RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia moved another step closer to ending capital punishment on Friday when the state House joined the Senate in voting to abolish the death penalty. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam supports the legislation, which would make Virginia the 23rd state to stop executions. It’s a dramatic shift […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation Friday that would legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, with retail sales starting several years down the road. Work on the complicated legislation has been a priority for Democrats who control state government. But the process is […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area: * WHAT…Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches…locally 6 inches. * WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to […]
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 […]