WASHINGTON (AP) — In 2012, as the death toll from the nation’s opioid crisis mounted, drug companies shipped out enough of the powerful and addictive painkillers for every man, woman and child in the U.S. to have nearly a 20-day supply. For some counties, mostly in Appalachia, it was well […]
The Pulaski YMCA is excited to announce that they will host Pulaski County’s 5th Annual Back to School Bash set for August 3rd on the back fields at the YMCA. This is a rain or shine event. This free community event runs 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. and is open […]
Day three of the New River Valley Fair begins today at 5 p.m. Gate admission today is $5 for adults, children 7-11, $3 and children under 6 FREE. Pay One Price Ride Wristband is $22. TRON NATION will stroll the midway this evening and a pet show is set for […]
Football season is getting closer than you think, and there will not be very many changes in the power structure, however, there could be some very interesting bumps along the way that could upset the usual routine. For instance, how about Virginia knocking off Notre Dame? You think that sounds […]
Bluefield, WV – The Pulaski Yankees suffered their worst loss of the year on Tuesday night as they lost to the Bluefield Blue Jays 10-1. The Yankees dropped the opening game of the three game series on the road. Bluefield got off to a quick start as they led off […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The nation’s first elected African American governor says he is the victim of an “unsound” and “biased” investigation of alleged sexual harassment. Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder posted a detailed rebuttal Tuesday on his website to an independent investigation commissioned by Virginia Commonwealth University. The […]
The Pulaski Yankees are excited to announce the addition of four post-game fireworks shows for the 2019 season, presented by Shelor Motor Mile. The first of the additional shows will take place on Thursday August 1 during the Yankees next homestand. Fireworks will also be added on August 17 – […]
Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence voted Preseason Player of the Year GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The preseason accolades continue to roll in for defending national champion Clemson. The Tigers placed 13 players on the 27-member 2019 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced Tuesday, including preseason Player of the Year and quarterback Trevor […]
The Yankees were once again powered by their offense as they held on to beat Burlington 6-5 thanks to three home runs en route to winning the rubber match, and series, against the Royals. With tonight’s win they have now evened the season series at three games apiece and more […]
Today is Day Two of the New River Valley Fair. Gates open today at 2 p.m. Gate admission today is FREE from 2 – 3 p.m. ONLY! After 3 p.m. gate admission is $1 and children 6 and under are FREE. Pay One Price Ride Wristbands are $19. Tonight’s big […]
The New River Valley Fair gets underway today at 5 p.m. when gates and rides open. Gate admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children 7-11 and children 6 and under are admitted free. Pay one price for wristbands for rides is $22. Tonight’s headline event is the Sarge & […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Reigning national champion Clemson is an overwhelming preseason favorite to claim its fifth consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference football title, according to a poll of 173 media members credentialed for last week’s 2019 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tigers, who posted a perfect 15-0 record last […]