RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Tensions flared Thursday as Virginia lawmakers took up a series of reforms that Republicans denounced as anti-police and Democrats insisted are long overdue. The Democratic-controlled House of Delegates advanced more than a half dozen police reform bills — including legislation to prohibit the use of chokeholds […]
A bear cub is back safe and sound with its momma today after some local residents came to its rescue earlier this week. “We first saw the cub with its mom and three siblings last Sunday,” said Pulaski’s Sherry Berry. “They passed through our field and as we were watching […]
Pulaski Town Council on Tuesday saluted several citizens including a local hero; heard a presentation on tourism and learned a grant program using CARES Act funds is on its way to benefit non-profits in the town. According to a council resolution honoring her, Olivia Hale was driving to her parents’ […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Authority brought in $1.2 billion in revenue during the 2020 fiscal year in a nearly $120 million increase from the previous year, even as the coronavirus pandemic left restaurants and bars shuttered for months. It’s the second year in a row […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A bill to end qualified immunity for police officers in Virginia was revived Tuesday, a day after the legislation failed to win approval from a key committee. The bill sponsored by Del. Jeff Bourne, a Democrat from Richmond, would make it easier for people to sue […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A law firm with ties to prominent Democrats has filed a lawsuit attempting to keep rapper Kanye West off presidential ballots in Virginia. Attorneys for Perkins Coie filed a lawsuit in Richmond on Tuesday on behalf of two people who say they were tricked into signing […]
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Virginia next week to deliver remarks to cadets at the Virginia Military Institute. Pence’s office announced the Sept. 10 trip on Wednesday, saying additional details would be forthcoming. VMI, located in Lexington, is the oldest state-supported military college in […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring is running for reelection, forgoing a gubernatorial bid he’d previously announced. Herring, a Democrat, declined to comment through a spokesman. But he called several elected officials Wednesday and told him of his plans to run for a third term. “It’s a […]
YARD SALES: Attention Yard Sale Shoppers: The American Legion Post #58 in Dublin is giving all shoppers free hot dogs this Saturday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stop by the post across from the train depot on old Route 11 (Main Street in Dublin) for a free hot […]
RICHMOND – With most Virginians refraining from traditional vacations this year, Virginia State Police is urging those who are using the Labor Day weekend as a last chance for a getaway to do so safely and responsibly. AAA has reported road trips to be the main mode of vacation travel […]
Pulaski Church of God will be collecting items for God’s Pit Crew to take to hurricane victims in Louisiana. According to Stacy Tuck, the focus of the collection effort will be on water, full size deodorant, bar soap, disinfectant wipes and baby wipes. The collection will be held Friday, Sept. […]
Customers with Driver’s Licenses, Learner’s Permits and IDs Originally Expiring in August, September and October Now Have 60 Additional Days to Renew; November expiration dates have been extended through the end of November RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam’s Fifth Executive Directive 7, effective August 28, extends the validity of some […]