RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A bill that would abolish the death penalty in Virginia cleared a hurdle in the state Senate on Tuesday and is poised for a final vote later this week. The Democrat-controlled chamber voted to advance a bill from Sen. Scott Surovell to a third and final […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — After a lengthy and impassioned floor debate, the Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would require every local school division to make both virtual and in-person learning available to students. The measure was sponsored by Republican Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, who is a doctor. “We […]
The Town of Pulaski will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2021 at 7pm to solicit public input on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal for the adaptive reuse of the Calfee Training School at 1 Corbin-Harmon Dr. (formerly Magnox Dr.). The adaptive reuse project will include the […]
Harold Dean Allison, age 82 of Allisonia passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born December 18, 1938 in Allisonia, he was the son of the late Thornton & Macie Gunter Allison. His brother, Carl Allison and son Jeffery Dean Allison also preceded him in death. […]
Pulaski County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 (Code 2- Synchronous Instructional Day). Each school will communicate later today with students about how to access material for second semester virtual days. We apologize for any problems this causes as we had hoped to get students into […]
It is estimated that 80% of all COVID-19 deaths could be stopped if those over 65 are vaccinated. “Virginia should prioritize those most at risk of death and serious illness” says Ron Boyd, President of the Virginia Association of Area Agencies and CEO of the Local Office on Aging in […]
Vehicles 25,000 pounds or less should seek alternate routes and avoid Fancy Gap Mountain SALEM, Va. – Extreme high winds are creating a blow-over hazard on Interstate 77 in Virginia between mile markers 0 and 10 just north of the North Carolina state line. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A firebrand conservative Virginia state senator seeking the Republican nomination for governor filed a federal lawsuit Monday that seeks to undo her legislative colleagues’ recent decision to censure her for an alleged “pattern of unacceptable conduct.” In a bipartisan vote last week, the Virginia Senate approved […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall is shaking things up a bit on his staff. Mendenhall said Monday that defensive coordinator and secondary coach Nick Howell will continue as coordinator and oversee the secondary, but former inside linebackers coach Shane Hunter will become the safeties coach. Kelly Poppinga, […]
(AP) – Gonzaga and Baylor have continued their season-long run atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Zags received 61 first-place votes from a media panel in the poll released on Monday and Baylor had the other three. Villanova and Michigan held at Nos. 3 and 4, with Houston moving […]
Cold overnight temperatures may cause refreezing tonight and tomorrow morning SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has been plowing and treating roads through the day in response to the winter storm that covered roads with snow throughout Virginia. This afternoon and tonight, drivers can expect interstates and primary […]
Demetria Nicole Hazel, age 23 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home. Born March 17, 1997 in Radford she was the daughter of George Lee Hazel and Fannie Mae Primm. Her maternal grandfather, Lewis Thomas Prim and great grandmother, Margaret Prim preceded her in death. She […]