Commonwealth has administered nearly 7 million vaccines, 63 percent of Virginia adults have received at least one dose RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Northam also announced that Virginia will ease all distancing and capacity restrictions […]

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******UPDATED******** Better news! Based on new information and provided Covid Restrictions are adjusted, we will be planning a FULL FAIR instead of a “Reduced Fair” for 2021. WE are in the process of trying to add back The Demolition Derby, Lawnmower Races and Rodeo to the Bud Walsh Arena Schedule. Don’t forget Crawford and Power […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. “Today is a great day for America,” President Joe Biden said during a […]

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The combination of robust state revenues and unprecedented federal aid is giving Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Democratic legislative leaders an opportunity to reinvigorate the state’s economy after the devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Northam and the Democratic leadership outlined priorities Wednesday for the state’s share of $7.2 billion in […]

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with first-round selection Caleb Farley and four of his fellow draft picks just before their three-day rookie minicamp. The Titans announced Thursday they have agreed to terms with five of their eight draft picks along with 10 undrafted free agents. Farley was the No. […]

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Emotions at times reached a boiling point Tuesday evening during a meeting of the Pulaski County School Board as numerous citizens spoke out on policies regarding transgender students and the recently approved Comprehensive Plan for Equity. While neither issue was on the official agenda for discussion, school officials apparently learned ahead of time that a […]

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Multi-Family Yard Sale: Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15 at 2617 Old Baltimore Road, outside Painters Woods in Draper.   Looking for someone in the Pulaski or Dublin areas willing to share a yard sale. Call 553-6754.   Yard Sale: Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15, 8 a.m. to ? each day. At […]

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Two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in adolescents  (Richmond, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that providers across the Commonwealth can begin vaccinating those aged 12-15 following federal approval today of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents. The vaccine previously was approved for use in those aged 16 and […]

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RICHMOND – With the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack causing gas shortages in parts of the East Coast and in the Commonwealth, there have been reports of long lines at gas stations and Virginians traveling to remote locations to find gas reserves in order to stock up. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs wants to advise residents […]

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