SALEM – As part of an ongoing bridge project on northbound Interstate 81 at Exit 89B (Pulaski), ramp closures with a detour will be in place in Pulaski County. Beginning Tuesday evening (9/16) , the Exit 89B on-ramp from Draper Valley Road to northbound I-81 and the Exit 89B […]
Week 4 High School Football Schedule Salem at Dinwiddie Amherst at Liberty Christian E.C. Glass at Heritage Christiansburg at Lord Botetourt Glenvar at Northside Staunton River at Pulaski County William Byrd at Bassett Abingdon at Richlands Magna Vista at Franklin County Tunstall at Cave Spring Hidden Valley at James River […]
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $210,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission. This EDA investment supports the development and implementation of an economic development framework. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The New River […]
The New River Valley Agency on Aging will hold a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony on Friday, September 26th, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Christiansburg Recreation Center in Christiansburg. Local, regional, and statewide representatives, as well as stakeholders, and service recipients will be in attendance as the Agency […]
With great sadness, the family of Larry Ray Latimer (aged 76 of Pulaski, Virginia) announce his peaceful passing on September 11, 2025. Larry was born on June 7, 1949 and raised in Arkport, New York. As a child he was an avid Boy Scout, which was an early sign of […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Friday (Sept. 12, 2025) at 7:10 a.m. in the 44-hundred block of Elk Horn Road in Carroll County. A 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer was travelling southbound on Elk Horn Road when it went off of the right side of […]
Monday, September 15, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the New River Valley Airport Commission, based in Pulaski County, Virginia, a $474,406 grant. The funding supports the construction of hangars for aircraft storage and maintenance. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the […]
Pulaski County Parks & Recreation Announces First-Ever Doggy Paddle Palooza at Randolph ParkDUBLIN — Pulaski County Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the first-ever Doggy Paddle Palooza at the Evelyn Alexander Waterpark in Randolph Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This unique, end-of-season […]
Ferdinand (Ferd) Harvey, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2025. Ferd was an original in the very best sense of the word. Ferd was an Army Captain and a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. He often said, that he felt guilty at the […]
From Virginia Tech BLACKSBURG – President Tim Sands shares the following message with our university community, alumni and supporters: Coach Brent Pry has been relieved of his coaching duties effective immediately. We appreciate Coach Pry’s efforts and service since 2021. Unfortunately, the results on the field were not acceptable […]
Todd Tolbert submitted these photos of a Sunday morning house fire at 5388 Highland Rd. in Pulaski County. Tolbert said the home’s owner, Bobby Pence passed away back in February. No word yet on the cause of the fire. The fire occurred around 8 a.m. Dublin and Twin Community Fire […]
Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service BRISTOL, Tenn. […]