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 […]
Please note that, due to weather, the 5th. Annual JBR Vineyards Paw Paw Festival has been rescheduled to Oct. 26th. and 27th. JBR Vineyards & Winery 5th. Annual Paw Paw Festival – Rescheduled 1360 Springdale Road Pearisburg, Va. 24134 Hand tended vines. Hand Crafted wines.
The Varsity Football game originally scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Saturday morning at 10:30 am, below are the details. Saturday 09/28/24 Varsity Football: Pulaski County @ Christiansburg 10:30 AM
Per the Water Management Plan for the Claytor Project (Project), Appalachian Power Company (Appalachian) operates at a normal reservoir surface elevation of 1845-1846 feet during normal operations in the month of September. During flood operations, as is currently occurring, Appalachian may allow the Project reservoir elevation to increase above 1847.0 feet […]
Pulaski County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a new location for the 6th annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular. The 2024 event will be held at Pulaski County Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 26th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. This annual event is presented in collaboration with the Pulaski County Chamber […]