While fears over COVID-19 and outbreaks of the virus might be driving some school divisions to move from in-person instruction to virtual, such is not the case in Pulaski County. According to school officials, the problem here is staffing issues. “We’ve had a number of conversations, email and text exchanges […]
School Board, County to consider construction of new maintenance facility at PCHS Questions about the future of the county’s two old middle schools were partially answered earlier this week. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Pulaski County School Board, it was learned that old Pulaski Middle School has become very much […]
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Lewis Djonkam had 16 points to lead five Radford players in double figures as the Highlanders easily defeated Mars Hill 98-50 on Wednesday. Shaquan Jules added 14 points for Radford (1-4). Josiah Jeffers chipped in 11, and Xavier Lipscomb and Dante Moses each had 10. Djonkam […]
Calfee Park is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for recent vandalism to the Calfee Park trolley. Information provided will remain confidential. To anonymously submit a tip, please call 540-980-1070 or email info@pulaskiyankees.net
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — How impressive was Penn State’s performance Tuesday night? The Nittany Lions’ leading scorer for the season did not manage a point – and they still rolled by 20. Izaiah Brockington had a career-high 24 points and Penn State dominated on both ends of the court for […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Terry McAuliffe is trying to get his old job back. The former Virginia governor is set to announce a formal bid for governor Wednesday morning in Richmond, according to a McAuliffe aide who was not authorized to speak publicly about the campaign. McAuliffe, once best known […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Shane Beamer, considered to be one of the rising stars among coaches in college football, has been named the University of South Carolina’s 36th head football coach, Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Sunday. “I believe that Shane Beamer is the perfect fit to be the head […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump celebrated the expected approval of the first U.S. vaccine for the coronavirus Tuesday as the White House worked to instill confidence in the massive distribution effort. Trump said the expected approvals are coming before most people thought possible. “They say it’s somewhat of a […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement: “I believe the need exists for further economic relief in response to the damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. I am ready to support a rational package to provide it. “During a call with the Republican Conference, I urged our leadership […]
Today’s COVID-19 updated numbers from the New River Valley Public Health Task Force:
To the public, I am writing to announce that Mrs. Nicole Cumberland will bring her talents across the bridge and join the Pulaski County team. She will be our great County’s newest Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. While an associate attorney at Davis, Davis, and Davis Attorneys she was able to develop […]