After several closed-door sessions in the past, Pulaski Town Council last week gave its blessing to what it calls “Project Cow.” According to Town Manager Shawn Utt, Project Cow involves a $3 million expansion of Calfee Park over the next five years. Besides the additional investment in the park by […]
Martin’s Pharmacy is expanding to greater serve the needs of the Pulaski County community, with a new member on the Pharmacy staff and soon-to-open location in Dublin. Although the pharmacy has been a local business for 77 years, Pharmacist Eddie Hale bought it 43 years ago in 1985 from Henry […]
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Q: It’s been shocking to witness the events of the past several weeks. I would have never guessed that a virus could sweep across the world and essentially close it down. Is it possible that God has sent the recent problems to […]
Today is Thursday, May 14, the 135th day of 2020. There are 231 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 14, 1940, the Netherlands surrendered to invading German forces during World War II. On this date: In 1643, Louis XIV became King of France at age […]
Gladys M. Warf Ingram, age 82 of Pulaski passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at the home of her daughter. Born April 30, 1938 in Wilco, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late John Clyde Warf and Minnie Catherine Cox Warf. She was also preceded in death by […]
Today is Wednesday, May 13, the 134th day of 2020. There are 232 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 13, 1940, in his first speech as British prime minister, Winston Churchill told Parliament, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” On […]
For three years former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was put through a legal and financial wringer by top officials within the FBI, including its then-director James Comey. The FBI investigation threatened to destroy Flynn’s career, finances and life, as, according to the New York Post, agents tried to get […]
Q: My close friend has wronged me and turned some mutual friends against me. I am struggling with why I need to forgive her. How does a person sincerely do this? — F.O. A: Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful words in the human vocabulary and is best illustrated […]
Gary Grant Gallimore, 71 of Austinville, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at his home. Mr. Gallimore was born in Carroll County, Virginia on October 18, 1948. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Charles Gallimore; sister, Daune Lawson; grandson, Raiden Linkous; and brothers, Robert Charles Gallimore, […]
Today is Tuesday, May 12, the 133rd day of 2020. There are 233 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On May 12, 2002, Jimmy Carter arrived in Cuba, becoming the first U.S. president in or out of office to visit since the 1959 revolution that put Fidel […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam rejected a call Tuesday from several top GOP lawmakers to institute a moratorium on the release of certain inmates by the Virginia Parole Board, which has come under criticism for some recent decisions. The request from the lawmakers, including the House and […]
New River Community College has announced plans to hold an in-person commencement ceremony to honor the Class of 2020 later this year in December. While the exact date and time will be announced at a later date, the ceremony will honor those who completed degrees in fall 2019, spring 2020, […]