I put more time into this Locker Room that I usually do because in the beginning I was uncertain as to how to approach the subject. I haven’t been that close to basketball in recent years. One big reason is I’m old and it’s cold in the winter. But I […]
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — April is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month and the New River Health District wants to increase awareness of STIs. The health district offers free and confidential testing at offsite locations in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford. Testing is also available […]
Three Pulaski County residents and volunteers were honored recently as top award winners by the New River Valley Leading Lights organization. At the organization’s Recognition Ceremony, held April 11 at the German Club Manor at Virginia Tech, 60 volunteers were recognized as Leading Lights nominees, with 11 of the nominees […]
Everston Luther Gallimore, Jr., age 48 of Pulaski, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Radford on September 22, 1970 and is the son of Everston Luther Gallimore, Sr. and Melinda Elaine Simpkins Gallimore. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Lee Gallimore. […]
As part of the DEA’s Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, the Pulaski Police Department will also be partnering with the New River Valley Diaper Pantry and hosting a Diaper Drive! We’ll be located at Food City in Pulaski from 10 AM-2 PM this Saturday, April 27th. The […]
Pulaski County will be celebrating 50 Years of LOVE in conjunction with the Virginia Tourism Commission’s commemoration of the 50th year of the brand campaign slogan “Virginia Is For Lovers.” What a celebration it will be! To participate in the kick-off of Pulaski County’s “Where’s The Love” promotion, plan now […]
The Pulaski Yankees and the American Cancer Society are excited to announce a new partnership ahead of the team’s 2019 season. The multi-faceted partnership features Yankees’ participation at four Relay For Life events in the New River Valley, as well as fundraising efforts throughout the season at Motor Mile Field […]
Donald Michael (Mike) McLeod, age 68 of Dublin, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 16, 1950 in Pulaski, and was the son of the late Mabel R. Gunn McLeod, and Donald Allen McLeod. He retired with 42 ½ years of service […]
Residents living in and around the Dublin, Virginia can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Dublin Lions Club will host this community event on April 25. The site is located at 600 Dunlap Rd in […]
Exactly two months from the Appalachian League’s 2019 Opening Night, the Pulaski Yankees are excited to announce their 2019 promotional schedule, with promotions for all 34 games to be played at Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park. The 2019 season features a new and improved slate of weekly promotions – […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine will travel to Southwest Virginia to discuss education, economic development, and combating the drug addiction crisis. Kaine’s role on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee gives him a platform to carry the conversations he has around the Commonwealth […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has given the green light to a drone delivery company to start delivering packages in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Washington Post reports that Wing is the first company to be certified as an “air carrier” by the FAA. Wing is owned by the […]