Due to extensive flooding on Monday, April 13th, the Town of Pulaski is partnering with the Pulaski County Public Service Authority (PSA) to provide a flood debris drop-off area in the First Street parking lot located at the corner of First Street SW and Randolph Avenue (behind the Pulaski Fire […]
According to the Virginia Department of Health’s COVID-19 website, Pulaski County now has eight confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Montgomery County has increased to 40, while Radford remains at 1 case. Wythe County is at 8, Floyd has 1 and Giles County has 4. Statewide, 231 people have died from […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — More than 100,000 Virginians filed unemployment claims in the past week, new data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor shows. It’s a significant drop from the nearly 150,000 from a week before but still a massive number compared to filings before the coronavirus outbreak. […]
It is natural for parents and grandparents to brag about their kids. What seems to be unusual though is when kids appreciate and brag about their parents. In William “Patrick” McClanahan’s case, the family admiration is mutual and much deserved. McClanahan, who graduated top in his class from Pulaski County […]
(Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia) – A regional effort of seven United Ways has raised $361,000 so far and reached their initial goal of 19% of the $1.9 million goal of the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia Regional Relief Fund to combat effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The fund […]
Richmond – Today, Republican Party of Virginia Chairman, Jack Wilson, issued the following statement in response to Governor Northam’s decision yesterday to extend the closure of many Virginia businesses until May 8th: “Virginians are the most resilient people on the face of the Earth. We have survived everything from the Civil War […]
Pulaski County’s COVID-19 case count is now up to 5, according to the Virginia Department of Health’s COVID-19 website. Across the New River Valley, Wythe County remains at 7 cases, Floyd, 1; Giles, 4; Radford, 1, and Montgomery County at 34. Carroll County has 3 and the City of Galax […]
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, Republican Caucus Chair Kathy Byron, R-Bedford, and Republican Caucus Whip Jay Leftwich, R-Chesapeake, issued the following statement: “Virginians are an industrious and creative people. In the weeks since all this began, we’ve seen some amazing efforts to improvise, adapt, and overcome. Businesses that have […]
Includes ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that he will extend Executive Order Fifty-Three for two weeks, through Friday, May 8, 2020. Executive Order Fifty-Three originally signed on March 24, bans crowds of more than 10 people; closes recreation, entertainment, and personal care […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $357,000 in grants to airports in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District: “The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted tremendous damage on airports, including the general aviation airports in the Ninth District. Travel restrictions and the economic slowdown have […]
Linda Gail Harrison Stallings, age 64 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home. Born January 15, 1956 in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Cloyd Harless Long & Stella Mae Harrison Webb. Her husband, James Arthur Stallings, daughter, Sandra Michelle Harrison and brothers, […]
According to 247sports.com, Boston College has secured a commitment from 2021 Radford kicker Connor Lytton Tyler Calvaruso, writing for 247sports.com, reported Lytton is currently unranked by 247Sports, but Chris Sailer kicking has him among the best kicking prospects in the Class of 2021. National Kicking Rankings has Lytton ranked as […]