RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency Thursday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as the state’s number of confirmed cases grew to 17. Northam advised all Virginians to avoid large gatherings “for the time being.” He said he was canceling all state conferences […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers approved a new state budget Thursday that includes heavy new spending on public education, social services and other areas, despite protests from some Republicans that the legislature should wait to see what impact the deepening coronavirus crisis will have on the state’s economy. Legislators […]
Pulaski Police Chief Gary Roche reported today that, at approximately 11:30 hours, a complainant called into the Central Dispatch Center and advised that they had observed a person enter one of their vehicles at Calfee Park and drive away. The complainant followed the vehicle and remained on the telephone line […]
The Patriot has learned that Adam Joyce, named last May as the first principal for the new Pulaski County Middle School, has resigned to take a new job in the Galax School System. Joyce previously served as principal of Dublin Middle School for five years before taking over this school […]
At its meeting Monday night, the Pulaski County School Board voted to approve a new school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. The calendar, approved on a 4-1 vote, features a post-Labor Day opening, an extended school day and a May 27 last day of school. Board members Dr. Paige […]
“Following additional consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors, and in light of the continued conversations surrounding the fluidity of COVID-19, the Atlantic Coast Conference will immediately cancel the remainder of the 2020 ACC Tournament. For NCAA Tournament automatic qualification purposes, Florida State will represent the league as the […]
In light of the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19), New River Community College is extending spring break for students by an additional week. The college is currently on a one-week break, and classes were originally scheduled to resume Monday, March 16. College offices will remain open next week. Faculty and […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved Virginia’s request to add flexibilities to school meal service during school closures in response to the coronavirus: “I appreciate USDA granting Virginia schools flexibility with school meal service. This will allow students who rely […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are set to give final passage to the state budget. Legislators are returning to the Capitol Thursday to take a final vote on the two-year spending plan. The new Democratic majority is set to approve a budget that largely resembles what Democratic Gov. Ralph […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans. Trump, in […]
“In light of the rapidly changing landscape regarding COVID-19, the latest developments nationally from health authorities and today’s announcement by the NCAA COVID-19 Advisory Panel, the ACC will alter the remainder of the ACC Tournament. After consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors, it was determined that beginning Thursday, […]
In light of the current concerns with the CoVID 19 Coronavirus, the New River Valley Agency on Aging has made the decision to reschedule its 11th Annual Caregivers Conference in Dublin, Virginia, scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020 to Friday, October, 16, 2020 at New River Community College. The decision […]