RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a spending plan for most of the state’s $4.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief money, including funding for initiatives aimed at helping small businesses, increasing broadband access and replenishing the state’s depleted unemployment trust fund. The budget approved by […]
Shay Dunnigan, Pulaski County Parks & Activities Coordinator announced today that the hours of operation for the Randolph Park Pool for Monday August 9th – Thursday, August 12th is 12 noon-6:00 PM for Pulaski County Residents only. Randolph Park pool will close Thursday, August 12th at 6:00PM for the season.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Larson took another step toward a regular-season NASCAR Cup title. Chase Elliott lamented a race that he let get away. Larson gained the lead from Martin Truex Jr. during green flag pit stops in the final stage Sunday, built a big lead and kept […]
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Peyton’s Place is now in Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The only five-time NFL MVP and a two-time Super Bowl winner who left the game five years ago with a slew of passing records was enshrined Sunday night with other members of the […]
John Gregory “Greg” Blankenship, age 61, died Saturday evening August 7, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
(AP) – Bobby Bowden did it all. Not only did he put Florida State on the map by taking the Seminoles from afterthought to dynasty, he left an indelible mark on the game with a rare combination of coaching acumen, gracious demeanor and a compassion for those he coached and […]
The Pulaski River Turtles fall to the Bluefield Ridge Runners 7-5 in their regular season finale. Bluefield finishes the season at 27-25 and fourth in the East, while Pulaski finishes the regular season at 32-22. An RBI single by Tervell Johnson in the first put Bluefield up early and made […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers tasked with reconciling House and Senate spending plans for $4.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief money reached an agreement Friday on a proposal that would preserve most of a plan crafted by Democrats but would also include some changes proposed by Republicans, including raising […]
The Pulaski County School Board will now be asked to consider the following revision to its reopening plan. The changes (listed in italics) are necessary to be in compliance with VA Senate Bill 1303 which states, “The bill requires each school board to provide such in-person instruction in a manner […]
The Pulaski River Turtles are now Eastern Division Champions after a 9-1 victory over the Bluefield Ridge Runners. Story of the game would be the gem of a game by pitcher Luke Reed, as he threw a complete game with 16 Ks. Bluefield now falls to 26-25 on the season, […]
Jacob “Jake” Zachary Ryan, age 26 of Blacksburg passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Born May 29, 1995 in Radford he was the son of Ronnie Lee Ryan, Jr. & Tina Young Owens. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, […]
Ellis Martin Kincer, age 77 passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, August 5th at his home in Dublin, Virginia. Born June 2, 1944 in Pulaski, Virginia he was the son of the late William & Effie Crowder. He was a dedicated truck driver for 40 years and […]