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Cullip latest to be qualified for November election
Another candidate has been certified to be placed on the General Election ballot in November in Pulaski County. According to Kathy Webb, Director of Elections and General Registrar, Andrew R. “Andy” Cullip has qualified as an independent candidate for the Cloyd District seat on the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors. […]
10 years after lightning strike, rules that could save lives
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ten years ago, about 60 miles south of Washington, the early evening skies over Lee Hill Park in Fredericksburg, Va., were sunny and blue when the lives of two children and their families were suddenly, and shockingly, changed forever. The umpire for a Little League game […]
Yankees introduce Veteran of the Night program
Military members will be recognized each night at Calfee Park The Pulaski Yankees are excited to introduce the Veteran of the Night program to honor one military member at each home game during the 2019 season. The team is asking the public to nominate either a veteran or current member […]
This week’s Yard Sales
Multi-Family Yard Sale Fri. & Sat., June 7 – 8, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 714 Henry Avenue, Pulaski Rain or shine. Clothing, household goods, fishing poles, miscellaneous. Multi-Family Yard Sale Fri. & Sat., June 7 – 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 1109 Lee Highway Behind Fast Shop II Garage Sale […]
Matchups Set for 21st Annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Lineup includes two rematches from 2019 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The matchups for the 2019 Big Ten/ACC Challenge, in its 21st year, are set and will be played across three days, beginning Monday, Dec. 2. The Challenge matches all 14 Big Ten teams against 14 ACC teams. […]
Schedule changed for Class 1 Baseball State Semifinals Friday
VHSL State Tournament games to be played at Calfee Park Due to the weather forecast, the Virginia High School League has modified Friday’s schedule for the Class 1 Baseball State Semifinals to be played at Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park. The first game will now begin at 9am with the […]
D-Day 75: Nations honor veterans, memory of fallen troops
OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — With the silence of remembrance and respect, nations honored the memory of the fallen and the singular bravery of all Allied troops who sloshed through bloodied water to the landing beaches of Normandy, a tribute of thanks 75 years after the massive D-Day assault that […]
Trump tells D-Day veterans they’re among greatest Americans
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday lauded the heroism of American and Allied service members who participated in the D-Day invasion that changed the fortunes of World War II, saying they “are among the very greatest Americans who will ever live.” Trump joined with other world leaders […]
Carrie Underwood wins at CMT Awards, Tanya Tucker performs
Carrie Underwood extended her run as the most decorated act in the history of the CMT Music Awards with her 20th win Wednesday night. Underwood won two prizes at the fan-voted show, including video of the year for “Cry Pretty” and female video of the year for “Love Wins.” “Fans, […]
Virginia gov. launches effort to remove discriminatory laws
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam has signed a bill striking Jim Crow-era exceptions from Virginia’s minimum-wage law, and he formed a commission to find other discriminatory language in state laws and regulations. The bill the Democrat signed Tuesday eliminates an exemption in state law that said certain jobs […]
Virginia authorities break up cockfighting ring
STUART, Va. (AP) — An 18-month investigation into a cockfighting ring in southwestern Virginia has led to the arrest of 80 people, many of them from North Carolina. Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith tells media outlets that more than 50 officers from various law enforcement agencies made the arrests Saturday […]