PEMBROKE, Va. (AP) — The fee to visit one of the most visited waterfalls in Virginia is set to more than double. The Roanoke Times reports that the U.S. Forest Service is proposing to charge $8 per vehicle to visit Cascades Falls in southwest Virginia. The current fee is $3. […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Every public college in Virginia is freezing tuition for the next school year for the first time in almost 20 years. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Longwood University recently became the last school to approve a tuition freeze. Lawmakers included $57.5 million in this year’s state […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Starting July 1, remote sellers and marketplace facilitators who meet certain requirements must register with Virginia tax officials for the collection of sales and use tax. Under a new state law, the requirements apply to remote sellers receiving more than $100,000 in annual gross revenue from […]
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and the Pulaski Yankees are co-hosting Business After Hours at Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park on Thursday, June 6. The event will run from 5:30 to 7pm, with the Yankees providing light refreshments and entertainment options including corn hole, inflatables, and batting practice […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]