April 8, 2020, Pulaski County is encouraging all of its citizens to heed the recommendations of the CDC and take extra measures of precaution to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Everyone in Pulaski County should seriously consider wearing cloth face coverings when out in public when conditions exist […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $4,848,350 to health centers in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District for addressing the coronavirus. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Many Ninth District residents rely on community health centers, and the coronavirus outbreak makes continued support for them […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech announced it will move all summer classes online and impose a hiring freeze amid the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to moving classes online, new student orientation for the fall semester and summer conferences will also take place digitally, the university said Monday. Events that […]
On March 31, 2020 at 1:50 p.m. Radford City Police Department Officers were dispatched to 2307 West Main Street, West-End Delimart, in reference to a man threatening employees with a knife. The offender fled the scene before the arrival of officers; however, RCPD was able to obtain a suspect and […]
In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Town of Pulaski is closing the Dora Trail to the public, along with all Town parks and playgrounds. This closure will go into effect today, April 7th and will remain in place until further notice. As Pulaski County now has multiple confirmed […]
The CARES Act provides increased benefits for workers collecting unemployment insurance by $600 for claims effective March 29th until July 31st. Increased benefits for eligible claimants under traditional unemployment insurance will start to be paid as soon as next week. The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) recently received guidance from the United States Department […]
Burton, Earnhardt Jr., Edwards, Elder, Matthews nominated for first time DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, introducing the Modern Era and Pioneer Ballots for the first time. The list includes five first-time NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to delay some long-sought Democratic priorities until more is known about how the pandemic will affect the economy, pushing back decisions on whether to give teachers and state workers raises, freeze in-state college tuition, and implement other new spending in the […]
Herring filed an emergency petition on March 13th to halt disconnections for non-payment and suspend late charges during the state of emergency RICHMOND (April 7, 2020) – Attorney General Mark R. Herring has asked the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to extend its utility disconnection suspension through at least June 10th when Virginia’s state of […]
The Virginia Department of Elections and the Pulaski County Registrar’s Office encourages voters to protect their health during COVID-19 outbreak. Voting absentee in the coming local May elections is strongly encouraged. Voters may choose reason “2A My disability or illness” for Absentee voting in the May 2020 elections due to […]
Pulaski County Schools report there will be a free book distribution for children ages 3 – 9 during food pick up times. Children will be given 1 book. These are new books, donated by Penny Linesay with NRV Literacy. Many thanks to Ms. Linesay and NRV Literacy for thinking of […]