Pulaski News

Many area banks, public offices, utilities and services will take a break to observe Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

Timothy "Blake" Greenwood, age 24 days, died Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board will hold a public hearing June 4 on a $15.4 billion draft Six-Year Improvement Program that includes just over $35 million in road projects in Pulaski County and $533 million in the Salem District.

The Pulaski County High School Cross Country and Track team will receive proceeds from the annual New River Trail 5K Race to be held Saturday, June 15, in the town of Pulaski.

Wax your vintage Cadillac and polish your old Thunderbird: the classic car Cruise In is coming to Main Street Pulaski.

After a two-week "trial run," The Marketplace, Pulaski's new farmer's market under the direction and management of the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, will celebrate its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, May 21.

Saturday's Pulaski Grand Slam Bluegrass Festival at Calfee Park had a modest turnout and, despite the intermittent light rain, much milder weather then the previous two years' events.

Here are six recently proposed and enacted pieces of legislation impacting surgery centers and healthcare clinics.

Although seat belt usage is a yearlong focus of area law enforcement, authorities will be extra vigilant for unrestrained drivers beginning May 20 when the 2013 "Click It or Ticket" campaign gets underway.

The second Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Transportation Museum Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 21 at the Pulaski Country Club.

Students of Ericka Lytton and Jennifer Ratcliff's Pre-K classes at Critzer Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to learn more about the town of Pulaski on Friday.

When Pulaski officials learned of plans for a "methadone clinic" in town, there was nothing they could do to stop it since there were no zoning provisions to address such facilities.

Word to the wise; if you have a court case, it's a good idea not to consume alcohol before going.

Two women charged with embezzling funds from Pulaski County businesses last summer entered guilty pleas in Pulaski County Circuit Court Friday.

At the end of Tuesday's Pulaski Town Council meeting, Robert Strenz stepped up to address the council and offer them a chance at having a caboose added to the Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Transportation Museum.

A Pulaski man who was to be tried in Pulaski County Circuit Court Friday was instead ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine whether he is competent to stand trial.

For the past nine weeks, we've gone out into the public and gotten your answers to a single question each time.

It's almost time to take a break from work and head out to the Pulaski Train Station as the town of Pulaski kicks off its "Lunch at the Depot" series for the summer.

After a 6 p.m. closed session that lasted a little over a half hour, Mayor Jeff Worrell announced Pulaski Town Manager John Hawley would be allowed to finish out his tenure, laying to rest rumors he was to be fired from his position by council.

Mother nature gave Pulaski a break from periods of heavy rain Tuesday, just in time to offer some sunshine for the opening of The Marketplace, Pulaski's new farmers' market.