RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Most of Virginia is beginning the first phase of a gradual reopening plan put in place by Gov. Ralph Northam. The governor is allowing some nonessential businesses to reopen Friday in most of the state. Northern Virginia, Richmond and Accomack County were all granted two week […]
RICHMOND, VA. (AP) — Virginia’s capital city and a rural county on the Eastern Shore are opting out of beginning to reopen Friday, saying it is still too soon to ease restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Ralph Northam granted requests to the city of Richmond and Accomack County on […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It will be a summer in the South for NASCAR: The stock car series announced Thursday it will stick to Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Florida and Alabama for June races — all of them without fans. NASCAR has now set plans for 20 races — including nine […]
Pulaski County High School head football coach Stephen James has resigned. According to School Board Chairman Timmy Hurst, James announced his intentions during a meeting with School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers Thursday afternoon. According to Hurst, James said he is leaving Pulaski County to take a teaching position at George […]
Two Pulaski County High School seniors have been nominated for this year’s B’nai B’rith Athletic and Achievement Award Sponsored by the Roanoke Jewish Federation. Pulaski County’s nominees are Alaina Akers, daughter of Anthony and Jody Akers of Pulaski and Luke Russell, son of Dean and Gina Russell of Dublin. Four […]
Election day in the Towns of Pulaski and Dublin and the City of Radford City is Tuesday, May 19. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in both Pulaski and Dublin will elect a mayor and three members of town council. In Radford, voters will elect […]
Taking It To The Streets Ministries is resuming its Coronavirus Pandemic Collection and Distribution for the needy, elderly and shut-ins. Distribution will resume Monday, May 18th from 5 p.m. til 7 p.m. at 223 N. Washington Ave. in downtown Pulaski. The distribution is for Pulaski County residents only. You will receive […]
The Town of Pulaski’s most recent flooding event was quick, but costly with 47 structures in and around the town being damaged. The quick event set off a new round of discussions among town council members about what can be done to stop such flooding in the future. Pulaski Fire […]
After several closed-door sessions in the past, Pulaski Town Council last week gave its blessing to what it calls “Project Cow.” According to Town Manager Shawn Utt, Project Cow involves a $3 million expansion of Calfee Park over the next five years. Besides the additional investment in the park by […]
Martin’s Pharmacy is expanding to greater serve the needs of the Pulaski County community, with a new member on the Pharmacy staff and soon-to-open location in Dublin. Although the pharmacy has been a local business for 77 years, Pharmacist Eddie Hale bought it 43 years ago in 1985 from Henry […]
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Q: It’s been shocking to witness the events of the past several weeks. I would have never guessed that a virus could sweep across the world and essentially close it down. Is it possible that God has sent the recent problems to […]
Today is Thursday, May 14, the 135th day of 2020. There are 231 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 14, 1940, the Netherlands surrendered to invading German forces during World War II. On this date: In 1643, Louis XIV became King of France at age […]