Volvo Trucks North America today announced that employees represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) rejected a new five-year labor agreement covering approximately 2,900 members of UAW Local #2069 at the New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, Virginia. The company has been informed that UAW-represented employees will report […]
Andrew Nelson Matney, age 85 of Dublin passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his home. Born November 26, 1935 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ritter Matney and Audrey White Matney. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia Warholm Matney. He […]
Barbara (Bobbie Sue) Runions Stowers, age 55 of Pulaski, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Titusville, Florida on February 5, 1966 and was the daughter of the late Bessie Rosalie Spratt Runions, and Ronald Ray Runions. Bobbie Sue, was a Certified Nurses […]
Commonwealth has administered nearly 7 million vaccines, 63 percent of Virginia adults have received at least one dose RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Northam also announced that Virginia will ease […]
John “Roger” Wright passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home. Born November 16, 1949 in Pulaski, Virginia to the late William and Maeokwa Edmonds Wright. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tom Wright, sister, Patsy Hildack and nephew, Adam Wright. Roger, a Cleveland Browns fan wanted, […]
Barbara Runions Stowers, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
******UPDATED******** Better news! Based on new information and provided Covid Restrictions are adjusted, we will be planning a FULL FAIR instead of a “Reduced Fair” for 2021. WE are in the process of trying to add back The Demolition Derby, Lawnmower Races and Rodeo to the Bud Walsh Arena Schedule. […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. “Today is a great day for America,” President […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The combination of robust state revenues and unprecedented federal aid is giving Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Democratic legislative leaders an opportunity to reinvigorate the state’s economy after the devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Northam and the Democratic leadership outlined priorities Wednesday for the state’s […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with first-round selection Caleb Farley and four of his fellow draft picks just before their three-day rookie minicamp. The Titans announced Thursday they have agreed to terms with five of their eight draft picks along with 10 undrafted free […]
Emotions at times reached a boiling point Tuesday evening during a meeting of the Pulaski County School Board as numerous citizens spoke out on policies regarding transgender students and the recently approved Comprehensive Plan for Equity. While neither issue was on the official agenda for discussion, school officials apparently learned […]