NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — United Methodist Church leaders from around the world and across ideological divides unveiled a plan Friday for a new conservative denomination that would split from the church in an attempt to resolve a decades-long dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy. The proposal, called “A Protocol […]
The Pulaski County girls basketball team elevated its record to 5-5 Friday evening in the “Twyla Showalter Invitational” at Spotswood High with a big, 64-40 victory over Wilson Memorial. The Cougars jumped to a quick 11-point, 25-14 lead at the end of the first quarter […]
RICHMOND—Today, Governor Ralph Northam unveiled his proposed criminal justice reform agenda for the 2020 General Assembly Session. Legislative initiatives include decriminalization of marijuana, parole reform, raising the felony larceny threshold, raising the age of juvenile transfer to adult court, and the permanent elimination of driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines, […]
After coming off a strong third place finish in the “Boo Williams Holiday Tournament” in Hampton last week, the Pulaski County girls took one on the chin at Spotswood last night, 58-41. Spotswood is a Class 3 school located in the Penn Laird community of Rockingham County next […]
A Tazewell County man is being treated for serious injuries after being shot at while traveling on Interstate 77 in Bland County Friday morning. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Virginia State Police by dialing #77 or calling 276-228-3131 or be emailing questions@vsp.virginia.gov. At approximately 5:27 […]
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Pentagon said Thursday that the U.S. military has killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, at the direction of President Donald Trump. An airstrike killed Soleimani, architect of Iran’s regional security apparatus, at Baghdad’s international airport Friday, Iranian state television and three […]
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Ron Rivera’s tenure as Washington Redskins head coach promises to bring major changes at least from his immediate predecessor, Jay Gruden. Whether he can build the consistent winning team that has eluded Dan Snyder in two decades as owner remains to be seen. Snyder, who rarely […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Casinos could be coming soon to Virginia, but a brawl over just how many, where they would go, and who would run them is on tap first. Gambling-related issues are set to be one of the hottest topics at the state Capitol when lawmakers return to […]
Tuesday 01/07/20 Boys Basketball: PH @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ PH JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Swim: @ Salem YMCA 7:30 pm Wednesday 01/08/20 Wrestling: @ Salem 6 pm Indoor Track: @ Roanoke College 3 pm Friday 01/10/20 Boys Basketball: Hidden Valley @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lynn Bowden Jr. outplayed Virginia Tech all day with his feet. Then he closed them out with his arm. “Ya’ll said I couldn’t throw, so over the top it goes,” Bowden joked after the game. Bowden ran for 233 yards on 34 carries, and then tossed […]
~ 90 Virginia law enforcement agencies are operating 82 checkpoints and 730 saturation patrols this holiday season ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today reminded Virginians to travel safely over the New Year’s Eve holiday. The 18th annual Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign and enforcement effort is back on Virginia’s roads through the end […]
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Perkins’ last game at Virginia was a loss. It shouldn’t be how he gets remembered. Perkins’ college career ended Monday night, when the Cavaliers were defeated 36-28 by Florida at the Orange Bowl. His numbers were stellar, as usual — 28 of 40 passing […]