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Doodle Dust deposits on right bank of Peak Creek. "Doodle Dust" deposits on the Right Bank of Peak Creek, June 2019 (courtesy of Virginia Tech)
December 10, 2019  |  By Jill_Williams In Community Organizing, Environment, Health Care, History, Inequality, Profiles

Pulaski County is…Doodle Dust?

Google “environmental justice in Appalachia” and nearly every returned link will exclusively describe the impact of coal extraction on the region. It’s no surprise, then, that here in Pulaski, VA, many of us only feel peripherally connected to that conversation. Although we have had a few coal mining operations in this County historically, most of […]

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Vickie HoukPhoto by Hung Lui
August 30, 2017  |  By Jill_Williams In Profiles

Remembering Vickie: Share your memories

On Friday, we learned that Vickie Houk had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. As one of the founders of the View from Peaks Knob, her writing, incisive commentary, and unflinching willingness to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable will be missed. But we know that her legacy extends far beyond this blog and the […]

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May 11, 2017  |  By Jill_Williams In Economy, Profiles

“An Oasis in Pulaski”

For the past two years, the spring has brought one more reason for me to slow down when I drive by Poor Boys’ Produce on my way in and out of downtown Pulaski. During the school year, I hit the brakes as I round that curve because I want to make sure that I don’t […]

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Lui Family
March 17, 2017  |  By Jill_Williams In Economy, Immigration, Profiles, Refugees

Hung Lui’s “Humbled Life”, Parts I&II

Editor’s Note: It’s easy to see the current debate over refugees coming to the United States as one that does not affect us here in Pulaski. If we do feel connected, most of our media outlets prime us to feel afraid of immigrants and refugees. But the data just doesn’t support this narrative of fear. Not only are […]

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NeeseyPayneNeesey Payne Speaks at New River Community College in February Photo Credit: NRCC
March 8, 2017  |  By Jill_Williams In Education, Profiles

Pulaski pride (and responsibility)

Last month, at the Black History Month celebration at New River Community College, Neesey Payne, Pulaski native and WDBJ7 Mornin’ co-anchor, reflected on how she got to where she is today: “I am one of the lucky ones. I grew up surrounded by people who cared about my education, who gave me opportunities. My success […]

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