George McCall, A banking executive from Tazewell County, filed over 600 signatures – well above the required 250 – in a bid for State Senate for the 38th District, Tuesday. McCall, a strong supporter of President Trump, will run as a conservative independent. “It’s time to clean house in Richmond,” said McCall. “President Trump is […]
Janet Jones, Treasurer of the City of Radford takes great pride in announcing the receipt of two distinguished awards from the Treasurers Association of Virginia (TAV). At the Statewide meeting of the elected Treasurers of Virginia held on June 14th, 2019; Radford Master Governmental Treasurer, Janet Jones was awarded “The President’s Award” from the association’s […]
With all the rain we’ve had in our area lately, the cast of Adaire Theatre’s “Singin’ in the Rain,” might be able to do just that. But for now, they’ll take dry skies so it will be easier for you to get out to the show, and they’d prefer to save the ‘rain’ for the […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A new report says the number of homicides dropped 14% in Virginia in 2018. The “Crime in Virginia” report released Friday by state police says violent crime overall decreased 2% last year. That category includes murder, forcible sex offenses, robbery and aggravated assault. The number of reported homicides decreased from 455 […]
Pulaski Firefighters were on the scene of a house fire this afternoon on 2nd Street S.W. in Pulaski, near Lagrange and Lake streets. (Photo by Sarah Hodge)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring is calling for the legalization of marijuana. Herring said Saturday that Virginia should start decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana and eventually legalize the drug. The Democratic attorney general said criminal prosecutions are costly to the state and local governments and disproportionately affect African Americans. […]
The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the Pulaski County area this week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. I-81 BRIDGE DECK REPAIRS – Weather permitting, crews will repair bridge decks on Interstate 81. Right and left lane closures will […]
SALEM – As part of the ongoing New River Bridge project at exit 105 on I-81, demolition of the remaining side of the bridge on Route 232 over I-81 will begin on June 18, weather permitting. From June 18 through June 21, and June 24 through June 28, lane closures in both the north and southbound […]
12 Private room addition now open to patients at New River Valley skilled nursing center Pulaski Health & Rehabilitation Center is thrilled to open the doors of its new 5,200 square-foot addition, which includes 12 new private patient rooms. A ribbon-cutting event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 at 2401 Lee […]
Sharon Vickers Hardy loves to do research – especially for individuals wanting to discover their family history spanning the era from the American Revolution through the Civil War. To Hardy, the long hours of research involved in searching the internet and tracing geneology isn’t tedious work. “It’s like going on a treasure hunt.” Hardy exclaims. […]
Robert “Bobby” Turman is a life-long resident of Pulaski County. He graduated from Dublin High School in 1955 and was drafted into the Army in 1961. He served from 1961 to 1963 where he earned the rank of Sergeant, and while he was at Fort Hood, Texas he was a squad leader. After he came out […]
Yard Sale Fri. & Sat., June 14-15, 7 a.m. – ? 322 S. Washington Ave., Pulaski Variety of miscellaneous items to choose from. Multi-Family Yard Sale Fri.& Sat., June, 14 -15, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or Shine 714 Henry Avenue, Pulaski Clothing, Household Goods, Fishing Poles, Misc. 2 Family Yard Sale […]
