Many families across our region have been affected by the recent flooding, many of which live in our own community. In the Belspring and Parrott communities of Pulaski County, there are a number of households that sustained catastrophic flood damage causing these families to be displaced. Belspring United Methodist Church […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 38, which directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish an Office of First Responder Wellness at the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to support the emotional, physical, and overall personal wellness of first responders in […]
Charles Evans Hoge, 92, of Bluefield, WV, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He dearly loved God, his church, his family, Virginia Tech sports, and Bluefield Orioles (Ridge Runners) baseball. “Charlie”, as his friends knew him, was born October 24, 1931 in Mullens, […]
The Pulaski County Cougar Golf team won the Class 3 Region D Championship at Draper Valley GC on Tuesday, October 1st. By doing so, the Cougars qualified for the VHSL State Championship Tournament on Oct. 15 at Heritage Oaks CC in Harrisonburg. This is the first time the team has […]
Roanoke VA – October 2, 2024 -The USDA Forest Service George Washington and Jefferson National Forests has closed the Clinch Ranger District and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in response to Hurricane Helene. These areas have experienced widespread power outages, severe flooding, fallen trees, and impassable roads. Several recreation areas […]
FAIRLAWN, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s New River Health District will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special drive-thru dispensing clinic in the community. The vaccine will be available free to anyone 3 years and older on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The drive-thru clinic […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that President Biden has granted Virginia’s request for an expedited Federal Major Disaster Declaration due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. This declaration will provide additional support to individuals and local governments impacted in Virginia. “This is the most significant disaster in the Commonwealth since 2011, […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PCHS GOLF TEAM 2024 REGION 3D CHAMPIONS!!!!!!! Team Score: 303 Evan Singleton: 73 Will Rackaway: 74 Keaton Jones: 78 Mikey Gonzalez: 78 Thatcher Singleton: 80 Boone Blevins: 90
Nine Virginia State Parks are closed or partially closed following significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene. These closures will allow for thorough assessments and necessary repairs to the affected areas. All dates are subject to change. For guest safety as well as the safety of DCR staff and emergency response […]
Peggy Joyce Meadows was born in Draper, VA to the late Harry and Ossie Steger on January 8, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Gary Romel Mitchell and her sisters, Frances Johnson, Margaret Claytor and Harrietta Saunders. Peggy is survived by her caring husband of […]
To assist with storm clean-up efforts the New River Resource Authority Landfill will be open for the next four Saturdays (October 5, 12, 19 and 27) from 7:00 am to Noon.
Leonard James Dunford, 61, formally a resident at the Fairview Home for Adults in Dublin passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. Affectionately known as “Bobo”, Leonard was the one who liked everyone, and everyone enjoyed being around him. Leonard loved his family, […]