WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, evidence that a swift rebound in spending has run up against widespread supply shortages that have escalated the costs of many goods and services. Tuesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices […]
Youth soccer players from Pulaski County and surrounding communities are invited to join an experienced coaching lineup for an exciting, fun, and energetic week. Camp will be held at Randolph Park from Monday, August 2, 2021 – Thursday, August 5, 2021, 9 am – 12 pm. Register at www.pulaskicountyparksandrec.org. Eligibility: […]
Benji Gilbert had four hits, but Burlington Sock Puppets fell to Pulaski River Turtles 17-11 on Tuesday. Gilbert singled in the third, singled in the fourth, doubled in the sixth, and homered in the ninth. Despite the loss, Burlington Sock Puppets did collect 13 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Pulaski River Turtles had 15 hits on the way to victory. […]
Charles Henry Stoots, Jr., age 66 of Pulaski passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 3, 1955 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Charles Henry Stoots, Sr. & Myrtle Kiser Stoots. His niece, Donna Byrd also preceded him in death. […]
Grover Junior Combs, age 73 of Dublin passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home. Born January 22, 1948 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Grover William Combs & Mabel Southern Combs. He was also preceded in death by his son, William Combs, sisters, Ella Mae […]
Commonwealth becomes the first to claim consecutive wins with education system, workforce, and inclusiveness highlighted NORFOLK—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CNBC, a world leader in business news, has named Virginia as America’s “Top State for Business” in 2021. The Governor joined CNBC at the Port of Virginia for a […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Volvo Trucks North America says some striking workers crossed picket lines Monday at a southwestern Virginia factory as the company plans to restart production. Spokesman John Mies wouldn’t say how many United Auto Workers members went inside the factory in Dublin, Virginia, near Roanoke. But he […]
Summer is off to a sweet start for Adaire Theatre. The non-profit is holding in-person camp after having to migrate online last year. “We had a great turnout, and the kids have been working very hard,” said Kendall Payne, founder of Adaire Theatre. This year’s camp is two weeks long. […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. for a Special Called School Board Meeting at Pulaski County School Board Office. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. The only change to the agenda is the start time to 6:00 p.m.
Dennis Lee Cox, age 74 of Snowville passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born November 11, 1946 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Quentin Roosevelt Cox & Sybol Ewing Quesenberry Cox. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Carolyn […]
Phyllis Ann Kennedy, age 75 of Dublin passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home. Born January 19, 1946 in Newbern, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Levi Vermillion & Margerite Claytor Farley. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marquita Lynn Kennedy-Eaves, brother, Donald […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Monday the 42 football student-athletes selected by its 14 league schools to attend the 2021 ACC Football Kickoff, July 21-22, at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the first time, each team will bring three players to the annual media event. […]