WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid to help people through the financial pain of the coronavirus crisis, with sizable checks directly to Americans as part of the deal. Trump wants checks out to the public within two weeks, Treasury […]
Pursuant to an order dated March 16, 2020 of the Honorable Donald D. Lemons, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, all non-essential, non-emergency court proceedings in all courts are suspended until April 6, 2020 (21 days). This order includes almost all civil, traffic, and criminal matters, with limited […]
Directs adherence to 10-person gathering ban, quarantine for high-risk individuals, worker and employer support RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced additional steps to help Virginians impacted by novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, stop the spread of the virus in the Commonwealth, and protect public health. “Everyone must play a role to help […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House was asking Congress on Tuesday to approve a sweeping emergency stimulus package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the most far-reaching economic rescue package since the Great Recession of 2008. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin planned […]
Following further consultation with the league’s member institutions, and after previously suspending all athletic activities indefinitely, the ACC has made the decision to cancel all athletic related activities including all competition and practice through the end of the 2019-20 academic year. The unanimous decision was made to mitigate the further […]
March 18, 1938 March 16, 2020 Roy Eugene Hall, 81, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. He was retired from Jefferson Mills. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chaffin and Nancy Hall; and sons, Preston Eugene Hall and Jeffrey Todd Hall. Survivors include his son, Kirk […]
Pulaski County Public Schools (PCPS) are closed due to concerns over the coronavirus beginning March 16, 2020. The PCPS School Nutrition Program will be providing a packaged breakfast and lunch during this closure. We will utilize the following schedule: o Monday: 2 breakfasts & 2 lunches o Wednesday: 2 breakfasts […]
All LewisGale Facilities Implement New Visitation Policy Beginning Today Salem, VA. (Mar.16, 2020) – To reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses, all LewisGale Regional Health System facilities – including LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, and LewisGale Medical Center – are taking the following precautions to protect […]
Late Monday the State Corporation Commission ordered a halt to utility disconnections during the state of emergency RICHMOND – Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the below statement on the SCC’s announcement that they will halt disconnections by regulated utilities for 60 days during the state of emergency. On Friday, […]
Volunteers needed for medical and non-medical support roles (CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – In emergencies large and small, generous Americans have always volunteered their skills and talents to assist affected communities. Many ask “What can I do to help?” Now, as we face the COVID-19 public health crisis, that question has new […]
As of this morning, the Virginia Community College System has canceled all upcoming May commencement/graduation ceremonies. This includes New River Community College. For more information about the VCCS decision and the Chancellor’s statement, visit https://www.vccs.edu/vccsblog_post/chancellors-note-on-covid-19-and-virginias-community-colleges/
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – Anyone with questions about COVID-19, including local and statewide conditions, symptoms, who should be tested and how that is done, how to minimize the risk of exposure for yourself and your loved ones and what to do if you think you may be ill, can call the […]