(AP) – At an intense pace, lawmakers in Republican-governed states are considering an array of tough anti-abortion restrictions they hope might reach the Supreme Court and win approval from its conservative majority, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established a nationwide right to abortion. A sweeping ban already […]
RICHMOND – A popular holiday and unofficial start of spring, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to this country’s founding and celebrate the roots of millions with Irish ancestry. Unfortunately, these celebrations have resulted in St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, becoming one of the year’s most dangerous times […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Anthony Polite hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:06 left, and No. 15 Florida State held off North Carolina 69-66 on Friday night in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Balsa Koprivica had a career highs of 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the […]
Friday’s Scores By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL Albemarle 13, Fluvanna 0 Alexandria High School/T.C. Williams 34, Annandale 14 Altavista 29, William Campbell 22 Appomattox 83, Nelson County 6 Bayside 34, Kellam 0 Brentsville 22, William Monroe 3 Broadwater Academy 50, Southampton Academy 20 Brooke Point 42, Stafford 29 Carroll […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials said Friday that the state expects to meet or possibly exceed President Joe Biden’s commitment to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by May 1. “As we look at the supply and the pace and the demand here in Virginia we really think […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday he had signed 80 new bills into law, including a measure that will end a ban on abortion coverage for insurance plans offered through the health benefits exchange in Virginia. Northam also signed bills that will shift municipal elections from […]
Pulaski County rolls over Blacksburg, 56-0 tonight. The Cougars are now 4-0 on the season. Details to come.
Martin Edward “Eddie” Branscome, age 54 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Born July 22, 1966 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Stanley & Brenda Worrell Branscome. He is survived by his Children Jeremiah (Kayla) Branscome – Pulaski Cassandra (Dusty) Phillips – Pulaski Grandchildren Chase […]
Case numbers are coming down across the district with some trends worth mentioning. Montgomery County is beginning to show a slight decline. Community cases in Montgomery County are down significantly while university cases remain elevated. We know from our case investigations and contact tracing that there is no measurable spillover […]
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force is now providing COVID-19 vaccinations to those ages 16 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions. To pre-register, visit www.NRVRoadtoWellness.com. For now, vaccines remain available only by pre-registration and appointment. The task force is especially seeking to locate anyone […]
Radford High graduate Justice Marshall (right) and Pulaski County High graduate Brody Fields are members of the Division III Emory & Henry Wasps in Emory, Va. Marshall is a freshman wide receiver for the Wasps, while Fields is a junior offensive lineman. The Wasps, coached by former Virginia Tech offensive […]
Beginning March 17th, 2021 there will be only 2 Meal distribution sites: Snowville Elementary: 1-2 pm on Wednesday’s Dublin United Methodist Church: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm every Wednesday. This site will serve the Fairlawn, Dublin and Pulaski areas. (Address 424 E. Main Street, Dublin, VA 24084) Distributions for dates […]