UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 21 points a day after learning he was cleared to play and fellow transfer Sam Hauser added 19 points as No. 4 Virginia opened the season Wednesday with an 89-54 rout of Towson. Jay Huff added 14 points for the Cavaliers, who […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Keve Aluma scored a career-high 19 points in his debut with Virginia Tech and the Hokies pulled away in the second half to beat Radford 77-62 in a season opener on Wednesday. Aluma, a Wofford transfer who sat out last season, was 7 of 10 from […]
Action to create a first-ever tourism department for Pulaski County was approved Monday night by the Board of Supervisors, but not without opposition. A vote on the new department passed on a 3-2 vote with supervisors Dirk Compton (Draper) and Charles Bopp (Robinson) casting the dissenting votes. As Supervisor Chairman […]
Nearly a year ago, local and state officials gathered in Dublin to announce the Patton Logistics Group would be investing $12 million to establish a new logistics and warehousing operation in the New River Valley Commerce Park in Pulaski County. And before construction on that 250,000 square foot facility is […]
During this season of thankfulness and sharing, many people begin to consider how they can help others in their community. But there are a few individuals with a spirit of generosity and a desire to help others year-round; and not just during the holidays. Wythe County is blessed by a […]
Next season, the Pulaski Yankees will be led by their new general manager, JW Martin. With the newly structured Appalachian League, the Yankees will also begin their leap into new territory with Martin replacing previous general manager Betsy Haugh. James Williams Martin, who goes by JW, grew up in Marion. […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia regulators have denied Appalachian Power’s request for a rate increase after a financial review found the company has been making an appropriate rate of return under state law. The State Corporation Commission’s Tuesday decision also means customers of the electric utility that serves southwest Virginia […]
On Tuesday, Nov. 24 at around 6:30 am Deputy Bruce with Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office observed a suspicious vehicle at the old Newbern Elementary School on Lyons Rd. Due to past trespassing incidents Deputy Bruce stopped the vehicle and identified the occupants as Brandy James of Christiansburg and Daniel Poff […]
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE THE PSA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 25TH AND REMAIN CLOSED NOVEMBER 26TH -27TH. RE-OPEN ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 30TH. THERE WILL BE NO GARBAGE PICK UP ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26TH. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY’S GARBAGE WILL BE PICKED UP ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27TH. ALL THREE DOPSITES WILL […]
(Richmond) Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) has cancelled the public wreath laying cemeteries at its state veterans cemeteries in Amelia, Dublin and Suffolk during December. “We sincerely regret that we must cancel the public portion of the annual wreath laying ceremonies normally held each […]
Our Pulaski County Parks & Recreation Department is assessing the possibility of offering Youth Basketball Program this winter. The decision will be based on the level of increase or decrease of Covid-19 in our County. We will take in consideration the ability of our staff to adhere to the Governor’s […]
This year, more than ever, we need to show support for our creative and resilient small businesses. From November 20-December 16th join us for a countywide shop small initiative where you can not only support small businesses, but earn entries to a $1,000.00 grand prize. Watch for the $1000.00 grand prize […]