The New River Community Action (NRCA) Emergency Assistance Program has revised operating procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. To help protect employees, volunteers and clients, NRCA Emergency Assistance staff will respond to requests for services and conduct intake interviews over the phone. Temporary regulations prevent the disconnection of utilities, so […]
Janet Louise Stanley Ratcliff, 63 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life, surrounded by family and in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center-Salem on Sunday Evening, March 15, 2020. Born December 12, 1956, in Giles County VA, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Myrtle Whittaker Stanley. She […]
Co-pays eliminated for all Medicaid-covered services, tax relief, small businesses can begin applying for low-interest federal disaster loans RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced further actions to protect public health and support Virginians impacted by the spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Video of today’s media briefing is available here. Increased Access […]
Dublin Town Offices are closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Town is making arrangements to help customers through e-mail, regular mail and telephone. Customers can call the office at 540-674-4731. Building, Zoning, Inspections and new Permits are still available online, calling and/or drop box. Staffing is still in […]
In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Town of Pulaski will be closing all municipal buildings/facilities to the public, effective Monday, March 23rd, 2020. The closures will be revisited and any revisions announced during the week of April 6th, 2020. During this time, the following local government functions will […]
Patricia Inez Aust, 61 of Pulaski, VA died Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home. Ms. Aust will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
COVID-19. A new medical term that evokes fear throughout the community and sends people scampering to their nearest retail store to stock up on items they consider essential for daily life. While pandemic levels of coronaviruses are not new (SARS in 2002; Swine Flu H1N1 in 2009; MERS 2012), they […]
“Friday at 4 p.m. we were an education agency. By Wednesday we will be a large-scale meals on wheels, serving some 40,000 meals a week. To do that kind of transition that quickly is pretty amazing.” Dr. Kevin Siers Pulaski County School Superintendent By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Monday evening […]
Joe David Brannock, Sr., age 60 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born December 31, 1959 in Galax, Virginia he was the son of Sandra Thomas Brannock and the late Verlon Welch Brannock. Grandmothers, Vertie Brannock, Ruth Thomas and brother, Jimmy […]
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke emergency authority to marshal industry to fight the coronavirus, as the economic fallout from the crisis mounted with word that Detroit’s Big Three automakers are shutting down their North American factories to protect workers. On a day of head-spinning […]
Tammy Elaine Edwards Montgomery, age 57 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home. Born February 17, 1963 in Radford she was the daughter of the late Windle Jackson “Jack” Edwards and Judy Jones Edwards. Her brother, Windle Edwards, Jr., sister, Susan Renee Grubb, maternal grandmother, Irene […]
WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Wythe County has declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 or Coronavirus. While Wythe County, at this time, does not have a recorded positive case of COVID-19, officials understand the risk and severity of this situation and will continue to implement plans and provide […]