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‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks
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 […]
Virginia leaders outline priorities for federal aid
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 […]
Titans agree to terms with Farley, 5 of 8 draft picks
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 […]
School board meeting gets heated at times Tuesday over transgender policy, equity plan
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 […]
This Week’s Yard Sales
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 ? […]
Virginia to Begin Vaccinating Those Aged 12-15 Following Federal Approval
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 […]
VDFP Advises Virginians on Motor Fuel Dispensing and Storage Safety amid the Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack
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 […]
Griffith Urges Federal Government to Buy American PPE
In a Subcommittee on Health hearing today (Wednesday) with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) called for the Federal Government to prioritize buying American-made personal protective equipment (PPE). A transcript of a key exchange between Griffith and Becerra is below: Griffith: So what […]
Former delegate Sears wins in GOP lieutenant governor race
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Former Del. Winsome Sears, who 20 years ago became the first Black Republican woman elected to the Virginia Assembly, made a political comeback Tuesday after winning the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor. Sears beat five other candidates, including two — former Del. Tim Hugo from […]
Governor Northam Declares State of Emergency After Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyberattack
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Seventy-Eight declaring a state of emergency in Virginia to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth. On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline system, which is the primary fuel source for many Virginia retailers, reported a ransomware cyberattack that resulted in a temporary […]
Virginia taxpayers reminded of May 17 filing deadline
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia taxpayers have just days left to file their individual income taxes with the state. The filing and payment deadline for submitting tax returns is May 17. The typical May 1 deadline was extended this year to match the new Internal Revenue Service deadline. Tax Commissioner […]