WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion in America: “This decision jeopardizes the health and autonomy of millions of American women and turns back the clock on nearly 50 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that the Constitution “does not confer a right to abortion,” overruling Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey: “I am deeply disturbed that the Supreme […]
Friday, June 24, 2022 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Roe v. Wade was a constitutional error that has produced decades of tragedy. The Supreme Court got the law right today in Dobbs. The Court […]
The Pulaski River Turtles exploded for 14 runs last night in Bristol and walloped the home standing State Liners, 14-7. The win gives Pulaski a 9-11 record so far this season, and dropped Bristol to 5-15. The two teams face off again this evening at Bristol.
On June 22 at 1:38 p.m. officers from Pulaski Police Department were dispatched to the ER at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski in reference to a report of a juvenile who had been shot in the head. The initial responding officers were able to determine that the incident occurred at an address […]
Thursday, June 23, 2022 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down a restrictive New York gun law in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen: “The Second Amendment is part of our Constitution. It guarantees the right to bear arms, […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Tuesday at 7 p.m. was the deadline for Pulaski and Dublin residents to file the necessary paperwork to be on the ballot in November’s town council races. Three seats must be filled on the councils in both towns, and Pulaski will also elect a mayor. […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Town officials are seeing more incidences of people sleeping in their vehicles, and leaving appliances out with their doors still attached and posing a safety issue. Tuesday night, town council approved two new code ordinances that make both practices illegal. Section 50-4 makes it illegal […]
In a hard-fought battle, the Pulaski River Turtles fall to the Greeneville Flyboys in an 8-7 loss. Despite being down five, the River Turtles battled to tie it up heading into the ninth, but came up just short. The Flyboys got on the board early, scoring a run in the […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after he voted in favor of the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives: “The mental health of our citizens deserves our urgent attention, especially after the incredible strain imposed across society […]
The Pulaski River Turtles fall to the Greeneville Flyboys in a 9-4 loss on Tuesday night. Pulaski looked for revenge from the 2021 Championship, but unfortunate errors and inconsistent hitting spoiled that for them. While all four of Pulaski’s runs came off home runs, they also struck-out a combined 14 […]
Christiansburg, Virginia; June 21, 2022: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) will hold its 9th annual online GiveLocalNRV Giving Day this Wednesday, June 22nd. This event engages nonprofits serving the New River Valley in raising money and awareness for their organizations. Donors are encouraged to support their […]