The Governor Signed Bills to Support High School Career and Technical Education, Streamline Financial Aid, & Empower Parents to Engage in Their Child’s Course Selection RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation to strengthen schools, make sure students are set up for long-term success, and keep kids safe and […]
July 2, 1946 – April 7, 2026 Rebecca “Becky” Ann Hedrick, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was the birth daughter of James Willard Arrington and Edith Alton Arrington. After her mother, Edith, passed away when she was very young, she was raised in West Virginia […]
September 27, 1933 – April 4, 2026 Conley Hugh Dishon of Snowville, VA passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. Conley was born September 27, 1933, to Freeman and Dallas Dishon. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen and Mozelle; and brother, Merle. Conley is survived by his […]
Michael Detroit Malone, age 73 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, April 4, 2026 at his home with his family. Born September 24, 1952, he was the son of Frances Rogers Kidd and the late James & Evelyn Malone. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Harold Kidd; sisters […]
The Governor Signed Bills to Accelerate Economic Development Projects Across the Commonwealth — Including the Second-Largest Project Ever in Southern Virginia Spanberger: “Attracting New Businesses and Jobs to Virginia is a Core Focus of My Administration” RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to grow Virginia’s economy, create […]
May 6, 1947 – April 5, 2026 Robert “Bob” Lee Donley, 78, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home in Dublin. He was a member of Blue Ridge Church and a well known Barber in Dublin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Trevy and Edith […]
Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Morgan Paulette demonstrates drone techniques and safety with Pulaski County students and teachers. By Case Keatley, Virginia Cooperative Extension For hundreds of fourth-grade students from across the New River Valley, a recent trip to Virginia Tech offered more than just a day away from the […]
The New River Community College Educational Foundation has announced an increase in its scholarship award amount for the 2026–2027 academic year, raising the award from $1,700 to $2,150. The increased funding will cover up to six credits per semester for eligible students, providing expanded financial support and access to higher […]
DMV Shares Tips for Sharing the Road Safely RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Commonwealth’s Highway Safety Office, is launching a powerful new highway safety campaign aimed at increasing motorists’ awareness of motorcycles and the people who ride them. Centered on the message that there’s a […]
RADFORD – Radford University’s International Guitar Festival marks its 25th year bringing world-class musicians from across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America to campus. The festival features four concerts over two days, along with masterclasses, workshops and discussions designed for students, musicians and the public. A highlight of this […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Baseball Team kept their undefeated season going in as they smacked the Grayson County Blue Devils around by the score of 12-6. The contest looked like it was going to be over quick with the 10 run mercy rule coming into play after five innings as […]
GLADE SPRING, VA – At the Judy Thomas Invitational, the Pulaski County boys team placed third with 51 points, while the girls team finished tenth with 16 points in a competitive field of 19 teams. Starting out strong for the cougars, Braxton Merchant claimed first in high jump with a […]