RICHMOND, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Directive 9 Establishing the Office of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding within the Office of the Governor. “In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene affecting Southwest Virginia, it is imperative to create a dedicated office to support the […]
Myrtle Annabelle Webb Turman, also known as Annabelle M. Turman, born September 15, 1934, peacefully passed on May 29, 2024 at 4:00am at the age of 89. There is great hope and well-earned trust that she is in good standing in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ and loving family. […]
Graham Ray “Pete” Viers, age 79 of Pulaski passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at his home. Born June 8, 1945 in Pulaski to the late Graham Crockett Viers & Maudie Alice Peak Viers. He was also preceded in death by his significant other Ada Elizabeth Dalton, brothers Richard Lee […]
The New River Valley Regional Commission is pleased to announce three award winners for 2024. Citizens of the Valley are Dr. Pat Huber, New River Community College, and Ms. Sandra Davis, Community Leader; Champion of the Valley is Mr. Jonathan Sweet, Pulaski County Administrator. Radford – On October 9th, the […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Duke was voted the preseason favorite to win the 2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, following a vote of a select media panel. Ranked No. 7 nationally in the preseason Associated Press poll, the Blue Devils are the preseason ACC favorites for the ninth time in […]
Roger Lee Turpin went home to his heavenly father on October 14, 2024. Roger was born in Radford, Virginia on April 1st, 1948. He was the son of Jessie Ray and Ellen Elizabeth Newby Turpin. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings, Alberta Grace Nunn, […]
The Count Pulaski Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is raising funds to purchase and install a marker at the gravesite of local patriots James Mayo Hage, Joseph Howe and Daniel Howe. We are grateful to Hoge descendant, Tom Hoge and his wife, Madeline for offering to host a fundraising […]
Katie Thompson Joins Pulaski County to Serve as the Director for the new Office of Drug Prevention and Recovery (Pulaski, Virginia) October 15, 2024 – The County of Pulaski, Virginia officially names Katie Thompson as the first Director for the Office of Drug Prevention and Recovery. Her new and unique […]
The Pulaski County Courthouse Exhibits Committee will once again display photos of Pulaski County veterans and members of the armed forces during the upcoming holiday season on the Veteran’s Christmas Trees. The Veteran’s Christmas Trees are located on the first floor of the Pulaski County Old Historic Courthouse. To date, […]
The Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) will hold the next Commander’s Community Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The event will take place at the Christiansburg Library at 125 Sheltman Street, Christiansburg, Virginia 24073. Additionally, the event will be broadcast on Facebook Live from the Radford Army […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Virginia’s fall fire season officially begins Oct. 15. The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is implementing several proactive measures to prepare for the fall wildfire season. Wildland firefighters are assigned to every county across Virginia to work with local fire departments throughout the season. Recent record-breaking fire […]