A 165,000-square-foot sportsplex is just months away from opening in Pulaski County, and county leaders say it will reshape recreation across southwestern Virginia.
Pulaski could become home to the ninth Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Virginia, but first, town residents must sign a petition to put the decision on the November ballot.
A man who was wanted in numerous Southwest Virginia Counties was arrested in Patrick County on Friday, Patrick County Sheriff’s Office said.
Instead of tearing down old school buildings, Pulaski County is turning them into something new — and getting statewide recognition for it.
Claytor Lake draws boaters from across the region every summer, but anyone hoping to snag a seasonal slip this year is likely already too late. The three largest public marinas on the lake are full, waitlists stretch back to 2024 at some locations, and loyal, long-term renters get first pick each season — leaving little room for newcomers.
More than 500 Pulaski County students are spending part of their summer at Camp Ignite, the school division’s inaugural free summer camp for students in first through eighth grade.
After a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, local hospitals are addressing concerns regarding their closure.
After a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski addressed concerns regarding their closure.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office announced on it’s social media pages that there was a large police presence in the area of Brooklyn Road and Madison Street in the Fairlawn area of the county.
A free, family-friendly aviation event returns to the New River Valley Airport in Pulaski County this Saturday, and organizers say it could be one of the most important things a young person in the region does this summer.
Chronic wasting disease detected in Roanoke, Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski counties as Virginia releases new surveillance results. The disease affects deer, elk and moose and is described as a slow, progressive neurologic disease that is fatal to infected animals. The disease-causing agent, known as a prion, can spread through the urine, feces and saliva of infected animals, DWR said.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it had arrested a man and a woman after a lengthy investigation and an executed search warrant at a residence in Pulaski County on Friday.
The Pulaski County Police Department announced Monday that it had arrested juvenile suspects after they stole a vehicle and stole items from multiple other vehicles in Pulaski County on Sunday.
A man was arrested in Pulaski County after a vehicle fire led to the discovery of over 100 propane tanks that were not his, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said.
The downtown Pulaski polling location saw a steady stream of voters throughout the day Tuesday, with residents saying they felt a deep personal and patriotic responsibility to cast their ballots.
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors provided an update on the construction progress on the county’s sportsplex on Friday, which is expected to open in the fall of this year.
Pulaski County residents have a limited-time chance to leave a permanent mark on history. County officials announced Tuesday that a grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation will fund a community-driven mosaic mural commemorating Pulaski County’s role in the American Revolution — and anyone can pick up a paintbrush and be part of it.
Pulaski County officials announced Tuesday that the county had been awarded a grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to support a community-driven mural project commemorating the county’s role in the American Revolution.
A Pulaski County couple renewed their wedding vows this weekend at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski Chapel, the same hospital where they were married 50 years ago.
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and the County School Board announced the return of the “One Bag Challenge,” a community-wide litter reduction initiative running from Thursday, Feb. 26, through June 30.
Recent discussions about a data center coming to Southwest Virginia have focused on a site in the New River Valley. The Virginia First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (VFRIFA), which owns the New River Commerce Park in Pulaski County, is exploring a major project involving data centers.
Pulaski County and the City of Radford are currently locked in litigation over a revenue-sharing agreement made in 1978, partially due to a particular area of Fairlawn.
Former NASCAR driver and ESPN analyst Stacy Compton has been named general manager of Pulaski County Motorsports Park, marking the return of racing to the New River Valley facility after a two-year pause in operations.
A Pulaski County resident faces a difficult battle to save her generational family home after Hurricane Helene left it severely damaged, putting her in conflict with local flood regulations.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to watch out for scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers and trying to get people to pay them money.
Pulaski County Sports and Entertainment unveiled a new logo on Wednesday for the Pulaski County Sportsplex, a transformative new indoor sports complex that will serve as a premier destination for athletic competition.
Severe cold temperatures continue to impact daily life in Pulaski County, with Peak Creek in downtown Pulaski nearly frozen over as snow continues to fall in the region.
