VHSL delays decision on fall sports
The Virginia High School League today decided to hold off on making a decision on fall sports until they meet again at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 27.
News
Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park voted best rookie-level ballpark in America for second straight year
Pulaski Yankees ballpark wins fan vote in annual Ballpark Digest competition PULASKI, Va. – For the second consecutive year, Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park has earned the title of best rookie-level ballpark in America. Calfee Park won five rounds of head-to-head competitions with other ballparks hosting rookie-level clubs in Minor League […]
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert Statement on Mask Mandate Enforcement
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, issued the following statement: “When the Governor first issued his mask mandate in May, Virginians were assured that it was not up to businesses to enforce this rule. Today, the Governor has reversed course, telling businesses that ‘their licenses will be on the line’ […]
Virginia boosts enforcement as cases rise near beaches
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he’s ramping up enforcement of a mask mandate and social distancing measures at restaurants and stores because he’s concerned about a rising number in cases, particularly among young people, in areas near the state’s beaches. Northam said Tuesday the state is […]
Pulaski County Public Schools announces plans for reopening schools
Pulaski County Public Schools on Tuesday released its reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year. The plans – an instructional plan along with a health plan – were developed with guidance from a 35-member taskforce which met on five different occasions. The task force included teacher, parents, students, counselors, administrators, […]
Griffith Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today was informed that he tested positive for COVID-19. Upon developing possible symptoms, he took the test over the weekend and has since been self-isolating. Although he does not currently have significant symptoms, he will continue to self-isolate as he performs his duties on behalf of […]
State Police: Mississippi man dies in crash on I-81
At 1:09 a.m. Sunday (July 12, 2020), Virginia State Police Trooper R.B. Mullins responded to a single-vehicle crash in Wythe County. A tractor-trailer traveling north on I-81 ran off the left side of the interstate at the 63 mile marker. The 2019 Mack Anthem struck the guardrail and bridge, and then […]
State Police identify victims of Friday crash on I-81
At 2:49 p.m. Friday (July 10), Virginia State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81. A 2017 International box truck was traveling south on I-81 when it ran off the left side of the interstate, crossed through the median and entered the northbound lanes. The box truck struck a […]
Virginia Department of Health Expands COVID-19 Regional Data Reporting
Previously Only Statewide and Northern Region Key Measures Were Available (Richmond, Va.) — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) began providing the COVID-19 Key Measures for additional regions across the state: Central, Eastern, Northwest and Southwest. Previously, VDH only provided statewide and Northern Region key measures; data is now […]
LewisGale Regional Health System implements hotline to help recently unemployed get health insurance coverage
In Virginia, unemployment has risen from less than 3 percent to more than 10 percent since the beginning of the pandemic. That number is expected to continue to rise as the economy struggles to stabilize. The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty for many who have lost their jobs due to […]
Pulaski County helps Virginia win 2020 Gold Shovel Award
~ Volvo Trucks’ 2019 Expansion Project Proved to be One of the Largest in the Country and Helps Virginia Secure a Gold Shovel Award from Area Development Magazine ~ Virginia wins the 2020 Gold Shovel Award from Area Development Magazine with the help of Pulaski County’s economic development success in […]
Dear Parents: Exam and immunization reminder
Dear Parents/Guardians, If you have a child entering Preschool or Kindergarten, we just want to remind you that they must have a comprehensive physical examination and have all required immunizations before they can start school. We know that COVID-19 pandemic initially interrupted or limited services offered by local health departments […]