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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
~ 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Pulaski County Middle School project has been temporarily halted by Branch Builds due to three workers being diagnosed with COVID 19. The site is currently undergoing a thorough cleaning of work areas and equipment which should allow for a reopening on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 with additional mitigation steps […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In a NASCAR season marked by historical firsts, the 36th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race will move 159 miles northwest from Charlotte Motor Speedway to the World’s Fastest Half-Mile, Bristol Motor Speedway, for the first time. The July 15 prime-time race will include fans in attendance at a Speedway […]