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Graham: Rumors of school shutdown and move to virtual instruction due to COVID untrue
Dear Pulaski County Public School Community, It has come to my attention that there is a rumor spreading throughout Pulaski County that the school division is going to shut down and move to our virtual platform due to a, “Rampant outbreak of COVID cases.” Please know that PCPS has no […]
Team Rubicon and Pulaski County Work to Mitigate Wildfire Hazards
On Saturday, August 27, Pulaski County Emergency Services joined forces with Team Rubicon in the Draper Estates area to mitigate wildfire hazards on the mountain. Pulaski County Emergency Services Coordinator, Brad Wright, stated, “Wildfire is a real threat to residents in Pulaski County that is mostly overlooked, the same could […]
Obituary for Frankie Whitaker Miller
Frankie Whitaker Miller, age 89, of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 2, 1933, in Tazewell County, VA to the late Hobert McKinley Whitaker and Fannie Belle Crockett Whitaker. She was a member of the Newbern Community […]
Obituary for Thomas “Tommy” Clarence French, Jr.
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas “Tommy” Clarence French, Jr. share of his passing on Monday, August 28, 2023. Tommy was born on June 23, 1954 and was preceded in death by his wife Jennifer “Jenni” French, parents Thomas French, Sr., and Myrtes Martin Worrell, sister […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Special Session to Pass Budget, Deliver Tax Relief and Investments for Virginians
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued a proclamation calling the members of the General Assembly into special session on September 6th, 2023 to pass amendments to the 2023-24 appropriations act. “Today, I am calling Virginia’s lawmakers back to Richmond to reach a resolution on the state budget, Virginians […]
35 students named to summer 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists at NRCC
At New River Community College, 35 students were recently named to the President’s List and Dean’s List in recognition of their academic excellence during the summer 2023 session. Certificates will be mailed to the recipients in the coming weeks. To be placed on the President’s List, a student must have […]
Obituary for Betty Porter Rupe
January 14, 1933 – August 21, 2023 Betty Porter Rupe, 90, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Rupe; parents, Andrew and Mary Porter; 9 sisters; 4 brothers; and great grandson, Tyler Cregger. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon […]
Negotiators reach overdue budget deal
By Morgan Sweeney (The Center Square) — After negotiating almost two months past the start of the fiscal year, the House and Senate budget committees have finally reached a budget deal. The deal includes compromises in the form of tax rebates and investments in education that were part of the […]
Virginia Launches Annual DUI Enforcement and Public Education Campaign: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
RICHMOND, VA – Monday, Virginia launched its 2023 Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement and public education campaign. Governor Glenn Youngkin kicked off the campaign alongside law enforcement, medical professionals, and EMS responders who work tirelessly day and night to save lives from the dangers of drinking […]
Obituary for Jerry B. Sexton
March 17, 1947 – August 28, 2023 Jerry B. Sexton, 76, of Dublin, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Sexton and mother, Luella May Farlow; son, Johnny Sexton; and 3 brothers. He leaves to cherish […]
Obituary for Ronald “Ronnie” Regan Eversole
Ronald “Ronnie” Regan Eversole, age 73 of Dublin passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born November 29, 1949 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Clyde H. Eversole, Sr. & Freeda Sparks Eversole. He was also preceded in death by his […]