – On June 28, 2024, Christiansburg Police arrested Heather Renee Bentley, 37, of Christiansburg and Eric Raymond Thad Callis, 39, of Christiansburg in the death of a young child. On June 13, 2024, Christiansburg Police responded to a call for an unresponsive child on the 100 block of First […]
Staff Report Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday announced additional key Board of Visitors appointments for colleges and universities all over the Commonwealth. Included among those was the appointment of Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet to the Board of Visitors at Radford University. “I am honored Governor Youngkin has the […]
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Fire Programs – State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Virginians ahead of the Fourth of July holiday to leave fireworks to the professionals. In 2023, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were eight fatalities and an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks. Of the eight reported fatalities, one […]
More than 3,400 donors raised $769,230 during the 11th annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day! This event, hosted by the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV), began at noon on Wednesday, June 26 and wrapped up at noon on Thursday, June 27. For 24 hours, dozens of community organizations raised […]
The County of Pulaski, Virginia officially names Brandon Hamblin as the first career Fire Chief to oversee the recently established Pulaski County Fire Department. As part of a multifaceted plan to provide the volunteer fire departments in the County with greater support and resources, the FY-25 County Budget allocated the […]
The investigation remains ongoing by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Wytheville Field Office into a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon (June 24, 2024) at approximately 1:04 p.m. At approximately 12:53 p.m., a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a Toyota Tacoma that was traveling on Route 58 near Glendale […]