Schools Closed Wednesday
Pulaski County School are closed today.
Beckner named new Human Resources Director for Pulaski County Schools
Pulaski County Public Schools would like to announce the hiring of Ms. Jana Beckner as the new Director of Human Resources. She was approved by the Pulaski County School Board at their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Ms. Beckner was previously employed by LewisGale Hospital Pulaski for over […]
Obituary for Donald Wayne Newman
Donald Wayne Newman, age 72 of Pulaski passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. Born December 13, 1946 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Roby Siebert Newman & Goldie Quesenberry Newman. His brother, Bill Newman also preceded him in death. Donald retired with […]
Old Dominion hires Penn State assistant Rahne as head coach
Old Dominion has hired Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne as its head coach. Rahne has been offensive coordinator at Penn State the last two seasons and on coach James Franklin’s staffs with the Nittany Lions and Vanderbilt since 2011. The 39-year-old former Cornell quarterback has never been a head […]
New River Valley Business Center at 100 percent occupancy
The NRV Business Center is a Regional Business Incubator for Small Businesses and Business Startups is at 100% Capacity for the First Time in its History December 10, 2019, the New River Valley Development Corporation that owns and manages the New River Valley Business Center announces today that they have […]
Virginia Sheriff: He’ll deputize residents if gun laws pass
CULPEPER, Va. (AP) — A Virginia sheriff has vowed to deputize county residents if the new Democratic majority in the state legislature passes gun control measures. “Every Sheriff and Commonwealth Attorney in Virginia will see the consequences if our General Assembly passes further unnecessary gun restrictions,” Culpeper County Sheriff Scott […]
Virginia gun rights activists vow to fight new restrictions
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — More than 200 gun rights activists wearing “Guns SAVE Lives” stickers rallied Monday in Virginia, vowing to fight any attempt by the new Democratic majority in the state legislature to pass new restrictions on gun ownership. The “God. Family. Guns” rally was held just a month […]
14 Cougars honored on All-RR and All-Region 4D teams; Austin Gallimore Defensive Player of the Year
Pulaski County’s 9-3 and region semi-final football team has been recognized with 14 different players receiving mentions of various honors. Three players made first team on the All River Ridge District and All Region 4D squads; kicker Broc Simpson, linebacker Austin Gallimore, and defensive back Gage Mannon. […]
Clemson’s Return to College Football Playoff Headlines ACC Bowl Lineup
ACC leads all conferences with 10 ticketed for postseason games GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Defending national champion Clemson’s return to the College Football Playoff for the fifth consecutive year highlighted a Sunday in which the Atlantic Coast Conference landed a nation-leading 10 bowl bids. The five-time ACC Champion Tigers (13-0) are […]
Virginia Tech, Kentucky to square off in Belk Bowl on Dec. 31
BLACKSBURG – Head coach Justin Fuente has guided the Hokies to a 27th consecutive bowl appearance as Virginia Tech (8-4) will face Kentucky (7-5) in the Belk Bowl at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The contest will mark the first meeting between the two […]
Hokies vs. Wildcats in Belk Bowl
Virginia Tech to face Kentucky in the Belk Bowl.
Unfamiliar rivals Florida, Virginia headed to Orange Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — There isn’t much of a history between Florida and Virginia. The schools met in the College World Series in 2015, the Cavaliers ousting the Gators on the way to the national championship. They’ve played in the NCAA basketball tournament twice in recent years, the Gators […]