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 […]
~ Back to school plan informed by collaborative process, outlines steps for safely resuming in-person instruction and school activities ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced a phased approach that allows Virginia schools to slowly resume in-person classes for summer school and the coming academic year. The K-12 phased reopening plan […]
Sunday, June 14, 7:00 pm at the Kenneth J. Dobson Stadium at Pulaski County High School. The service will be led by members of the Class of 2020 and Class Officers. There will be a praise band to lead the gathering in special songs, chosen to reflect this unusual ending to […]
The Town of Pulaski’s Deputy Town Manager, Nichole Hair, is resigning, effective July 5. Town Manager Shawn Utt made the announcement this afternoon in a press release. The release follows: On Friday, June 5th, Nichole Hair, Deputy Town Manager, notified the Town of her pending resignation as she looks to […]
Today is Tuesday, June 9, the 161st day of 2020. There are 205 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 9, 2004, the body of Ronald Reagan arrived in Washington to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda before the 40th president’s funeral. On this […]
LONDON (AP) — It’s an issue that’s been argued about for months, both by experts and by people strolling through parks all over the world: Can people who don’t feel sick spread the coronavirus, and if so should we all be wearing masks to stop it? Even the World Health […]
Limited Numbers will be Allowed Entrance to NASCAR Cup Series Events at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR today announced its plan to reintroduce guests at select NASCAR Cup Series races beginning with the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway (June 14 on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) and […]