Carl Tacy passed away at the age of 87 last week. His passing made me think of how indebted I was to that kind and thoughtful man who just also happened to be a heckuva basketball coach. But when I got to know him it was years after the good […]
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today requested the General Assembly move the May General Election and all special elections scheduled for May 5, 2020 to the November 3, 2020 General Election date to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Governor is also exercising his statutory authority (§ 24.2-603.1 of the Code […]
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 87 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE: BLAND BUCHANAN CARROLL CRAIG DICKENSON FLOYD GILES GRAYSON MONTGOMERY PATRICK PULASKI ROANOKE SMYTH TAZEWELL WYTHE VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE: GALAX RADFORD ROANOKE SALEM
Pulaski County Youth Spring Sports In response to Virginia’s stay at home order (due to COVID-19) in effect until June 10th 2020, Pulaski County Parks & Recreation has canceled all 2020 spring sports programs. Previously paid program fees for participants will be credited to their child’s next sporting activity. Randolph […]
April 8, 2020, Pulaski County is encouraging all of its citizens to heed the recommendations of the CDC and take extra measures of precaution to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Everyone in Pulaski County should seriously consider wearing cloth face coverings when out in public when conditions exist […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $4,848,350 to health centers in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District for addressing the coronavirus. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Many Ninth District residents rely on community health centers, and the coronavirus outbreak makes continued support for them […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech announced it will move all summer classes online and impose a hiring freeze amid the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to moving classes online, new student orientation for the fall semester and summer conferences will also take place digitally, the university said Monday. Events that […]
On March 31, 2020 at 1:50 p.m. Radford City Police Department Officers were dispatched to 2307 West Main Street, West-End Delimart, in reference to a man threatening employees with a knife. The offender fled the scene before the arrival of officers; however, RCPD was able to obtain a suspect and […]
In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Town of Pulaski is closing the Dora Trail to the public, along with all Town parks and playgrounds. This closure will go into effect today, April 7th and will remain in place until further notice. As Pulaski County now has multiple confirmed […]
The CARES Act provides increased benefits for workers collecting unemployment insurance by $600 for claims effective March 29th until July 31st. Increased benefits for eligible claimants under traditional unemployment insurance will start to be paid as soon as next week. The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) recently received guidance from the United States Department […]
Burton, Earnhardt Jr., Edwards, Elder, Matthews nominated for first time DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, introducing the Modern Era and Pioneer Ballots for the first time. The list includes five first-time NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees […]