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 […]
Taking It To The Streets Ministry in Pulaski has been called by God to serve citizens in Pulaski County who need food during this particularly difficult time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Charlie Barbettini, Pastor of Taking It To The Streets said this week, “We feel that this is what […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginians began adjusting Monday to living with the threat of the new coronavirus, a new reality that left elected officials and business owners struggling to decide what should stay open and what should close. The state said Monday the total number of people who tested positive […]
Motor Mile Speedway & Dragway has suspended the start of its 2020 season through Friday, May 15th. Track management will make every effort to reschedule all speedway and dragway events affected by this scheduling adjustment. Track management will continue to monitor state and federal developments regarding event gatherings. We will […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding Service Academy Day: “I have been informed by the various United States Service Academies that, due to the unprecedented nature of the coronavirus emergency, they will not be able to attend the Service Academy Day on March 28th. It is with […]