RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — From higher fines for littering to a ban on releasing nonbiodegradable balloons, Virginia’s General Assembly has approved a collection of bills that will impact consumers. Some of the bills seek to address issues that have cropped up or become more pressing because of the coronavirus pandemic, […]
(AP) – Michigan finally broke the stranglehold of Gonzaga and Baylor atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll on Monday, taking advantage of the Bears’ loss at Kansas to leap into the No. 2 spot behind the Bulldogs. Gonzaga continued to hold down the top spot in the Top 25, just […]
The PCHS JV Football game and the PCMS 8th Grade Football game scheduled for this Thursday (03/04/21) at Pulaski County have been moved to Christiansburg High School. Below are the details. Thursday 03/04/21 JV Football: Pulaski Co. @ Christiansburg ORIGINALLY Cburg @ Pulaski Co. 6:45 PM Thursday 03/04/21 Middle School […]
The varsity football game between Pulaski Co. and Christiansburg HS will be live streamed by Christiansburg HS at the below site. Streaming available at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ (Christiansburg HS VA Page) — Scott Vest Pulaski County High School Athletic & Activities Director
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The New River Health District is offering a series of special opportunities this week for those who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the New River Valley before February 1 and have not yet received their second dose. Anyone who received their first dose from […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors on Monday night heard an update on the Calfee Community and Cultural Center (CCCC) being created at the former Calfee Training School in Pulaski. The board heard from the center’s Executive Director Jill Williams who was introduced by Dr. Mickey Hickman, President of the […]
Republican Travis Hackworth brought his campaign for the 38th State Senate seat to Pulaski County last week. Hackworth, a member of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors, is seeking to replace the late Ben Chaffin who served in the State Senate prior to his death on New Year’s Day. Hackworth […]
Resolution of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors in Recognition and in Memory of Dr. Bruce L. Fariss, MD WHEREAS, the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors desires to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Bruce L. Fariss upon his passing on September 12, 2020; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Fariss had […]
Anthony Akers, Assistant County Administrator, and member of the Pulaski County World War I & World War II Commemoration Committee updated the Board of Supervisors during its meeting Monday night on the Committee’s events, and provided recognition to the Board members for their support of the Committee’s efforts. Included in his […]
When much of the world stopped last March due to COVID-19, Wendy King got started. Wendy, a registered nurse working at the YMCA, knew exactly how much of a negative impact social distancing and being quarantined would have on the emotional and physical well-being of many of the elderly patients […]
John David Smith, Sr., 76, of Radford, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Zula Smith. Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Lydia S. Smith; children and grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. Services will be held […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin. With a compromise bill clearing the House and Senate, Virginia becomes the first Southern state to […]