Pulaski County (Virginia)

UPDATED: Appalachian Power, other utilities working to restore power to thousands after storm

WDBJ 7 Anchor/Reporter

Power is slowly being restored after Thursday's severe thunderstorms. Here's a roundup as of approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday:   - Appalachian Power reports more than 40,300  customers are without power. The company says it has 2,200 crew members...

Tags: Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Appalachian Power Company, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Roanoke County

Bridge repair on Interstate 81 closes lane

Assignment Manager

Pothole repairs could slow down traffic on Interstate 81 Monday.  Workers are fixing a pothole on a bridge in Pulaski County.  That's forced the closure of one southbound lane. Here is the complete announcement fro the Virginia Department of...

Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace

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

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...

Tags: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Radford (Radford, Virginia), Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Blacksburg, Roanoke County

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

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...

Tags: Awards and Prizes, Science and Technology, Bristol (Bristol, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning

"The Wall That Heals" rolls into Halifax County

WDBJ7 Reporter

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...

Tags: Vietnam War (1955-1975), Halifax County, Human Interest, Washington, DC

Public Record for March 24, 2013

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...

Tags: Trials, Science and Technology, Methamphetamine (drug), Firearms, Bankruptcy

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

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...

Tags: Traffic, Virginia Department of Transportation

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

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...

Tags: Bedford County (Virginia), Franklin County (Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Patrick County, Montgomery County (Virginia)

Pulaski County Veterans Court sees success in first year

jscherder@ky3.com

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...

Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Substance Abuse, Justice System, Judges, Punishment

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

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...

Tags: Arable Farming, Politics, Regional Authority, Government, Executive Branch

Several area schools awarded honors from the Board of Education

WDBJ7 Reporter

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...

Tags: Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Regional Authority, Students, Roanoke County, Human Interest

Prep Basketball: Defending champ Lincoln defeats Somerset 62-43 in girls 12th Region Tournament

nancy@theinteriorjournal.com

SOMERSET — The Lincoln County girls took the first step toward defending their 12th Region title as they knocked off Somerset. The Patriots jumped out to a 23-17 lead in the first quarter Thursday night, then struggled through offensive slumps in...