Pulaski County (Virginia)

Tazewell ceremony honors 'true Va. heroes'

2013-05-19 13:54:03

Family members of fallen officers leaned on each other for support as a bagpiper played the final notes of "Amazing Grace" at the gym on the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office property Saturday. Officers from across the Commonwealth gathered with...

Communities In Schools kickoff held in Bristol

2013-05-10 05:04:02

The city school division is now host of a non-traditional national program designed to keep students enrolled in school and help them graduate. Communities In Schools of Southwest Virginia, one of three affiliates established this year in Virginia, is...

State trooper ceremony honors Pulaski County officer

2013-05-10 10:04:02

A Pulaski County-based state police trooper who died in the line of duty in October will be recognized at the department's annual memorial service this morning. Trooper Andrew Fox, 27, died Oct. 5 after being struck by a vehicle while directing...

Several areas participating in National Drug Take Back event on April 27

2013-04-18 12:28:00

Several areas in the WDBJ7 viewing area are taking part in National Drug Take Back day April 27. The events run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event allows the public to get rid of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. The...

Pearisburg teacher is $25,000 richer after winning award for teaching excellence

2013-04-18 19:06:00

A 5th grade teacher from Pearisburg and a 9th and 10th grade teacher from Washington County were presented with $25,000 and international trips as recipients of the 14th annual McGlothlin Awards for Teaching Excellence. Pamela J. MacDonald and Steve Ahn...

"The Wall That Heals" rolls into Halifax County

2013-04-09 17:30:00

It's called The Wall That Heals and it's traveling around the country with the names of thousands of people who died during the Vietnam War. It's a half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. sitting at Halifax County High...

Public Record for March 24, 2013

2013-03-22 12:40:00

BOYLE DISTRICT COURT Cases handled recently in Boyle District Court, listed by name, charge, fine and jail sentence, where applicable, include the following. Court costs also were assessed in most cases. Ages and addresses are listed if available. Judge...

UPDATE: Traffic moving again on Interstate 81 North in Pulaski County

2013-03-21 07:21:00

Traffic is moving again on Interstate 81 in Pulaski County. Earlier Thursday morning there was a back up near mile marker 105 caused by an accident. ============================== Two accidents on Interstate 81 North in Pulaski County are causing...

2013 report ranks Henry and Tazewell Counties as least healthy in Virginia

2013-03-20 09:03:00

A new report says counties and municipalities in northern Virginia tend to be healthier than their counterparts in the southern part of the state. The report was released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin...

Pulaski County Veterans Court sees success in first year

2013-03-18 12:03:00

WAYNESVILLE, Mo -- It's a success story in Pulaski County. The Veterans Court launched in July, and it started receiving its first participants in October. The goal of the court is to put more emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation rather than...

Mexican company to open large greenhouse, create 205 jobs in Pulaski County

2013-03-15 12:54:00

A Mexican company will open a large greenhouse in Pulaski County, creating 205 jobs in the New River Valley. Red Sun Farms will open an operation at the New River Valley Commerce Park in Pulaski County. Governor McDonnell is expected to make the...

Several area schools awarded honors from the Board of Education

2013-03-13 12:53:00

A few area schools received big honors from Richmond Wednesday. The Board of Education Excellence awards were given to 51 schools across the state. The only school in Roanoke City to receive the award was Crystal Spring Elementary. It met all...

A look at burial containers at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Pulaski County.

2013-02-12 17:25:00

Lafayette High School head football coach Paul Wheeler during the Virginia High School League championship game against Pulaski County at Liberty University Saturday

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