Schools closed Thursday
Pulaski County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 13, 2018. (Employee Code 1)
Community Foundation awards over $138,000 in grants to 45 NRV projects
Last month the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) awarded $138, 134 in grants to 45 projects throughout the region through its Responsive Grant Program. The CFNRV manages over $10 million in assets in 185 endowed funds created by NRV individuals, families, and businesses to award grants to […]
Governor proposes pay boost for teachers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam outlined parts of his upcoming state budget proposal Tuesday that — if passed — would include a historic pay boost for state teachers. Northam wants to spend $88 million to boost a 3 percent pay raise for teachers scheduled to take effect […]
Dublin Town Office, garbage Christmas schedule
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 26th. Garbage scheduled for pick-up on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th will be picked up on Wednesday, December 26th along with Wednesday’s regular pick-up.
Obituary for Peggy Sayers
Peggy Sayers, 77, of Draper, VA died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her home She was born in Wythe County on May 6, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Porter Dunford and Mattie Moore Dunford. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Sayers; sisters, Brenda […]
New survey finds 14 percent of Virginians are smokers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A new state survey shows that about 14 percent of Virginians consider themselves regular smokers. A report by the Virginia Department of Health found that Southwest Virginia had the highest rate of smoking, with smokers making up more than 18 percent of the region’s population. Smokers […]
Obituary for Richard Douglas Blevins
Richard Douglas Blevins of Pulaski, was accepted into the loving embrace of Christ on December 5, 2018. Richard was born on March 21, 1929 in Logan, West Virginia to Everett Blevins and Ova Curry Blevins. He will be remembered as a person who loved life, a family man, and an […]
‘Cops and Kids’ event benefits children in Valley
Bringing joy to children is a hallmark of the holiday season, so law enforcement agencies in the New Valley joined together last Saturday (Dec. 8, 2018) for the “Cops and Kids” event to take children in need shopping for their Christmas gifts. Law enforcement officers and their pint-sized partners met […]
Racing returns in 2019 to Motor Mile Speedway
Things – race cars, specifically – will be back on track at Motor Mile Speedway in 2019. Motor Mile Speedway’s 2019 schedule release heralds the anticipated return of a racing program. Pending NASCAR approval, the New River Valley short track will be embarking on its 31st NASCAR-sanctioned season, with the […]
Obituary for Nancy Faulkner Parks
Nancy Faulkner Parks, age 79, of Pulaski, VA went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2018 at her home and surrounded by her family. Born on November 16, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Luther C. Faulkner and Clara C. Faulkner of Bland, VA. She is […]
Obituary for Linda Darlene Nelson Wall
Linda Darlene Nelson Wall, age 71 of Wytheville and formerly Pulaski passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at her home. Born February 7, 1948 in Wythe County she was the daughter of the late James Nelson & Celia Spencer Nelson. Her husband, Roy Randolph Wall, Sr., sisters, Catherine Victoria Nelson […]
Emergency Needs Task Force collecting toys, food
The Emergency Needs Task Force (ENTF) of Pulaski County will be collecting toys and non-perishable food items to help those in need this holiday season. Tis the season of giving and we invite you to join us in our effort to help ensure a joyous holiday season for all by […]