Friday, July 4, 2025, Pulaski County Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The Pulaski County Public Service Authority Billing Office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. The Bagging Plant Road, Dublin and Mason Street, Fairlawn Convenience Centers will be open […]
Driver, Front and Back Seat Passengers Must Wear A Seat Belt RICHMOND – Whether you’re sitting in the front seat or the back seat of a vehicle, seat belt use is now the law for all Virginians. Beginning July 1, House Bill 2475 will take effect, requiring all vehicle occupants—regardless […]
BATON ROUGE, LA — Carrie Carpenter of Radford, Virginia, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Virginia Tech. Carpenter is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into […]
The American Legion, Harvey Howe Carper Post 30 will meet on Thursday, July 3, 6pm at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, please call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Joshua Johnson, of Radford, VA, is among approximately 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2025, with commencement in May. Johnson received the Doctor of Philosophy from MSU’s College of Education. MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as their keynote speaker for the […]
Radford, VA–Glencoe Mansion will unveil its new exhibit, “Mary Draper Ingles: Steps to Revolution,” on Thursday, July 10, with an opening reception beginning at 5 PM, and a panel discussion at 6 PM. All parts of the event will take place at the Radford City Council Chambers located at 10 […]
From Virginia Lottery One ticket matched all six numbers in the June 27, 2025, Mega Millions drawing. That ticket is now worth an estimated $348 million. The ticket was bought at E & C VA, located at 14878 Northumberland Highway in Burgess, VA. This is the largest jackpot ever won in Virginia. […]
By SHIRLEEN GUERRA The Center Square (The Center Square) – A wave of new Virginia laws takes effect Tuesday, bringing changes that will impact drivers, parents, schools, pedestrians and property owners across the commonwealth. Among the notable changes, stealing mail in Virginia will be a felony, addressing concerns over package and mailbox theft […]
Left to Right: Shay Dunnigan, Director of Parks and Recreation, CJ Burgis, Sports Coordinator, Guenter Schlottmann, 2024 Coach of the Year, Alisha Romain, Finalist, Duane Thomas, 2025 Coach of the Year, Laura Walters, Board of Supervisors Chair, Gary Hash, Finalist, and Jenna Kinder, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation From […]
Ricketts named Player, Hench named Pitcher of the Week CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced that Pulaski’s Brayden Ricketts and Burlington’s Ryan Hench were named Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of June 23-29. Ricketts, 19, earned Player of the Week honors after hitting […]
Patricia Ann Buckner, age 71 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her home. Born November 30, 1953 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Betty Roberts Oliver and step-father, Glen Coffey and she was also preceded in death by daughter, Christina Buckner, brother, Jerry Oliver […]
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). […]