Online Survey Will Accompany July In-Person Meetings RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a series of public meetings July 14-17 to gather feedback regarding potential improvements along Interstate 81 in Virginia. The in-person meetings are part of Round 2 (Potential Solutions) in the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan (CIP). […]

Cook Out Returns as Entitlement Partner for the Opening NASCAR Cup Series Exhibition Event in Winston-Salem, North Carolina WINSTON SALEM, N.C.  – Today, NASCAR announced the Cook Out Clash will return to Bowman Gray Stadium as the opening exhibition event for the 2026 season. Following the sold-out success of this […]

By SHIRLEEN GUERRA (The Center Square) – The Virginia GOP has launched a campaign criticizing Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones on crime ahead of the November election. The Republican Party of Virginia said it launched the campaign to “expose Jay Jones and his Soft-On-Crime policies.” The GOP also pointed […]

  Official Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin   Virginia Agencies Have Streamlined 26.8% of Regulatory Requirements, Saving Virginians Over $1.2 Billion Annually   RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Governor’s Office has approved regulatory changes that collectively streamline over 26.8% of the […]

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has awarded Wytheville Community College, based in Wytheville, Virginia, a $466,274 TRIO grant. The funding supports opportunities for academic development and successful completion of college. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Southwest Virginia communities benefit […]

RICHMOND – Preliminary data shows that 11 people lost their lives in nine traffic crashes during the four-day Fourth of July holiday statistical counting period (July 3-July 6).  There were two double fatal crashes: one involving an all-terrain vehicle in Orange County on July 4th, and a wrong-way head-on collision […]

Pulaski County, VA – Pulaski County Parks & Recreation invites the community to make a day of it at Randolph Park on Saturday, July 19, with a full schedule of family fun, food, and live entertainment, culminating in a free concert by The Antecedents. Start your day at the Evelyn […]

First of Three Currently at Aviation Division Headquarters in Chesterfield CHESTERFIELD – Virginia State Police trooper-pilots/pilots have begun training flights with the Department’s new Kodiak 100 Special Mission Aircraft.  The aircraft arrived in Chesterfield on May 19th and pilots are now being trained to fly the aircraft.  Two additional Kodiaks are […]

The Tuesday, July 15, 2025, meeting of the Pulaski County Economic Development Authority Board of Directors has been canceled.

Vacation Bible School – “The Great Jungle Journey” – will be held at Pulaski First Church of the Brethren, 1749 Newbern Road, Pulaski on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Kids ages 3 – 14 will experience a day full of wonderful activities. Each child will be […]