(AP) – America’s most iconic youth organizations – the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA – have been jolted by unprecedented one-year drops in membership, due partly to the pandemic, and partly to social trends that have been shrinking their ranks for decades. While both […]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court threw out Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and released him from prison Wednesday in a stunning reversal of fortune for the comedian once known as “America’s Dad,” ruling that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to charge […]
RICHMOND, VA —The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) are reminding all boaters to stay safe and sober this summer, and always wear a life jacket while on the water. A good day on the water can turn tragic in seconds. […]
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Fire Programs’ (VDFP) State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds Virginians that this year’s Fourth of July Holiday will be celebrated with increased pre-pandemic behavior—permitted professional firework shows have been reinstated, but at-home celebrations will still be at the forefront. With worldwide permissible firework shortages […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today defending the Hyde Amendment and advocating H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. His remarks can be viewed by clicking the image below or here. Below is a transcript of Griffith’s remarks: […]
RICHMOND – A number of bills passed by the 2021 General Assembly and signed by Governor Ralph Northam will be of interest to customers of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The bills take effect July 1. Expansion of Voluntary Disability Indicator on Vehicle Registrations House Bill 1960/Senate Bill […]
Both teams were strong on the hill on Tuesday, but Greeneville Flyboys was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Pulaski River Turtles on Tuesday. Ty Ruhl started the game for Pulaski River Turtles and recorded 15 outs. A single by Ross Lovich in the fourth inning was a positive for Pulaski River Turtles. […]
Monday, July 5, 2021, Pulaski County Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The Pulaski County Public Service Authority billing office will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of Independence Day. The three convenience centers (Bagging Plant Road, Dublin; Dora Highway, Pulaski; and Mason Street, […]
Motorists Will Be Required to Change Lanes to Pass Bicyclists RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants residents to be aware of a new law, effective July 1, that requires motorists to change lanes when passing a bicyclist if the lane of travel is not wide enough […]
The agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Pulaski County School Board has been posted to the school system’s BoardDocs platform – including the proposed Policy for the Treatment of Transgender Students. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the auditorium of Pulaski County Middle School. The proposed policy for the […]
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Kyle Busch had a Joe Gibbs Racing team member slide in his Toyota through the window and he tried to figure out how to mend a fried stick shifter welded in fourth gear. It’s rare a NASCAR driver has a passenger in the car, so […]
(The Center Square) – Several pieces of Virginia legislation will be in effect on July 1, which include the legalization of the possession of marijuana, a ban on skill game gambling, new overtime requirements and the loosening of absentee ballot laws. Beginning next Thursday, it will be fully legal for […]