Ford revives Bronco brand, aims at Jeep’s big off-road sales
DETROIT (AP) — When it comes to rugged vehicles that go off the road, over rocks and into the mud to experience nature, Jeep for years has cornered the U.S. market. Now Ford is reviving the Bronco brand name in an effort to take a slice. Later this month the company will introduce two new […]
Harvick takes advantage of Hamlin’s crash to win Brickyard
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Harvick turned up the pressure on Denny Hamlin late in the Brickyard 400. And on a cooling track, Hamlin’s worn tires simply gave out. As the sun set Sunday over Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hamlin seven laps from one of the few victories that has eluded him, he went careening into […]
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
NASCAR issued the following statement Friday afternoon: “Following the guidelines outlined in the Event Operations Protocol manual, Jimmie Johnson has alerted NASCAR that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “NASCAR has outlined the steps for Johnson’s return, in accordance with the CDC’s current guidelines, which includes that Johnson is symptom free and has two negative […]
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Have a Happy Independence Day. Miss Virginia High School Rodeo 2020-21 Photo by Ken Pennington Submitted by Shelenea Harris
Obituary for Elizabeth Ann Pifer
Elizabeth Ann Pifer (49) passed away June 28th following a four year fight against metastic breast cancer. She is survived by her husband William Simpson Pifer of Dublin, their young daughter, Susanna E. (Simpson) Pifer. Also surviving are Elizabeth’s daughter Caitlin and son Josh Ferrell of Tucson, Az. Elizabeth was an avid hiker and aspired […]
A message from Conny Oil in Pulaski
Conny Oil says it may be hot, but now is the time to take advantage of those low heating fuel prices….
Sponsor FedEx asks Redskins to change their name
WASHINGTON (AP) — The title sponsor of the Washington Redskins’ stadium wants the NFL team to change its name. “We have communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name,” FedEx said in a statement Thursday. The company paid the team $205 million in 1999 for the naming rights to […]
Obituary for Gertrude Davis Thomas
Gertrude Davis Thomas, 83, of Pulaski, VA died Wednesday morning, July 1, 2020 at her home. She was born in Virginia on August 18, 1936. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Surviving are: Husband – William “Bill” Franklin Thomas, Jr. Son – Lee Thomas Funeral services will be held Monday, […]
Obituary for Douglas Eugene McFall
Douglas Eugene McFall, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home in Pulaski. He attended Valley Harvest Ministries and retired from Volvo Trucks with 32 years of service. He was a U. S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam Era. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Ida […]