Obituary for Barbara Ann Price
Barbara Ann Price, 74 passed away January 7, 2019. She was born October 2, 1944 in Rocky Mount, NC. to Delmer Quesenberry and Cordelia Burnett Quesenberry who preceded her in […]
Virginians Are Split on Arming Teachers
RICHMOND — Virginians are divided on whether they would support legislation to train schoolteachers and administrators to be armed on school grounds, according to a poll conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University. “It […]
Locker Room: Clemson rolls over Tide for title
There has been talk of the quarterbacks, the offensive and defensive fronts. Where did the advantage come from in Monday night’s national championship game? Fact is there was no particular […]
No. 4 Virginia remains unbeaten with easy 83-56 win over BC
BOSTON (AP) — Mamadi Diakite matched his career-high with 18 points, De’Andre Hunter also scored 18 and No. 4 Virginia remained unbeaten with an 83-56 victory over Boston College on […]
No. 9 Virginia Tech holds off Georgia Tech 52-49
ATLANTA (AP) — Ahmed Hill never doubted Virginia Tech would start to make some baskets. It took all night, but the Hokies finally got what they needed. “I know we […]
State of the Commonwealth: Northam pitches policy plan, urges cooperation
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam called on lawmakers Wednesday to raise teacher pay and give tax breaks to low-income families during his yearly address to the General […]
Community Impact: That’s the goal of Volunteer Pulaski!
Volunteer Pulaski! is currently recruiting new volunteers for community projects in the Pulaski area. Prospective volunteers may reside outside of the County or Town of Pulaski, but placement assignments are […]
Teachers Highlight School Funding as Priority for Legislators
RICHMOND — On highway overpasses on Interstates 95 and 64, more than a dozen teachers signaled to members of the Virginia General Assembly their top priority by holding up 14 […]
Illegal immigrant advocates seek laws to help them drive, study
RICHMOND — Immigrant rights advocates urged legislators Wednesday to provide driving privileges, wage theft protection and in-state tuition to people who reside in Virginia illegally. The Virginia Coalition for Immigrant […]
Obituary for Wayne Sanford Draper, Sr.
Wayne Sanford Draper, Sr., age 65 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. Born January 3, 1954 in Pulaski he was the son […]
I-81 chase beginning in Pulaski County results in charges against driver
At 10:33 a.m. the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle for 78 mph in a 60 mph work zone at the 104 mile marker on Interstate 81 […]
Obituary for Reginald Coy “Reggie” Quesenberry
Reginald Coy Quesenberry, “Reggie” to those who knew and loved him, of the Back Creek community in Pulaski went peacefully to meet his Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2019. His […]
Full Obituary for John Roy (J.R.) Schrader, Jr.
John Roy (J.R.) Schrader, Jr., 81 of Pulaski, died Monday, January 7, 2019 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. He was born in Pulaski on July 10, 1937 to the […]
Local Officials Breakfast kicks off 2019 for Chamber
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce got 2019 off to an exciting and enthusiastic start by hosting a Local Officials Breakfast on Monday, January 7 at the Pulaski County Visitor […]
EDA meets Thursday, Jan. 17
There will be a meeting of the Economic Development Authority on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in the Basement Conference Room at the Pulaski County Administration Building, 143 […]
Governor and legislators announce bi-partisan proposal for dedicated funding to improve I-81
Improvements will make travel on I-81 safer and more reliable RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced a legislative proposal that will fund $2.2 billion in critical improvements along the Interstate 81 […]