The possibility of the county’s health insurance coverage being made available to members of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors has become a leading issue in this year’s young political campaign. Two candidates seeking their party’s nomination to run in November have stated they oppose the idea, one going so far as to say the […]
As work continues on a the New River Bridge replacement at exit 105 on I-81, ramp closures, a detour and a traffic switch have been scheduled to begin tomorrow evening. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 12, the northbound on-ramp at exit 105 will close for approximately six months. A detour will be in place […]
At the conclusion of the Pulaski County School Board meeting held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Ingles District School Board District Representative Mike Barbour confirmed that he would not be seeking a third term on the School Board. Barbour stated that he had notified Pulaski County Schools Superintendent Kevin Siers and School Board Chairman Timmy […]
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction. The HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction include the Frist Humanitarian Award, the HCA Innovators Award and the HCA Excellence in Nursing Award. These annual awards celebrate the hospital’s colleagues, physicians and volunteers who exemplify HCA Healthcare’s culture […]
April 9, 2019, the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority has successfully implemented another project within their new workforce innovation initiative and has launched the County’s first on-line repository for employment opportunities exclusive to Pulaski County, Virginia at: www.facebook.com/Pulaski-County-VA-Jobs “This project is going to prove to be a valuable tool for […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A new spinoff from the hit zombie TV show “The Walking Dead” is set to film in Virginia. Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday that production of the unnamed show will begin in central Virginia this summer. The governor’s office said the show will feature two young female protagonists and focus on […]
Wear orange to show support of safe driving in work zones Wednesday, April 10, 2019! Let construction season begin! The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is celebrating National Work Zone Awareness Week to kick off the construction season and raise awareness about work zones. WHAT: During National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 8-12, 2019), ‘Go Orange Day’ is […]
ABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIES CHURCH will be presenting this outdoor drama of Jesus and His 12 Disciples Journey to the Cross, on Good Friday April 19th, at 6:30 p.m. This is the 8th year that the Church has done this Drama on Good Friday. The Drama presents scenes from the Last Supper , The Garden of Gethsemane, the Whipping […]
Don’t blame the Town of Pulaski! That is the message from town officials after once again this year hearing complaints and questions from town water customers over a $2.95 fee added to the April water bills. Councilman Joseph Goodman asked for a discussion on the fee during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Town Manager Shawn Utt […]
On Saturday April 6, 2019, from approximately 7:30 am till 12:00 pm, part of Downtown Pulaski, including a section of Dora Hwy will be closed to through traffic. The streets are being closed in support of the “Color Me Cameron 5K run and walk”. The color run is a celebration of Cameron Fitzwater’s life that […]
Three current members of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors formally kicked off their re-election campaigns Wednesday during a reception at Pulaski’s historic train station. Board Chairman and Massie District Supervisor Andy McCready played host for the event that also featured supervisors Charlie Bopp, Robinson District and Ranny O’Dell, Ingles District. Two other Republican candidates […]
Dr. Victor DeNoble, who is best known as the first whistle-blower to testify before Congress about his research conducted by the tobacco industry, will visit the New River Valley April 10 – 12. As part of his visit, Dr. DeNoble will speak at student assemblies in Giles and Pulaski County Public Schools, as well as […]
