~ Southwest Virginia hosts 2024 collection sites ~ Farmers, pesticide dealers, pest control firms, certified applicators, homeowners and golf course operators are encouraged to participate in the 2024 Virginia Pesticide Collection Program. The program collects unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides, at no cost to eligible participants, and disposes of them […]
This November, Virginia Farm Bureau’s Real Virginia television program will highlight Pulaski County as part of its County Close-up segment. Each month, the feature focuses on a different Virginia county and provides an in-depth look at the area from an agricultural perspective. Elijah Griles, video content creator for Farm Bureau, […]
Betty Ann Johnson Montgomery, age 87 of Pulaski, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her residence, following a short illness. Betty was born on April 12, 1937 in South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Johnnie Elizabeth Boyne Johnson and the late Alvin Emmerson Johnson. In keeping with […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Every October the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) offers a wide variety of trees and shrubs for purchase through its online seedling store. Bred specifically for Virginia’s soils and climate, seedlings are grown and sold directly from the agency’s self-supporting nurseries in Augusta and Sussex counties. This […]
Please be advised that the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Called Meeting pursuant to the Code of Virginia § 58.1-3916 regarding “dates for filing return of local taxes.” In light of the effects of Hurricane Helene on numerous homeowners and businesses, as well as the local […]
Monday 10/07/24 Volleyball: Carroll Co. @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Tuesday 10/08/24 Volleyball: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Thursday 10/10/24 JV Football: Salem @ Pulaski Co. 6:30 pm Volleyball: Hidden Valley @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Friday 10/11/24 Varsity Football: Pulaski Co. @ Salem 7 […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing Pulaski County saw its 2024 record fall to 0-4 last Saturday morning following a 26-6 loss on the road to Christiansburg. The Cougars’ pursuit of a first win this season doesn’t get any easier Friday night as they host the Patrick Henry Patriots. Against Christiansburg, […]
The YMCA of Pulaski County is pleased to be able to offer a limited number of needs-based scholarships for beginner swimming lessons. This opportunity is being made possible through funding provided by The Keith Hash Memorial Swim Fund. CEO Dave Adkins stated that “Pastor Gary Hash came to us several […]
By Stacy Watkins Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Football season has kicked off and stretches from September to February. The sport is forecasted to bring in $35 billion in legal bets this season, according to the American Gaming Association. In Virginia it is one of the top types of […]
Many families across our region have been affected by the recent flooding, many of which live in our own community. In the Belspring and Parrott communities of Pulaski County, there are a number of households that sustained catastrophic flood damage causing these families to be displaced. Belspring United Methodist Church […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 38, which directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish an Office of First Responder Wellness at the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to support the emotional, physical, and overall personal wellness of first responders in […]
Charles Evans Hoge, 92, of Bluefield, WV, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He dearly loved God, his church, his family, Virginia Tech sports, and Bluefield Orioles (Ridge Runners) baseball. “Charlie”, as his friends knew him, was born October 24, 1931 in Mullens, […]