RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a move Thursday to effectively extend this year’s legislative session to its customary 46-day length after Republican lawmakers sought to cut it short. Northam signed a proclamation summoning lawmakers for a special session that would begin Wednesday. Technically, the annual session […]
On a cold Wednesday night in Hillsville against the Carroll County Cavaliers, the Lady Cougars pulled it out in the fourth quarter, winning 44-39. The Cougars trailed most of the game in this defensive struggle. Both teams struggled shooting the ball. The Cougars were 13 of 61 from the field […]
Loretta Wagner Hight, 83, of Pulaski away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at her home. Born in Pulaski on Nov. 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Cruff Wagner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Crockett Hight, Sr.; a son, Paul Andrew Hight, […]
Due to the forecasted sleet and freezing rain, Pulaski County Public Schools will operate all schools on a 2-hour delay for Friday, February 5, 2021. Our operations personnel will assess road conditions tomorrow morning to determine whether or not the delay needs to be changed to a closing code.
Pulaski Town Council heard generally good news from the auditor Tuesday night, even though some of the financial numbers reviewed weren’t where council would like them to be. Also, council approved documents related to the James Hardie project and praised town employees for snow removal efforts from last weekend’s winter […]
The Pulaski County School Board held its first budget work session Tuesday, hearing requests from principals and about proposed amendments to the state budget for the 2021-22 school year. According to Assistant School Superintendent Chris Stafford, the state is in the second year of its biennial budget approved during last […]
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed a positive Covid diagnosis of an employee from Pulaski County Middle School who was last present on Tuesday, January 26 2021. It has been determined that proper mitigation strategies were followed and school has since been thoroughly cleaned. PCPS will continue to work with […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sam Hauser and Trey Murphy III each scored 18 points and No. 14 Virginia produced a strong finishing stretch to beat North Carolina State 64-57 on Wednesday night. Jay Huff added 12 points for the Cavaliers (12-3, 8-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who had their 15-game ACC […]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Xavier Johnson has been a starter for 79 of the 81 games he’s played for Pittsburgh, but if he has more games like his effort Wednesday night against No. 16 Virginia Tech, he might take a liking to coming off the bench. Removed from the starting lineup […]
Laurie Buchwald, Democratic candidate in the race for Virginia’s 38th state Senate District seat, will speak at the Pulaski County Democratic Committee virtual meeting Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m. Join the meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/93602039825 Join from a Telephone： Dial +1 408 638 0968 […]
Lillie Joan Spence Lambert, 75, of Dublin died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pulaski on June 4, 1945 and was the daughter of the late James Arnold Spence, Sr. and Evelyn Irene Quesenberry Spence. She was also preceded in death […]