You here college football coaches say it all the time, especially when they are a new hire. “We must build a fence around our state.” That would certainly be a good thing, but what do you do when somebody like Clemson starts erecting a fence around the nation? Some of […]
Pulaski County Schools this evening released the following statement regarding its 2019-20 budget following a final work session at the school board office. “Pulaski County Public Schools is happy to announce that the school board will be able to address the majority of its budget priorities for the next school […]
Catherine Oreta Webb Yelton, age 88, of Pulaski, was embraced by our Lord and taken to her eternal home on May 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Mary Virginia and Larson Sparrell Webb, brothers John Walter “Jake” Webb, Marvin Douglas “Bud” Webb and a much-loved cousin […]
Joseph “Joe” Elbert Miller, age 60 of Draper passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home. Born June 11, 1958 in Wilmington, Delaware he was the son of the late Elbert Francis Miller & Mary Louise Ennis Miller. Joe graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Delaware, he […]
The Trump Administration has announced that the Town of Pulaski is one of 15 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal initiative that helps communities reinvest in existing neighborhoods and improve quality of life as they develop the local food economy. Through LFLP, a team […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the Town of Pulaski was selected to participate in the Federal Local Foods, Local Places program for 2019. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Northern Border Regional Commission. He issued the following statement: […]
SALEM – As part of a bridge jacking project, the bridge over Interstate 81 at exit 92 towards Draper in Pulaski County is closed. This project will raise the bridge to increase its clearance over I-81 along with additional repairs. During the closure, drivers will need to use the service road […]
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) held its largest yet GiveBigNRV Giving Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, to help over 100 nonprofits across the New River Valley (NRV) raise money and draw attention to the important work they do for the region. The event exceeded its […]
Nora Strouth Stanberry, age 93 of Dublin passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home. Born September 3, 1925 in Saltville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Henry Strouth and Lummie Cahill Strouth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Stanberry; brother, Joe […]
Oreta Webb Yelton, age 88 of Pulaski died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
With deep regret and sadness, we announce the passing of Mona Mae Chinault, 80, of Pulaski, VA. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4th. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, parent, and grandparent; a warm and caring person who touched many lives with […]
RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 6, 2019–The Virginia Lottery has launched a new gaming experience – MobilePlay. MobilePlay offers players the opportunity to purchase all existing draw games and new “e-games” via the Virginia Lottery mobile app. MobilePlay works by connecting a smartphone or tablet to a Lottery retailer’s Bluetooth signal. The […]