Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Enhanced Holiday DUI Enforcement Period
Statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign features increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced enhanced holiday DUI enforcement as part of Virginia’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, reminding Virginians to plan for a safe ride home if their holiday plans include […]
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking
RICHMOND, VA— From December 10 – December 16, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout […]
Barbara Frances Duncan
September 29, 1946 December 18, 2025 Barbara Frances Duncan began to live on September 29, 1946. She changed her residence on December 18, 2025 to really begin to live with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! She was preceded in death by her husband, Graham Duncan, and her son, Steven […]
Appalachian Power Storm Response Update
10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19 Situation Heavy rain and strong wind gusts up to 60 mph early Friday caused power outages across Appalachian Power’s (APCo) service area. With soil saturated from heavy rain, today’s gusty winds can more easily uproot trees or snap large limbs, likely causing more outages. […]
PCHS Sports Schedule
Monday 12/22/25 Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. v Radford @ Carroll Co. Invite JV @ 1 pm, Varsity @ 2 pm Tuesday 12/23/25 Girls Wrestling: @ Lord Botetourt 9 am Thursday 12/25/25 HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!! Saturday 12/27/25 JV Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. v Galax 11 am **@ First Community Bank Christmas Tournament @ Fort Chiswell […]
Becky Jo Simmons Gordon
Becky Jo Simmons Gordon, age 87 of Draper, died Monday evening, December 15, 2025 at her residence. She was born in North Carolina on December 18, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Helen Hicks Simmons and the late Harvey Richard Simmons. Becky owned and operated Becky’s Glass in […]
Pulaski County meetings, closings in January
Pulaski County Offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year. The PSA Billing Office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year. The Bagging Plant Road, Dublin and Mason Street, Fairlawn Convenience Centers will be closed on […]
Daniel Gilford Bowers
Daniel Gilford Bowers, 85, of Pulaski, Virginia passed away on December 17, 2025, at his home. Daniel was born March 17th, 1940 in Radford, Virginia to the late Herman and Margaret McDaniel Bowers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Fern White (J.B.). Daniel served our country in […]
NASCAR ‘devastated’ by death of Biffle, others
“NASCAR is devastated by the tragic loss of Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, son Ryder, Craig Wadsworth and Dennis and Jack Dutton in a fatal plane crash. Greg was more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and […]
Apco prepares for high winds and possible power outages
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Dec. 18, 2025 – Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is preparing for possible power outages from this afternoon through tomorrow as a storm system moves across its three-state service area. The company’s meteorology team forecasts a line of showers with wind gusts up to 40 mph later today, Dec. […]
Pulaski County holiday schedules
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Pulaski County Offices will be closed and will reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025, in observance of Christmas. The Pulaski County Public Service Authority Billing Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025, in observance of Christmas. […]