RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he’s ramping up enforcement of a mask mandate and social distancing measures at restaurants and stores because he’s concerned about a rising number in cases, particularly among young people, in areas near the state’s beaches. Northam said Tuesday the state is […]
Pulaski County Public Schools on Tuesday released its reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year. The plans – an instructional plan along with a health plan – were developed with guidance from a 35-member taskforce which met on five different occasions. The task force included teacher, parents, students, counselors, administrators, […]
Terry Patrick Griswold, Jr., age 47 of Dublin passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Born September 19, 1972 in Radford he was the son of Opal Reeves Talbert and the late Terry Patrick Griswold, Sr. He is survived by his Mother Opal (Sam) Reeves Talbert – Dublin Children Terri Jo […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today was informed that he tested positive for COVID-19. Upon developing possible symptoms, he took the test over the weekend and has since been self-isolating. Although he does not currently have significant symptoms, he will continue to self-isolate as he performs his duties on behalf of […]
At 1:09 a.m. Sunday (July 12, 2020), Virginia State Police Trooper R.B. Mullins responded to a single-vehicle crash in Wythe County. A tractor-trailer traveling north on I-81 ran off the left side of the interstate at the 63 mile marker. The 2019 Mack Anthem struck the guardrail and bridge, and then […]
At 2:49 p.m. Friday (July 10), Virginia State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81. A 2017 International box truck was traveling south on I-81 when it ran off the left side of the interstate, crossed through the median and entered the northbound lanes. The box truck struck a […]
Previously Only Statewide and Northern Region Key Measures Were Available (Richmond, Va.) — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) began providing the COVID-19 Key Measures for additional regions across the state: Central, Eastern, Northwest and Southwest. Previously, VDH only provided statewide and Northern Region key measures; data is now […]
In Virginia, unemployment has risen from less than 3 percent to more than 10 percent since the beginning of the pandemic. That number is expected to continue to rise as the economy struggles to stabilize. The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty for many who have lost their jobs due to […]
~ Volvo Trucks’ 2019 Expansion Project Proved to be One of the Largest in the Country and Helps Virginia Secure a Gold Shovel Award from Area Development Magazine ~ Virginia wins the 2020 Gold Shovel Award from Area Development Magazine with the help of Pulaski County’s economic development success in […]
Samuel Norman Brubaker, Sr., age 82 of Barren Springs, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home. Born July 12, 1938 in Roanoke he was the son of the late Denton Lewis Brubaker and Emma Nancy Marshall Brubaker. His son, Stephen Brubaker and brother, David Brubaker also preceded […]
Dear Parents/Guardians, If you have a child entering Preschool or Kindergarten, we just want to remind you that they must have a comprehensive physical examination and have all required immunizations before they can start school. We know that COVID-19 pandemic initially interrupted or limited services offered by local health departments […]
The Appalachian Regional Commission today awarded $500,000 to the Town of Pulaski for sewer improvements. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Water treatment is essential infrastructure, important for economic growth and the quality of life. The Appalachian Regional Commission’s award of $500,000 to Pulaski for the upgrade of […]