The Pulaski County Democratic Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Dublin Charles & Ona B. Free Memorial Library at 300 Giles Ave. In addition to regular business, discussion will include early voting, signs, coming events, and working the polls.
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – Pulaski County and the Pulaski County Public Service Authority (PSA) are working together to provide assistance to homeowners impacted by the recent flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Beginning tomorrow, October 1, and continuing for three weeks, the PSA convenience centers at Bagging Plant […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal all-terrain vehicle crash that occurred Saturday at 6:50 p.m. on Route 641 in Buchanan County. A 2020 Kawasaki KRT800F all-terrain vehicle was heading northbound on Route 641 when the vehicle went off of the right side of the road, struck a tree, and […]
Ruth Seagle Bushong, age 83 of Dublin, died Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Youngkin announced today that the Commonwealth’s request for a federal emergency declaration for Public Assistance, Emergency Protective Measures and Direct Federal Assistance is approved, supporting the counties of Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe and the City of Galax. The Commonwealth will continue to work with […]
Pulaski County Declares Local State of Emergency Due to Hurricane Helene SUNDAY, 9/29/2024 3:15 P.M. UPDATE- All roads previously closed are now open. Drivers in these areas are asked to use caution due to hazards along the roadside. Citizens are asked not to enter any of the affected areas unless […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Youngkin visited Damascus in Southwest Virginia today alongside U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith, State Senator Todd Pillion, and Delegate Israel O’Quinn to assess the storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and emphasized the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting the affected communities in their recovery efforts. “We are heartbroken for […]
Appalachian Power Storm Response Update #8 Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 – 5 p.m. Situation More than 2,500 Appalachian Power crews, contractors and mutual aid partners made tremendous progress Saturday assessing damage and restoring power following Hurricane Helene’s landfall. Friday’s storms devastated the electric grid with heavy rain and winds upward […]
Appalachian Power Storm Response Update #6 Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 – 9:30 a.m. Situation Hurricane Helene’s intense winds and driving rains shoved trees, utility poles and wires to the ground, leaving over a quarter of Appalachian Power’s 1 million customers across Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia without electric service. At […]
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam Ward found Isaiah Horton with a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 left for what became the winning score, and No. 7 Miami rallied to beat Virginia Tech 38-34 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night. The ending was controversial: […]
Appalachian Power Storm Response Update #5 Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 – 7 p.m. Situation Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to Appalachian Power’s energy delivery system and distribution networks, causing 281,000 customers to lose power at the storm’s peak. Nearly 2,500 workers are dedicated to the restoration work following the […]
Pulaski County officials have declared a local state of emergency as Hurricane Helene brings dangerous conditions, including heavy rain, high winds, and widespread flooding. Several roads throughout the county have been closed as a result of the storm’s impact. The following roads are closed: • Julia Simpkins Road, between Clark […]