Town of Pulaski moves non-payment water disconnections to May 30
The Town of Pulaski has moved non-payment disconnections for water until Thursday, May 30th. Payments are due in the office by 5 pm on May 29th.
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Fearer ends campaign for delegate, new candidate steps up
Todd Fearer withdrew from the 2019 House of Delegates race in District 7 on Monday, and local Democratic Party officials announced a caucus to select a new nominee. “Trying to balance the needs of my family, a full-time job, and my campaign are taking a mental and physical toll on […]
Charges pending in chase on I-77
At 11:25 a.m. Sunday (May 26), a Virginia State Police Trooper attempted to stop a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling south on Interstate 77 in Bland County near the 52 mile marker. Speeding was the reason for the attempted traffic stop, as the Jeep was traveling 89 mph in a posted […]
Blue Ridge Parkway visitors had $1.3B impact last year
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Visitors to Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge Parkway had an estimated $1.3 billion economic impact last year in the park’s various communities. The National Park Service’s annual survey gauged the impact of visitor spending in the Virginia prize as well in as the other U.S. parks. The […]
Radford Police seeking assistance in indecent exposure, sexual assault incidents
The Radford City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person involved in an indecent exposure incident and a separate sexual assault incident in the City of Radford. The indecent exposure incident occurred in the 1000 Block of New River Drive, on Friday, May 24 at […]
Patriot of the Week: Robin Burdette
Our Patriot of the Week is…. Robin Burdette, owner of The Blue Ridge Fudge Lady in Pulaski. She has owned and operated her business in Pulaski for over five years. She is also a Navy veteran. When she isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her daughter, time at the […]
PCHS Class of 2019 awarded $2.1 million in scholarships
Pulaski County High School’s Class of 2019 received their diplomas during commencement exercises Friday night. Here’s a look at the $2.1 million in scholarships and awards received by the members of the Class of 2019. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS The following individuals have been awarded a local scholarship. 1. BOBBY AND […]
This week’s Yard Sales
Big Yard Sale Thurs., Fri., Sat., May 23, 24, 25 Jill Drive, off of Alumspring Rd, Pulaski. Follow signs till arrival Yard Sale Fri., Sat., May 24, 2, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 900 Fifth St SE, Pulaski. Large 3 Family Yard Sale Thurs., Fri., Sat., May 30, May 31, […]
Four PCHS students awarded scholarships from Community Foundation of NRV
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) held its 2019 Scholarship Awards Dinner on May 9, 2019, at the German Club Manor in Blacksburg to celebrate the largest year of the program to date, awarding $80,908 in scholarships to 67 students from across the New River Valley. Over […]
PSA announces holiday schedule
The PSA and all three drop sites will be closed Monday May 27th for Memorial Day. There will be garbage collection.
Locker Room: Harvey’s to sponsor Touchdown Classic
Harvey’s GM of Radford, a Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac automobile dealership, will be the official sponsor of the Touchdown Classic that will take place in Dobson Stadium on Saturday, August 17th. For Harvey’s, for years a supporter of Pulaski County football, it is a renewal of an old relationship the […]
Pulaski Council approves funding for narcotics unit
Funding for a proposed narcotics unit within the Pulaski Police Department has gotten the green light from Town Council. On a 4 to 1 vote during a recent budget work session, council approved adding $83,124 in personnel costs to the town’s budget for the narcotics unit. Councilman Lane Penn voted […]