Dublin Town offices closed Friday
Dublin Town Offices will be closed per Governor Northam recognizing Friday, June 19th an official state holiday.
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, June 17, the 169th day of 2020. There are 197 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 17, 1972, President Richard Nixon’s eventual downfall began with the arrest of five burglars inside the Democratic headquarters in Washington, D.C.’s Watergate complex. On this date: […]
Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype
NEW YORK (AP) — Quaker Oats is retiring the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, saying the company recognizes the character’s origins are “based on a racial stereotype.” Just hours later, the owner of the Uncle Ben’s brand of rice says the brand will “evolve” in response to concerns about racial stereotyping. […]
Gun rights advocates sue to block Virginia handgun sales law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gun rights advocates are suing to block a Virginia law from taking effect that would ban people from being able to buy more than one handgun a month. The Virginia Citizens Defense League, Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation are among plaintiffs in the […]
Department of Justice announces launch of civil rights reporting portal
A new online tool designed to help the public report civil rights violations WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today announced the launch of the Civil Rights Reporting Portal. This new online tool will make it easier for the public to report a civil rights violation. “The department is committed […]
Burcham to serve as interim town manager in Pulaski
Following the resignation of Town Manager Shawn Utt, Pulaski Town Council Members have chosen to contract with The Berkley Group to provide interim Town Manager assistance. Effective July 1st, Darlene Burcham will serve as the Interim Town Manager for the Town of Pulaski. Ms. Burcham is currently serving as Town […]
House GOP Leader Gilbert Statement Juneteenth State Holiday Announcement
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert today issued the following statement: “I am proud to add my support to proposed legislation marking June 19th, Juneteenth, as an official state holiday. July 4th is the birthday of our nation, but Juneteenth is the day where it truly began to fulfill its promise […]
NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Landmark Award
Earnhardt Jr., Farmer, Stefanik make up first three-person class DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer and Mike Stefanik make up the Hall of Fame’s 12th class, and first with three members. […]
Governor Northam to Make Juneteenth a State Holiday
~ Will give state workers this Friday off, propose legislation to make state holiday permanent ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that he intends to mark Juneteenth as a permanent paid state holiday, starting by giving state employees a day off this Friday, June 19. Virginia has long marked Juneteenth […]
Griffith Statement on President Trump’s Policing Executive Order
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order on safe policing: “President Trump’s executive order on policing takes the right approach. It will encourage transparency, best practices, and accountability. “I look forward to working with the Trump Administration and my colleagues in […]
US retail sales up a record 17.7% in a partial rebound
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. retail sales jumped by a record 17.7% from April to May, with spending partially rebounding after the coronavirus had shut down businesses, flattened the economy and paralyzed consumers during the previous two months. The government’s report Tuesday showed that retail sales have retraced some of the […]
NRCC Announces Nursing Program Accreditation Candidacy Status
New River Community College has announced that the college’s associate degree nursing program, which prepares students for registered nurse (RN) licensure, has achieved candidacy status by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ACEN is a nationally recognized, specialized accrediting agency that recognizes nursing education programs that have been […]