Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today regarding his vote on the rule to bring up the $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill: “This rule allows the omnibus appropriations bill to be taken up less than 24 hours after being posted. I plan to vote against this same-day rule. “I have pledged to read […]
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018, a bill that expands access to experimental treatments for patients with terminal illnesses. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), an original cosponsor of the bill, issued the following statement: “Many Americans have long sought the […]
SALEM – (4:30 p.m.) Drivers will find the interstates and the primary roads (those numbered 1-599) in western Virginia are clear this afternoon and heading into the overnight hours. Conditions on secondary roads (those numbered 600 and above) and neighborhood streets range from clear to mostly clear with isolated slick spots. There are some snow-covered roads […]
Sharon Lynn Smith Moore, age 71, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Leslie C. And Margaret Struder Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother, Neal Smith. Sharon was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Renee & David […]
The Wilderness Road Regional Museum in Newbern has reopened for the 2018 Season. Samantha Scott will be one of the volunteers who greet visitors and provide historical interpretation about the early days of Pulaski County. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30-4:30, and admission is free.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is set to introduce a new budget for next month’s special session. Northam will discuss his proposal at a meeting Wednesday afternoon. The governor announced last week that he was calling state lawmakers back to work in April after they adjourned the regular 2018 session without passing […]
With snow already falling across western and southwestern Virginia, motorists are advised to drive for conditions. As of 10 p.m. Tuesday (March 20), Virginia State Police troopers have been the busiest in the Department’s Salem Division with responding to 16 traffic crashes. The majority of the crashes involve only damage to vehicles and half of them are […]
Pulaski County Schools are now closed on Wednesday. Eleven- and twelve-month-employees are to report at noon.
Pearl Gallimore Lafon, 80, of Pulaski, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 19, 2018 after a long illness. She was born June 27, 1937 in Pulaski, the daughter of the late William M. “Bill” Gallimore and Bessie Anderson Gallimore. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rev. […]
SALEM – With winter weather forecasted to impact portions of western Virginia starting tonight, March 20, and into tomorrow March 21, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is advising motorists to expect possible slick or icy road conditions. A difference in just a few degrees of air or ground temperatures will determine if ice or snow accumulates […]
James Paul Ratcliffe, 92, of Pulaski, VA passed away Monday March 19th 2018 in the Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin, VA. He was born in Washington, County VA on August 4th 1925 the son of the late George Hubble Ratcliffe and Verna Beckner Ratcliffe. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, three sisters […]
MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the winning Powerball ticket worth almost $457 million was sold at a convenience store in Lancaster County. Officials said the ticket was sold at Speedway in Manheim. The store earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It was the only winner of the huge March […]