Manufacturer to move bimetallic barrel manufacturing operation from Ohio back to Virginia and create 35 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Xaloy, a leading manufacturer of plastic processing components for injection and extrusion machinery, will move its barrel manufacturing operation from Ohio back to Virginia and reopen its […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Virginia High School League is announcing the 2021 Master Football Schedule is now available. To view the master schedule on the VHSL website, please go to the football home page: https://www.vhsl.org/football/ and clicking the 2021 Master Football Schedule button. Any remaining out-of-state and private school schedules will be added […]
In what School Board Chairman Tim Hurst called an “open letter to the Pulaski County Community,” the school board expressed strong support for embattled School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers. The statement comes following harsh criticism of Siers from throughout the community, following his being rebuked by members of the Board […]
The Friends of Claytor Lake report a successful month of June in regard to debris cleanup. FOCL reports 72.5 roll off loads with each load weighing 15 tons were collected. Twenty bags of trash and 13 wheels/tires were also collected during cleanup efforts. During July, FOCL is sponsoring an All […]
Volvo Trucks North America today announced that employees represented by the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified a new six-year agreement covering about 2,900 members of UAW Local #2069 at the New River Valley truck assembly operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia. “This agreement allows us to continue providing our […]
According to a recorded message on Volvo’s employee hotline, workers at the Dublin plant can return to their regular shifts beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday morning and Friday. A Monday return, however, is mandatory. Original article: UPDATE: UAW factory workers ratify deal, will end Volvo truck strike NORFOLK, Va. (AP) […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Striking blue-collar workers at a Volvo heavy truck plant in Dublin have narrowly ratified what the company said was its final offer in a long-running labor dispute. The hourly workers voted 1,147 to 1,130 for the six-year deal contract, and likely will end their on-and-off strike […]
James Roy Talbert, Jr., age 40 of Pulaski passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at his home. Born February 17, 1981 in Pulaski he was the son of the late James Roy Talbert & Jackie Star King Talbert. He was a former employee at James Hardie in Pulaski. He enjoyed playing “Santa” […]
The fourth contract ratification vote at Volvo Trucks North America’s Dublin plant has passed, but only barely. According to the UAW Local 2069’s Facebook page, the results of today’s vote were: COMMON – NO 1176, YES 1193 – PASSED HOURLY – NO 1130, YES 1147 – PASSED SALARY – NO […]
Priscilla Hubbard Spencer age 68, of Barren Springs, V.A., passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Roanoke VA. She was born May 16, 1952 in Pulaski VA, the daughter of the late Bill and O’Donna Nester Hubbard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, evidence that a swift rebound in spending has run up against widespread supply shortages that have escalated the costs of many goods and services. Tuesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices […]
Youth soccer players from Pulaski County and surrounding communities are invited to join an experienced coaching lineup for an exciting, fun, and energetic week. Camp will be held at Randolph Park from Monday, August 2, 2021 – Thursday, August 5, 2021, 9 am – 12 pm. Register at www.pulaskicountyparksandrec.org. Eligibility: […]