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Sheriff’s Office conducts Texting While Driving enforcement effort
On Tuesday July 24, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office conducted a four-hour Texting While Driving Enforcement Effort, which yielded twelve violations, one wanted subject and a narcotics violation. This four-hour effort was a test to see if it could be successful and to check for potential changes needed for future […]
Pulaski falls in series opener to Cardinals
Reigning Appalachian League Player of the Week Alexander Vizcaino took the mound for the Pulaski Yankees, but a four-run third inning led the Johnson City Cardinals to a 9-3 win on Tuesday night. Johnson City opened the scoring within their first two batters of the night. Brandon Riley doubled off […]
Six missing children found from Appy League BairFind signs
REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – Six missing children featured on BairFind signs at Appalachian League ballparks have been found, the foundation announced in an update over the weekend. Children whose photos were featured on signs in Burlington, Danville, Princeton, and Pulaski have all be safely located during the first month of […]
2018 All-ACC Preseason Football Team Announced
Boston College Running Back AJ Dillon Selected Preseason Player of the Year GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Three-time defending conference champion Clemson leads all schools with eight selections on the 2018 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced Tuesday. Boston College sophomore running back AJ Dillon received the nod as the ACC […]
Cards’ Woodall, Yanks’ Vizcaino named July 16-22 Players of the Week
REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – Johnson City Cardinals’ first baseman Kevin Woodall and Pulaski Yankees’ pitcher Alexander Vizcaino have been named Appalachian League Players of the Week for July 16-22, as announced by Minor League Baseball Monday. Woodall, 22, batted .400 in six games from July 16-22 with 11 RBI, eight […]
Gasper’s two homers power Yankees to win in series finale
The Pulaski Yankees used the long ball to salvage a win in the series finale in Bluefield Monday night, defeating the Blue Jays 6-3 to cap off a 4-2 road trip. Mickey Gasper hit two home runs in a 3-for-4, four RBI night, the first two dingers of his professional […]
Two arrested in Pulaski for armed robbery
On July 22, 2018, at approximately 5:44PM, the Pulaski Police Department responded to Deerfield Drive in reference to a strong armed robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers interviewed the victim who advised he was approached by two individuals, and then robbed of his belongings at gunpoint. While on […]
Yankees’ Vizcaino named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week
Pulaski Yankees pitcher Alexander Vizcaino has been named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for July 16-22, 2018, as announced by Minor League Baseball Monday. Vizcaino earned the honor after pitching seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over the Danville Braves on July 18. He recorded the win, his […]
Hiwassee Park fundraiser set for Saturday
There will be a fundraiser for playground equipment for the Hiwassee Park (previous Elementary School property) on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hiwassee Fire Department.
Additional $1.3 Million Available to Virginia Localities in School Resource Officer Incentive Grants
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced today that localities can apply for an additional $1.3 million in School Resource Officer Incentive Grants. The Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety, housed within Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), has released a grant solicitation for localities to apply for a one-time, twelve-month grant […]
Clemson Leads ACC Football Preseason Poll; Hokies tapped 2nd in Coastal
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Three-time defending champion Clemson is the preseason favorite to claim another Atlantic Coast Conference football championship, according to a poll of 148 media members who attended last week’s 2018 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tigers, who posted a 12-2 overall record en route to […]