Commonwealth becomes the first to claim consecutive wins with education system, workforce, and inclusiveness highlighted NORFOLK—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CNBC, a world leader in business news, has named Virginia as America’s “Top State for Business” in 2021. The Governor joined CNBC at the Port of Virginia for a […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Volvo Trucks North America says some striking workers crossed picket lines Monday at a southwestern Virginia factory as the company plans to restart production. Spokesman John Mies wouldn’t say how many United Auto Workers members went inside the factory in Dublin, Virginia, near Roanoke. But he […]
Summer is off to a sweet start for Adaire Theatre. The non-profit is holding in-person camp after having to migrate online last year. “We had a great turnout, and the kids have been working very hard,” said Kendall Payne, founder of Adaire Theatre. This year’s camp is two weeks long. […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. for a Special Called School Board Meeting at Pulaski County School Board Office. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. The only change to the agenda is the start time to 6:00 p.m.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Monday the 42 football student-athletes selected by its 14 league schools to attend the 2021 ACC Football Kickoff, July 21-22, at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the first time, each team will bring three players to the annual media event. […]
Includes investments for Rebuild VA, community revitalization, tourism and hospitality industries VIRGINIA BEACH—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that his first budget proposal for American Rescue Plan funding invests $353 million to boost recovery among Virginia’s small businesses and industries hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, the Governor and General […]
At 5:27 p.m. on Sunday (July 11), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Route 460 near the intersection with Maybrook Rd. A 2013 Fiat 500 was traveling east on Route 460 in the right lane when it crossed into the left lane, proceeded through the median and collided […]
New River Community College will be operating at full capacity for the upcoming fall semester, college officials have announced. Traditional in-person instruction will be the norm for classes held at NRCC’s locations in Dublin and Christiansburg. Students, college personnel and visitors who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 will not be […]
Bluefield Ridge Runners fought back after falling down by seven runs in the seventh inning. The comeback fell just short though, in a 12-11 defeat to Pulaski River Turtles on Sunday. Bluefield Ridge Runners scored six runs in the failed comeback on a grand slam by Joshuan Sandoval and a single by Brayden Jobert. Bluefield Ridge Runners was right […]
The ongoing local ruckus over comments made in several emails from Pulaski County School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers to state Department of Education officials spilled over into Tuesday’s meeting of Pulaski Town Council. The comments were discovered recently through a Freedom of Information Act request and were made public via […]
Parking violations in downtown Pulaski now carry stiffer penalties, following action Tuesday by Pulaski Town Council. Council approved its amended ordinance governing parking violation penalties after town staff re-worded the list of violations and adjusted the penalty amounts. A vote on the ordinance was tabled last month after Councilman Michael […]
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Town of Pulaski now has some $4.5 million in grant funds to be used for particular purposes as outlined by the federal government. Town Manager Darlene Burcham told council on Tuesday that the federal government has been very specific about the […]