RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday he had signed 80 new bills into law, including a measure that will end a ban on abortion coverage for insurance plans offered through the health benefits exchange in Virginia. Northam also signed bills that will shift municipal elections from […]
Pulaski County rolls over Blacksburg, 56-0 tonight. The Cougars are now 4-0 on the season. Details to come.
Martin Edward “Eddie” Branscome, age 54 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Born July 22, 1966 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Stanley & Brenda Worrell Branscome. He is survived by his Children Jeremiah (Kayla) Branscome – Pulaski Cassandra (Dusty) Phillips – Pulaski Grandchildren Chase […]
Case numbers are coming down across the district with some trends worth mentioning. Montgomery County is beginning to show a slight decline. Community cases in Montgomery County are down significantly while university cases remain elevated. We know from our case investigations and contact tracing that there is no measurable spillover […]
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force is now providing COVID-19 vaccinations to those ages 16 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions. To pre-register, visit www.NRVRoadtoWellness.com. For now, vaccines remain available only by pre-registration and appointment. The task force is especially seeking to locate anyone […]
Radford High graduate Justice Marshall (right) and Pulaski County High graduate Brody Fields are members of the Division III Emory & Henry Wasps in Emory, Va. Marshall is a freshman wide receiver for the Wasps, while Fields is a junior offensive lineman. The Wasps, coached by former Virginia Tech offensive […]
Beginning March 17th, 2021 there will be only 2 Meal distribution sites: Snowville Elementary: 1-2 pm on Wednesday’s Dublin United Methodist Church: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm every Wednesday. This site will serve the Fairlawn, Dublin and Pulaski areas. (Address 424 E. Main Street, Dublin, VA 24084) Distributions for dates […]
Three people have announced their candidacies for the Seventh District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. Republican Nick Rush prompted the announcements last week when he broke the news on Facebook that he would not seek a sixth term in the House. So far Sherri Blevins, Marie March and […]
ROANOKE, Va. – Appalachian Power has filed a request with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) seeking recovery of electric transmission costs. Submitted last week, the rate change is the first sought by the company since 2017 for transmission infrastructure improvements. In its filing, Appalachian Power requested to increase the […]
Tuesday night the Pulaski County School Board unanimously approved the final part of the school system’s new Comprehensive Plan for Equity. Last month the board approved the first five strategies of the plan, which has been created in response to state guidelines for school systems to eliminate racial and socio-economic […]
After 40 years experience as a building contractor, Todd Lewis was seeking direction from God on how to use his talents and abilities to help young people and his community. The concept transpired during a spontaneous trip. “Several months ago, I was seeking direction from God and decided to go […]
Corbin Grantham, son of former Pulaski County Cougar Todd Grantham, is a freshman outfielder this season for Southeast Conference baseball power Mississippi State. The 5-10, 185 pound Corbin joined the Bulldog program this year after strong high school baseball and football seasons at Buchholz High in Gainesville, Fla. He finished […]