RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after the House of Delegates on a vote of 59-40, voted to advance HB 833. The bill introduced by Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Rockingham), creates a grant fund to support Group Violence Intervention programs around the Commonwealth modeled on the […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two Democrats in the Virginia Senate joined with Republicans on Monday to defeat a measure that would have eliminated hundreds of mandatory minimum sentences. The measure sponsored by Sen. Joe Morrissey died on a vote of 21-19 after a lengthy debate. It would have eliminated all […]
LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — The Supreme Court of Virginia on Monday rejected on procedural grounds a petition from parents seeking to invalidate Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order prohibiting school systems from enforcing mask mandates in the classroom. Youngkin and Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares are battling in court on […]
By Mike Wade, PCPC member This week, the Pulaski Community Partners Coalition (PCPC) is launching an initiative to recognize the educators, administrators, and other staff who work with Pulaski County Public Schools. Over the next seven weeks, volunteers with PCPC and others in the community will be teaming up to […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASCAR was the big winner at its glossy Los Angeles gala held inside Memorial Coliseum. In need of an energy boost ahead of its upcoming season, NASCAR broke its dated mold and staged an experimental exhibition race inside one of the most iconic venues in sports. […]
PCHS Wrestling competed in the 4A Region D Championships on Saturday. Following are the place winners and participants: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THESE STUDENTS!!! Placing 1st and qualifying for state competition, Junior Evan Alger Placing 2nd and qualifying for state competition, Junior Gavin Warner and Sophomore Xavier Ramsey. Placing 4th […]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Storm Murphy scored 10 of his 20 points in the final 8 minutes and Justyn Mutts added 16 to help Virginia Tech, which blew most of a 28-point second-half lead, hold off Pittsburgh for a 76-71 win on Saturday night. Nahiem Alleyne added 14 points for Virginia […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Armaan Franklin scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half to help Virginia cruise to a 71-58 victory over Miami on Saturday. Virginia (14-9, 8-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won five straight against Miami (16-7, 8-4). Franklin hit a deep 3-pointer from the top […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — One person was killed and another four people were injured during a shooting at a hookah lounge in Virginia, authorities said. The Blacksburg Police Department said officers responded to reports of shots fired at Melody Hookah Lounge in downtown Blacksburg on Friday just before midnight. Police […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge on Friday temporarily halted Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order that sought to allow parents to opt out of classroom mask mandates for their children but had been met with resistance from some school districts. Arlington Circuit Court Judge Louise DiMatteo ruled in […]
Tuesday 02/08/22 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Salem JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Salem @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Indoor Track: @ JDL Fast Track Winston Salem 5 pm Wednesday 02/09/22 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Floyd JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Christiansburg @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The only Black Republican in the Virginia House took to the chamber floor Thursday to criticize the legislative Black caucus for rejecting his application for membership. A.C. Cordoza’s speech prompted a sharp rebuke from Democratic members of the caucus, whose chairman confirmed that the group had […]