George Allen Nunn, age 67 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home. Born January 8, 1954 in Richmond, Virginia he was the son of the late Roy John Nunn & Dorothy Daphne Saunders Nunn. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Lee Nunn, Gary Wayne Nunn, Pat William […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning Saturday night after police said there was a shooting outside Nationals Park. Two people were shot, said Dustin Sternbeck, a Metropolitan Police Department spokesman. Investigators believe, based on preliminary information, that one of the victims was an […]
The Pulaski River Turtles fell Satuday to the Bluefield Ridge Runners in dramatic fashion, 9-8. Highlights of the game would be a seven-run third inning from Pulaski and the game-winning run at second base in the bottom of the ninth. Bluefield now stands at 17-19 on the season while Pulaski now falls to 22-14. Bluefield […]
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Democrat Terry McAuliffe significantly outraised Republican Glenn Youngkin in the most recent campaign-finance reports, with McAuliffe also holding a significant lead in cash on hand. Reports filed Thursday and Friday with the Department of Elections show that McAuliffe raised $7.4 million in cash in the most recent reporting period. Youngkin […]
The Pulaski River Turtles tied up the series with the Elizabethton River Runners in an offensive barrage, 13-10. The win was thanks to a five-run sixth inning. Pulaski has now scored at least five runs in a single inning in six of the past seven games. Elizabethton now falls to 18-16 while Pulaski now stands […]
Jerry Ray Ward, age 61 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born August 5, 1959 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Charlie & Velma Nunn Ward. Jerry was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He is survived by his Daughter – […]
There will be no parole for Stephen Epperly. That was the word received earlier today by Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith. Griffith said he was notified at 1:46 p.m. Friday that the Virginia Parole Board had denied this latest parole request for Epperly. “Pulaski County justice continues to stand,” Griffith said in a news […]
The Pulaski River Turtles would fall to the Elizabethton River Riders in a defensive battle to a score of 3-0. Pulaski now falls to 21-13 on the season while Elizabethton now stands at 18-15. The River Riders would start the scoring off in the third, an RBI double and an error, and would make the […]
USA Baseball, the national governing body for amateur baseball, has decided to end the Kingsport Axmen’s season after the team received threats from a former player, according to WJHL TV in Tennessee. In an open letter to the Kingsport community dated July 15, 2021, the team’s managing company, Boyd Sports explained the situation. “The loyalty […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The child tax credit had always been an empty gesture to millions of parents like Tamika Daniel. That changed Thursday when the first payment of $1,000 hit Daniel’s bank account — and dollars started flowing to the pockets of more than 35 million families around the country. Daniel, a 35-year-old mother of […]
Keith Wayne Chrisley, age 51 of Dublin passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at his home. He was born December 11, 1969 in Pulaski to the late Doris Elizabeth Hudson Chrisley. He is survived by Children Kayla Crowder – Pulaski Christopher Crowder – Pulaski Amanda Johnson – Pulaski Two Grandchildren – Sydney Perkins and Raelyn […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. […]
Manufacturer to move bimetallic barrel manufacturing operation from Ohio back to Virginia and create 35 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Xaloy, a leading manufacturer of plastic processing components for injection and extrusion machinery, will move its barrel manufacturing operation from Ohio back to Virginia and reopen its former facility in Pulaski County. […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Virginia High School League is announcing the 2021 Master Football Schedule is now available. To view the master schedule on the VHSL website, please go to the football home page: https://www.vhsl.org/football/ and clicking the 2021 Master Football Schedule button. Any remaining out-of-state and private school schedules will be added and posted by August 1st.
In what School Board Chairman Tim Hurst called an “open letter to the Pulaski County Community,” the school board expressed strong support for embattled School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers. The statement comes following harsh criticism of Siers from throughout the community, following his being rebuked by members of the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, Commonwealth’s Attorney […]
The Friends of Claytor Lake report a successful month of June in regard to debris cleanup. FOCL reports 72.5 roll off loads with each load weighing 15 tons were collected. Twenty bags of trash and 13 wheels/tires were also collected during cleanup efforts. During July, FOCL is sponsoring an All Lake Cleanup. To enter, simply […]