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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Funding for a Statewide Active Shooter Response Training Program
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Criminal Justice Services Board awarded $2.4 million for statewide Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) as a component of the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Active Attack Program, which educates first responders and civilians on responding to active shooter emergencies. […]
Obituary for Cleatis Reginal Sisson, Jr.
Command Sgt Major VADF Retired, Cleatis Reginal Sisson, Jr. passed peacefully at his home in Floyd County, Virginia under the watchful eyes of his wife, Sally and his Savior, Jesus. He is the son of the late Cleatis R. Sisson, Sr. and Eugenia Hale Sisson, and predeceased by his first […]
VSP Arrest Two for Hit & Run of VDOT Employee in Washington County
A Washington County resident has been charged in a hit and run incident that left a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) employee seriously injured on Tuesday night (May 9, 2023). A 58-year-old VDOT employee was working to remove a tree that had fallen across Woodland Hills Rd. in Washington County […]
VHSL 2022-23 Winter Sportsmanship Honor Roll
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Virginia High School League (VHSL) recognizes member schools that made the 2022-23 Winter Sportsmanship Honor Roll. The 231 schools recognized had no player or coach ejections or programs placed on warning status. A link to the list of schools is below. Pulaski County High School and Fort […]
Obituary for Angela Parker
Mrs. Angela Parker, 54, of Adel, Georgia formerly of Pulaski, Virginia passed away May 10, 2023 at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Parker was born August 2, 1968 in Radford, Virginia. Being a military wife she lived in many different places before retiring to Grand Bay, Alabama then moving to Pulaski, […]
Supervisors hear presentations on county’s fire and EMS
Last week the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors heard presentations on the Pulaski County Fire and EMS . Below are links to each presentation: The presentation by Gannon Emergency Solutions USA on Pulaski County’s Fire and EMS: Independent Review of Pulaski County Fire EMS – Gannon Emergency Solutions Virginia Department […]
Griffith Calls Hearing on Broadband Deployment
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, called a hearing, held earlier today, to examine federal efforts to deploy broadband internet to un-served and underserved communities around the country. “I called today’s hearing on the […]
Obituary for Marvin Wayne Nester
Marvin Wayne Nester, 76, of Radford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2023. He was the eldest son of the late Marvin and Elda Nester. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford for over 50 years, serving faithfully as a deacon, church […]
Historic name change of the legendary Motor Mile Speedway
~ Motor Mile Speedway to be renamed the Pulaski County Motorsports Park ~ ~ Future Venue of the SRX Race on July 27, 2023 ~ Wednesday, May 10, 2023, marks another big step in economic development for Pulaski County’s growing tourism industry, as a long-time fixture in the County, […]
Obituary for Howard Gilmer Sadler
HOWARD GILMER SADLER February 1, 1947 – May 5, 2023 “We are reminded how short life really is, and how we are just passing through. So, all the people you haven’t told you love lately, tell them, and live your days like you mean it.” Hal Sutton Howard Sadler passed […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Launches Comprehensive Plan to Fight Virginia’s Fentanyl Crisis
Governor, First Lady, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, General Assembly Leaders and Cabinet Officials Join with Students and Community Leaders to Battle Epidemic RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, and state and local officials recognized May 9, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in Virginia with […]