In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that presidents have immunity for official acts. In response to this decision, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “As we have seen over the last few years, former President Trump has been a target of the U.S. Department […]
Thursday, July 4, 2024, Pulaski County Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The Pulaski County Public Service Authority Billing Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. The Bagging Plant Road, Dublin and Mason Street, Fairlawn Convenience Centers will be closed […]
Country artist Jimmy Fortune will perform Sunday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. The event is part of the NRCC 2024-2025 Concert Series. Tickets for the show are on sale now. Reserved seating tickets are $30 in advance and available for purchase online only […]
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced its East and West Select Team rosters for its two exhibition games against USA Baseball’s College National Team on July 1 and July 2 in Pulaski, Va., and Johnson City, Tenn. The Collegiate National Team’s Summer League Tour will head to Calfee Park […]
Staff Report After seeing their losing streak extend to seven games with a 4-1 loss Thursday night to Burlington, Pulaski’s River Turtles have started a new streak – two straight wins. Pulaski beat the Burlington Sock Puppets on Friday, 2-1. The River Turtles open the game with two runs in […]
August 2nd, 1958 – June 19th 2024 Michael John Jakupczyk (1958-2024) was a long-loved husband, a loyal father, a nurturing grandfather, a loving Father-in-law, and a friend to many that spent any time with him. Mike was born in Far Rockaway Queens, New York in the summer of 1958. In […]
Krystal Dawn Akers became one of God’s Angels on June 21 in a tragic car accident along with her daughter Angel Dawn. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Marvin and Eliza Sink, Pozie and Reba Akers, George and Leona Wingo, Calvin and Rosie Carner and her aunt […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – On June 28, 2024, Christiansburg Police arrested Heather Renee Bentley, 37, of Christiansburg and Eric Raymond Thad Callis, 39, of Christiansburg in the death of a young child. On June 13, 2024, Christiansburg Police responded to a call for an unresponsive child on the 100 block of First […]
Staff Report Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday announced additional key Board of Visitors appointments for colleges and universities all over the Commonwealth. Included among those was the appointment of Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet to the Board of Visitors at Radford University. “I am honored Governor Youngkin has the […]
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Fire Programs – State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Virginians ahead of the Fourth of July holiday to leave fireworks to the professionals. In 2023, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were eight fatalities and an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks. Of the eight reported fatalities, […]
More than 3,400 donors raised $769,230 during the 11th annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day! This event, hosted by the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV), began at noon on Wednesday, June 26 and wrapped up at noon on Thursday, June 27. For 24 hours, dozens of community organizations raised […]
The County of Pulaski, Virginia officially names Brandon Hamblin as the first career Fire Chief to oversee the recently established Pulaski County Fire Department. As part of a multifaceted plan to provide the volunteer fire departments in the County with greater support and resources, the FY-25 County Budget allocated […]