06/20: Customer Service Workshop - Pulaski

beansandriceGetting customers through the door requires good marketing. Keeping them requires great service. Front line staff members can make or break the customer experience, and here in our hometown, we pride ourselves on our hospitality. We’re communities of good people who care about each other and it shows in the way we do business.

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Jackson Park Concert Series

Sound Express BandThe Town of Pulaski and the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley announce the kick off of the Jackson Park Summer Concert Series on June 21, 2013. This year’s concerts series features five concerts beginning June 21st and ending on August 23rd.

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06/25: VDOT Hearing on Bridge Replacements

vdotThe Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a citizen information meeting on a proposed project to replace the Interstate 81 bridges over the New River and the Route 232 bridge over I-81 on the Montgomery and Pulaski County line.The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the City of Radford Municipal Building Council Chambers, 10 Robertson Street, in Radford.

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06/08: Claytor Lake Festival

claytorlakeThe Annual Claytor Lake Festival is Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Claytor Lake State Park. The Festival includes Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors, Old Dominion Historical Fire Society's Antique Fire Truck(s) Drive In and display, Annual Car/Motorcycle Show, Children's Activities, Everett Lee Yearout, Jr. Adult/Youth Fishing Tournament and Essay Contest, Coast Guard Auxiliary Search and Rescue, Remote Control Airplanes performing tricks and stunts, Wine Tasting with Virginia Wineries, Live Entertainment will be Beach Music with the Part Time Part Time Band, Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre Mini Performance of Tunes from “Show Boat”, Uptown Trio, Magic Moments featuring Bobby Nash and the Southern Nights Band. The evening ends with Fireworks by Grucci as the Grand Finale! The Festival starts at 10:00 am and ends after the fireworks, and entertainment will resume after the fireworks. Come early and stay late. 

05/09: Wine a Little, Shop a Lot

draperThe Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley and the Draper Mercantile is having the 2nd Annual “Wine a Little, Shop a Lot” at the Draper Mercantile in Draper, VA.

Ladies, join us for “Wine a Little, Shop A Lot!” on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Draper Mercantile in Draper, VA.  The evening includes entertainment by “Jane Powell” and refreshments will be available while you browse various ladies essentials jewelry, cosmetics, baskets, bags and so much more.

For more information please contact the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley at 540-980-7363 or 888-399-1210.

04/26 & 27: Lincoln at Pulaski Theatre

lincolnThe Pulaski Theatre will be showing the movie "Lincoln" the 2012 Drama on Friday, April 26th at 7pm and on Saturday April 27th at 2:30pm. Admission is $5.00 adults and $3.00 for kids. Doors open 30 minutes before the movie starts. We have two pairs of tickets to give away to the first two respondents who post a comment in the comment area below telling us why they would like free tickets to see the film. The tickets will be printable and we will e-mail them to the winners.

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Fire Victims Identified

The victims of the fatal Dublin fire on Monday are identified as John Harvey Morgan III, age 41 and his wife Jessica Ann Morgan, age 31. Their last known address was in Montgomery County.

Thursdays: Spay/Neuter Vaccination Clinic

spay neuter clinicThe Pulaski County Humane Society operates a low cost spay/neuter & vaccination clinic every Thursday at their site at 80 Dublin Park Road, just past the Dublin Post Office and police station off Va. Route 100. Costs for spay/neuter, including pain meds and vaccinations, is $70 for dogs and $55 for cats.

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Two Adults Killed in House Fire

A mobile home fire killed two adults early this morning near Dublin. The fire alarm was called in around 4:30 am. Two adults and two children were able to escape the blaze, but two adults were trapped inside and lost their lives. Names have not yet been released. More details as they become available as well as photos and video footage on WDBJ7

205 New Jobs in Pulaski County

redsunfarmsGovernor Bob McDonnell today announced Red Sun Farms, a producer of high-quality hydroponic vegetables, will invest a total of $30 million to establish its first U.S. high-technology greenhouse production operation in Pulaski County. The company will erect climate controlled greenhouses on 45 acres of land in the New River Valley Commerce Park to grow quality greenhouse grown vegetables, creating 205 new jobs within five years. Virginia successfully competed against Tennessee for the project.

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Opinions

Congressman's Weekly Newsletter
Congressman Morgan GriffithCongressman's Weekly Newsletter

On Monday, June 17, family and friends gathered in Bristol, Virginia to honor former Congressman William Wampler, Sr. and designate a portion of Interstate 81 in his honor.  Congressman Wampler served our nation as a member of the United States Navy before being elected to serve two different s [ ... ]

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Griffith Remarks on Liberty, Government Overreach, and John Wilkes
NRVNewsGriffith Remarks on Liberty, Government Overreach, and John Wilkes

Following recent reports of certain federal agencies accessing the phone and internet data of American citizens, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to discuss Great Britain's John Wilkes and his fight for liberty. You can watch and hear his remarks  [ ... ]

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Scandals – An Update, and the National Security Agency
Congressman Morgan GriffithScandals – An Update, and the National Security Agency

As investigations continue into what transpired surrounding the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, President Obama announced Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice as his next national security adviser.  It was Ambassador Rice who appeared on num [ ... ]

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Local Writers

One of the great things about what I do is the chance to photograph and film music and those who enjoy playing and listening. The Chantilly Farms Bluegrass Festival last Memorial Day weekend was a good example: A day of good music, good food and good...
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Farmers Markets

Radford Farmers Market
Radford Farmers Market

The Radford Farmer's Market is located in the Norwood Square public parking lot located on East Main [ ... ]

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Shawsville Farmers Market

Rt 460 (Rt11) between Salem (east) and Christiansburg (west). Traveling from Salem look for speed li [ ... ]

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Blacksburg Farmer's Market
Blacksburg Farmer's Market

Come see live music, sample fresh harvested produce, or spin a hula hoop in the sunshine. The Blacks [ ... ]

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Floyd Farmers Market
Floyd Farmers Market

Floyd Farmers Market begins May 29th and runs throughout the summer on Saturday mornings from 8 am u [ ... ]

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Draper Valley Farmer's Market
Draper Valley Farmer's Market

Draper Valley Farmer's Market is located at the historic Draper Mercantile & Trading Company nea [ ... ]

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Farmer's Market on the Farm
Farmer's Market on the Farm

Farmers Market on the Farm (540) 921-2466 x 3 White Gate Local grown produce, homemade pastries, din [ ... ]

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Narrows Farmer's Market
Narrows Farmer's Market

The Narrows Farmers Market is located on Monroe Street in downtown Narrows. The Market has several t [ ... ]

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Pulaski Farmer's Market
Pulaski Farmer's Market

The Pulaski Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 3rd through October 4th at the [ ... ]

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Wytheville Farmers' Market
Wytheville Farmers' Market

We're located inside the former R.P. Johnson's lot on Main Street, in downtown Wytheville. The marke [ ... ]

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