MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. used a trip to NASCAR’s shortest track to end a lengthy losing streak on the day the stock car series at long last banned the Confederate flag. Truex cruised down the stretch and won his first NASCAR Cup race of the season on […]
The press box at Kenneth J. Dobson Stadium has now been named the “Dan Callahan Press Box” by the Pulaski County School Board as a way to honor the longtime sportswriter who passed away May 20. The board unanimously approved a resolution – written by former school board member Mike […]
The men and women who worked on the Pulaski County Public Schools’ COVID Shutdown Food Crew were named Tuesday as the school system’s Employees of the Year. The announcement Tuesday by Dr. Kevin Siers, Superintendent of Schools, came during the school board’s regular monthly meeting for June, held in the […]
Six Pulaski County Schools students were recognized Tuesday by the School Board for receiving Good Citizen Awards from the The Daughters of the American Revolution. The awards were announced by School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers at the school board’s meeting at the Little Theater at Pulaski County High School. According […]
A week of special activities for seniors at Pulaski County High School – called Senior Week – gets underway this Saturday. Newly named PCHS Principal, Jennifer Bolling outlined plans for the special week to the School Board on Tuesday. It all starts Saturday, June 13, 2020 with a Senior Parade & […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – With the announcement of Governor Northam’s plan to reopen K-12 public schools in Virginia, the VHSL staff will begin the process to align his Phase II & III Plan with the work the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) has already done, then share those guidelines with the […]
NASCAR has banned the use of the Confederate flag at all of its events and properties. This afternoon, NASCAR issued the following statement: “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and […]
New River Community College has announced plans for the coming academic year. Fall semester classes, which will begin August 24, will be offered online with the exception of some career/technical and workforce development programs that require hands-on or clinical experiences. For the first two weeks of the semester, all instruction […]
Following Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s recommendation that Virginia enter Phase Two of his Safer At Home reopening plan, the Town of Pulaski’s Municipal Building will be reopening to the public on Monday, June 15th. Extra time has been taken to ensure that members of the public can safely conduct their […]
Kevin Andrew Gibson, age 26 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born June 22, 1993 in Radford, he is the son of Jennifer Ann Capps Gibson and the late Douglas Edward Gibson, Sr. His grandparents also preceded him in death. He is survived by his Mother Jennifer Ann […]
A Celebration of Life for Rebecca G. “Becky” Nunley, who died April 3, 2020 will be held this Sunday, June 14 at the Thorn Spring Golf Club. Family will greet friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. followed by a service with Rev. Neal Turner officiating. In lieu of flowers, please […]
Pulaski Town Manager Shawn Utt on Tuesday announced his resignation. He has been named as the next county administrator of Smyth County. The following is a statement from the Town of Pulaski on his resignation: After seven years as a community leader in the Town of Pulaski, Shawn Utt has […]