Frozen Fountain
This frozen fountain in Pulaski’s Jackson Park is one result of back-to-back nights of temperatures dipping into the low teens and even single digits in our area. (Mike Williams/The Patriot)
News
Virginia man who tried to walk home in snowstorm found dead
LOUISA, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man who tried walking home after his vehicle broke down in Monday’s winter storm has been found dead, authorities said. The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Jacob Whaley’s body was found Thursday in dense woods about 200 yards (meters) off […]
Virginia House won’t have mask, vaccine mandates this year
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia General Assembly is set to convene in person next week amid a surge in cases of COVID-19, and when it does, members in at least one chamber will not be facing mask, testing or vaccine mandates. The incoming leadership of the House of Delegates, […]
VSP Advising Virginians To Delay Travel During Tonight’s Winter Storm
With the National Weather Service calling for another significant round of winter weather making its way across Virginia Thursday night (Jan. 6) into Friday morning (Jan. 7), the Virginia State Police are encouraging Virginians to be weather aware…to plan ahead…and to avoid traveling during inclement conditions. During the significant […]
Winter Weather Advisory in effect this afternoon
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches with locally higher amounts at higher elevations. * WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia and northwest North Carolina. * […]
Cougar boys basketball games for this week canceled
The following PCHS Boys Basketball games have been canceled. Once a makeup date has been determined, I’ll get that information out to everyone. Thursday 01/06/22 Varsity Boys Basketball: Carroll Co. @ Pulaski Co. CANCELED Friday 01/07/22 JV & Varsity Boys Basketball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. CANCELED Saturday 01/08/22 Varsity Boys Basketball: […]
VDOT: Pre-treating roads ahead of next round of winter weather
Drivers encouraged to plan travel around forecasted event SALEM – With winter weather anticipated to impact portions of Virginia on Thursday, January 6 and Friday, January 7, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is gearing up to treat and plow roads. VDOT suggests that drivers plan travel around the forecasted […]
PC School Board meeting moved to Jan. 18
The January School Board Meeting is being moved to Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The meeting will be held in the auditorium at Pulaski County Middle School. The budget public hearing will start at 5:00 p.m. and the school board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The agenda for the meeting […]
Peak Creek Implementation Plan presentation delayed due to forecast
Due to the weather forecast the Friends of Peak Creek Implementation Plan presentation scheduled for tomorrow night has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Youngkin rolls out more cabinet members, key staffers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin is continuing to build out his cabinet and staff with a mix of experienced professionals from both the government and private sector ahead of his Jan. 15 inauguration. The political newcomer announced a handful of key appointees this week, including his […]
Seabron rallies NC State past Virginia Tech 68-63
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Sophomore Dereon Seabron scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half and North Carolina State rallied to beat Virginia Tech 68-63 in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Tuesday night. Seabron sank 8 of 14 shots from the floor and added 10 rebounds for his […]
Gardner leads Virginia’s late rally to beat Clemson 75-65
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner scored 23 points and Virginia pulled away in the final seven minutes to beat Clemson 75-65 on Tuesday night. Virginia, which has won three of its last four, avenged a 67-50 loss to the Tigers on Dec. 22 that ended an 11-game win streak […]