UPDATE: James “Jimmy” E. Goodman
James “Jimmy” E. Goodman, age 87 of Dublin, Virginia passed away Monday, February 4th, 2025 at his home in Dublin Virginia following a lengthy illness. He was born in a little coal town called Doran, Virginia. He was the son of the late Rev. C. H. Goodman and Anna Lee […]
Patricia Marianne Malik née Bivens
Patricia Marianne Malik née Bivens, 68, of Richmond, VA formerly of Dublin, VA passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home. Born July 3, 1956, in Pont-à-Mousson, France. She was the daughter of late Milton Harvey Bivens and Olga Marie Bivens of Dublin, VA. She is survived by her […]
State Police urge safety with impending winter storm
RICHMOND – As the Virginia State Police prepares for snow and icy precipitation in much of the Commonwealth, Virginians are encouraged to get ready and plan ahead, too. Forecasts are currently calling for accumulating snow, as well as some ice, over much of Virginia. The winter weather will then be […]
VDOT: Avoid travel Tuesday as winter weather is forecasted for all day and into Wednesday
Prepare now for wintry mix of snow and freezing rain that will impact travel SALEM – With another round of winter weather expected, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is warning motorists not to drive in western Virginia on Tuesday, February 11 into Wednesday, February 12. Drivers should advance travel […]
County planning commission meeting re-scheduled
Due to impending inclement weather, the Pulaski County Planning Commission meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 7p.m. will be canceled and rescheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the town of Pulaski.
Administrator eye 5% raises for school employees
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Pulaski County school administrators are hoping to provide 5 percent pay hikes for school personnel in their next budget to offset expected higher insurance premiums. As usual, much depends on the level of state funding the school system receives. The Pulaski County School Board on […]
Pulaski Town Council updated on Vegg. Inc and Fire Dept.
Jefferson Elementary School was built in the 1920’s and served the area’s school children until it closed in 1993. Vegg Inc. acquired the building and plans to transform it into an indoor “vertical farm” using state-of-the-art carbon capture technology. By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Tuesday’s meeting of the Pulaski Town […]
Winter Storm Warning issued for area
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy mixed winter precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 6 inches and ice accumulations up to one half an inch. Locally higher snow amounts north of I-64 west of Lexington. Locally higher […]
Governor Youngkin Declares a State of Emergency and Urges Virginians to Prepare in Advance of the Winter Weather
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials. “With another round of winter weather across the state this week forecasted […]
Tuesday’s school board meeting postponed
The Pulaski County School Board meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pulaski County School Board Office. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pulaski County Public Schools YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@pulaskicountyschoolboard3729/streams The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public
Eagles win Super Bowl, 40-22
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 Sunday night in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The Super Bowl win was the Eagles’ second in franchise history. The win by the Eagles deprived the Chiefs of a third-straight Super Bowl victory. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named MVP. […]