Pulaski, Va. – Prepare to be “shell” shocked. The excitement surrounding the rebranding of Pulaski’s baseball franchise culminated today with the unveiling of the organization’s new name: The Pulaski River Turtles. With a nod to its New River Valley heritage, the inspiration behind the River Turtles name was a renewed […]
Pulaski Yankees are now the River Turtles! More to come on the name change later…
Sets expectation: provide in-person options by March 15 in accordance with health guidance, expand summer learning RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today called on all K-12 school divisions in the Commonwealth to make in-person learning options available by March 15, 2021 in accordance with the health guidance the Northam Administration put forward […]
Beginning Monday, February 8, 2021, all 2-hour delays to the start time of the school day will result in a 1-hour extension of instructional time in the afternoon. The amended schedule for 2-hour delays is provided below: All Elementary Schools– Students arrive by 10:30 and Bus Dismissal at 4:00 (Some […]
On February 3rd Ocie Viola Young Sutphin, 87, passed away at her home in Dublin. Preceding her in death is her husband Kenneth Lee Young and Emory Sutphin. Also her son Kenneth Michael Young and grandson Timothy Dale Carden. Also son-in-law Jack Allen Akers. Left to cherish her sweet memories […]
Clemson’s most recent berth in the College Football Playoff was arguably its least successful, but a 49-28 semifinal loss to Ohio State didn’t appear to damage the Tigers’ appeal to recruits. Six consecutive appearances in the game’s final four, with national championships in 2016 and 2018, are difficult to overlook. […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia House passed a bill Thursday that would guarantee paid sick leave for certain essential workers, but the measure’s fate in the more business-friendly Senate remains unclear. After similar sick leave measures died in last year’s regular and special sessions, the issue continues to prove […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a move Thursday to effectively extend this year’s legislative session to its customary 46-day length after Republican lawmakers sought to cut it short. Northam signed a proclamation summoning lawmakers for a special session that would begin Wednesday. Technically, the annual session […]
On a cold Wednesday night in Hillsville against the Carroll County Cavaliers, the Lady Cougars pulled it out in the fourth quarter, winning 44-39. The Cougars trailed most of the game in this defensive struggle. Both teams struggled shooting the ball. The Cougars were 13 of 61 from the field […]
Loretta Wagner Hight, 83, of Pulaski away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at her home. Born in Pulaski on Nov. 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Cruff Wagner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Crockett Hight, Sr.; a son, Paul Andrew Hight, […]
Due to the forecasted sleet and freezing rain, Pulaski County Public Schools will operate all schools on a 2-hour delay for Friday, February 5, 2021. Our operations personnel will assess road conditions tomorrow morning to determine whether or not the delay needs to be changed to a closing code.
Pulaski Town Council heard generally good news from the auditor Tuesday night, even though some of the financial numbers reviewed weren’t where council would like them to be. Also, council approved documents related to the James Hardie project and praised town employees for snow removal efforts from last weekend’s winter […]