RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced the award of more than $135.8 million in grant funding to localities, nonprofit organizations, and state agencies throughout Virginia to support state and local criminal justice programs. The Criminal Justice Services Board (CJSB) of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) approved the grants […]
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s New River Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its first week of mobile vaccination clinics. These mobile clinics will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to those […]
Volvo Trucks North America today announced that the company and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a new six-year contract that would cover approximately 2,900 employees at the New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly operations in Dublin, Virginia. Further comment on the […]
On May 19, 2021 at approximately 3:26 p.m., our office responded to a crash involving a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2000 Ford Explorer in the 4400 block of Roanoke Road near the intersection with Riffe Street. The driver of the motorcycle, 66-year-old Alan J. Wells of Roanoke, was […]
Susan Marie Farris Vaughn of Newbern, 62, born May 17, 1959 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2021 at her home. She graduated from Pulaski County High School, Class of 1977. Susan was the daughter of Kent V. Farris and Annis F. Farris of […]
Helen Elizabeth Swain, age 98 of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Pulaski County, VA, died Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1922 in Montgomery County, VA and was the daughter of the late Virgie Sowers Swain and Roy McKinley Swain, Sr. Helen retired from Martins Pharmacy […]
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin L. Griffith announced today that David Simpkins has received an active prison sentence in Pulaski County Circuit Court of 22 years and four months for robbery of a local business in Pulaski. “Twenty-two years, that is justice,” Griffith stated. “That is Pulaski County justice. This […]
Richard P. Best, age 75 of Radford Virginia died May 17, 2021 in Carilion Hospital of Radford. He was born in Harrisburg, PA in 1946 to Paul and Pauline Best. Dick graduated from Michigan State University. His career took him many places including NJ, AL, MI, and then he landed […]
(NRCC) – Seven students from Pulaski County were recognized as Outstanding Students in a Curriculum/Subject Area by New River Community College. Students from Pulaski County who were honored included Jeffrey Trent Eversole, general studies; Taylor Marie Farmer, anatomy and physiology; Elizabeth Cheyenne Griggs, administrative support technology; Michael Dylan Jones, electronics […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Following months of complaints from laid-off workers, Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday he was taking steps to expand the Virginia Employment Commission’s ability to process complex unemployment claims. While data show Virginia has done quite well in quickly processing simple unemployment benefits for eligible individuals as […]
Brenda Darlene Martin Jarrells, age 71 of Hiwassee passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021 at her home. Born March 7, 1950 in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar John Martin and Estella Underwood Martin. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, James and […]
