On Tuesday July 24, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office conducted a four-hour Texting While Driving Enforcement Effort, which yielded twelve violations, one wanted subject and a narcotics violation. This four-hour effort was a test to see if it could be successful and to check for potential changes needed for future […]
Reigning Appalachian League Player of the Week Alexander Vizcaino took the mound for the Pulaski Yankees, but a four-run third inning led the Johnson City Cardinals to a 9-3 win on Tuesday night. Johnson City opened the scoring within their first two batters of the night. Brandon Riley doubled off […]
Elizabeth Lundy, formerly a resident of Pulaski, and Waynesville, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2018. Elizabeth, or “Wiz” as she has always been known, was born in Pulaski on January 21st 1919 as the oldest of three daughters of Bassett Kee Hall and Allena Smith […]
REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – Six missing children featured on BairFind signs at Appalachian League ballparks have been found, the foundation announced in an update over the weekend. Children whose photos were featured on signs in Burlington, Danville, Princeton, and Pulaski have all be safely located during the first month of […]
Boston College Running Back AJ Dillon Selected Preseason Player of the Year GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Three-time defending conference champion Clemson leads all schools with eight selections on the 2018 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced Tuesday. Boston College sophomore running back AJ Dillon received the nod as the ACC […]
REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – Johnson City Cardinals’ first baseman Kevin Woodall and Pulaski Yankees’ pitcher Alexander Vizcaino have been named Appalachian League Players of the Week for July 16-22, as announced by Minor League Baseball Monday. Woodall, 22, batted .400 in six games from July 16-22 with 11 RBI, eight […]
The Pulaski Yankees used the long ball to salvage a win in the series finale in Bluefield Monday night, defeating the Blue Jays 6-3 to cap off a 4-2 road trip. Mickey Gasper hit two home runs in a 3-for-4, four RBI night, the first two dingers of his professional […]
On July 22, 2018, at approximately 5:44PM, the Pulaski Police Department responded to Deerfield Drive in reference to a strong armed robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers interviewed the victim who advised he was approached by two individuals, and then robbed of his belongings at gunpoint. While on […]
Pulaski Yankees pitcher Alexander Vizcaino has been named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for July 16-22, 2018, as announced by Minor League Baseball Monday. Vizcaino earned the honor after pitching seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over the Danville Braves on July 18. He recorded the win, his […]
Tiny Austin Chaffin 90, of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 22, 2018.She was born in Pulaski the daughter of the late George Thomas Austin and Annie Burton Austin. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles D. Chaffin, Sr., sisters; Rita Lewey and […]
There will be a fundraiser for playground equipment for the Hiwassee Park (previous Elementary School property) on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hiwassee Fire Department.
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced today that localities can apply for an additional $1.3 million in School Resource Officer Incentive Grants. The Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety, housed within Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), has released a grant solicitation for localities to apply for a one-time, twelve-month grant […]