As winter weather intensifies across Southwest Virginia, health and emergency management experts are warning residents about lesser-known cold weather dangers that extend beyond the typical concerns of hypothermia and frostbite.
Pulaski County Animal Control is asking cat owners to keep their vaccinated cats indoors for the next several days.
Pulaski County Animal Control is now offering rabies vaccines after a cat tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Pulaski County Animal Control said.
Pulaski County Emergency Management announced Monday that it had been awarded funding through the U.S Department of the Interior Office of Wildland Fire Slip-pm Tanker Program to strengthen local wildlife response capabilities.
Virginia schools are reporting positive results halfway through the first academic year of implementing the state’s new “bell-to-bell” cell phone policy, with administrators noting improvements in both academic focus and social interaction among students.
Before you toss your old Christmas tree to the curb, Claylor Lake State Park wants you to consider dropping it off at the park to help support the environment.
The Pulaski County Adult Day Service Center provides veterans and the elderly a place to get out of their homes and avoid ending up on the streets. But recently, some attendees have received troubling letters.
One year after Hurricane Helene devastated Southwest Virginia, Claytor Lake Marina has transformed from a debris-filled waterway to a thriving recreational destination again, following a multimillion-dollar federal cleanup effort.
Pulaski County and the City of Radford are battling over a revenue-sharing agreement. Tuesday morning the county of Pulaski filed a lawsuit against the City of Radford.
Pulaski County Officials issued an isolated boil water advisory on Saturday for Pulaski County Public Service Authority water customers located west of the intersection of Old Baltimore and Barrett Ridge.
More than 150 teaching positions remain unfilled across Southwest Virginia as some school districts prepare to welcome students back this week, according to a 2024 Virginia Department of Education report.
Pulaski County High School and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources have been working together to improve Claytor Lake following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
In Pulaski County, families now have a renewed opportunity for their kids to spend productive time together throughout the summer. Two years after a fire forced the Evelyn Alexander Waterpark to close in Pulaski, it is now officially reopened.
A former faculty member at Gateway Private School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a supervisory role.
A former faculty member at Gateway Private School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a supervisory role.
People in the town of Pulaski County could expect to pay more for water and sewer starting in July as utility rates could go up if approved by town council.
The Pulaski County Special Operations team announced Saturday that they had rescued a kayaker who was separated from his kayak on the New River.
Thirty volunteers are in Pulaski’s Langhorne community to help remove potential wildfire fuel, addressing growing concerns about fire risks in Virginia’s forested areas.
The wilderness road regional museum in Newbern celebrated the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride today with a reenactment, colonial music and Bostonian snacks.
Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Pulaski County on Thursday.
Claytor Lake, a major economic driver for Pulaski County, has fully reopened for the spring and summer seasons following extensive cleanup efforts after Tropical Storm Helene.
New jobs are coming to the New River Valley as an integrated supply chain company looks to expand for the second time in four years in Pulaski County.
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, along with the Sports Tourism & Entertainment Authority, has revealed plans for the future Pulaski County Sportsplex, an estimated 165,000 sq. ft. sports, entertainment, and exposition center.
Since December, the historic Calfee Community and Cultural Center has served families throughout Pulaski County, revitalizing a building that once functioned as a school for the Black community during the segregation era.
Superintendent Rob Graham warns that loss of federal support could jeopardize Title I and Title II programs for low-income students.
US Forest Service crews continue to battle the wildfire Friday morning, as they work to contain the blaze within the controlled boundaries and clean up any remaining hot spots.
Cole Boone has had a track season like no other. Known as a mid-distance runner, the Pulaski County High School junior is a state champion, a national champion, and a national record holder.
From 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday evening, the Parks and Recreation Department will host the first-ever Dublin Doozy St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Randolph Par
A team of brave souls in Pulaski County is preparing to take an icy plunge this weekend—all for a good cause.
Winter weather has brought ice across the region causing widespread power outages, but for the folks in Pulaski County without power, they have a place to come and get war
