PSA lists Memorial Day schedule
PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY THE PSA AND ALL THREE DROPSITES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH FOR MEMORIAL DAY. THERE WILL BE GARBAGE COLLECTION. PLEASE HAVE GARBAGE OUT BY 7:00 A.M. HAVE ALL GARBAGE IN BAGS.
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Pulaski County meal distribution sites change
DISTRIBUTION SITES CHANGES – MEALS AVAILABLE : Critzer Elementary- Pulaski County High School – Riverlawn Elementary – Snowville Elementary beginning May 27th, 2020. Meal times remain 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Pulaski County Public Schools (PCPS) are closed due to concerns over the coronavirus. The PCPS School Nutrition Program will […]
Billy Graham: No greater pardon than God Himself pardoning sinners
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Q: The president has recently pardoned some prisoners that shouldn’t have been excused from their crimes. How can this be justified? — P.P. A: There is no greater pardon than God Himself pardoning sinners, but many people refuse His pardon and will […]
Northam to open up beaches at Virginia Beach by Memorial Day
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is relaxing restrictions on beach goers in Virginia Beach ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Northam said Monday that he is allowing the beaches to open under modified conditions that will allow sunbathing and surfing starting Friday. Northam said there will still […]
County Administration reopening county facilities to public on Tuesday
Pulaski County Administration discontinued teleworking and County employees returned to a report-to-work schedule. The County is preparing to safely reopen county facilities to the public on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, with adherence to health safety guidelines. On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the County also plans to reopen all segments of […]
Harvick wins at Darlington as NASCAR returns to racing
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — This was a 400-mile drive unlike any other in modern day NASCAR. The grandstands were completely empty. There wasn’t a single tailgate inside the track. Everyone wore face coverings — some with the team logos, others opting for plain disposable medical masks. It was nothing close […]
Billy Graham: Marriage a contract between a man, a woman and God Himself
Q: I am in the midst of a nasty divorce due to adultery by my husband, but my pastor keeps telling me I should pray for him in spite of breaking the marriage vow. Is this something the Bible teaches? — N.D. A: When a spouse is unfaithful in marriage […]
Today In History
Today is Monday, May 18, the 139th day of 2020. There are 227 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state exploded, leaving 57 people dead or missing. On this date: In 1863, the Siege of Vicksburg […]
Column: NASCAR gives all sports fans a reason to celebrate
Finally, a reason to cheer. We’ll take it. Even from afar. No doubt, it was downright eerie when Fox came on the air Sunday afternoon for NASCAR’s return to racing, a camera hovering over tens of thousands of empty seats at the enormous, iconic speedway in the backwoods of Darlington, […]
Tropical Storm Arthur crawls closer to North Carolina coast
MIAMI (AP) — Life-threatening surf and rip currents will spread along U.S. East coast beaches in the days ahead as Tropical Storm Arthur kicks up ocean swells offshore, the National Hurricane Center warned on Monday. It’s another early start for the Atlantic hurricane season: Arthur formed Saturday in waters off […]
PCHS issues statement on James resignation
Pulaski County High School issued the following statement on Thursday’s resignation of varsity football head coach Stephen James: Pulaski County High School AD Scott Vest received head football coach Stephen James’ resignation on May 15, 2020. In James’ resignation letter he was very appreciative of his six years at Pulaski […]
Most of Virginia begins gradual reopening
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Most of Virginia is beginning the first phase of a gradual reopening plan put in place by Gov. Ralph Northam. The governor is allowing some nonessential businesses to reopen Friday in most of the state. Northern Virginia, Richmond and Accomack County were all granted two week […]