August 16, 2019
The Yanks scored four runs in each of the first two innings as they cruised to a series-opening win over Kingsport with an 8-2 score on Thursday night. Reid Anderson made the start on the mound for Pulaski last night, pitching five innings and giving...
August 15, 2019
Finance: it's something a lot of us don't like to think about, but it's an undeniably necessary part of our adult lives. Paying the water bill, taxes, and keeping up with our day to day spending is something you get used to, especially when you become...
August 13, 2019
Peak Creek has long been a fixture of the Town of Pulaski; the native limestone walls were constructed over 130 years ago and still stand today, a beautiful symbol of the history of Pulaski itself. But as time has progressed, Peak Creek has seen periods...
August 12, 2019
Cancer awareness is something that everyone considers important, but sometimes it's hard to find a way to really express that awareness in everyday life. One of the most effective forms of increasing awareness is advertising; whether that be on its own,...
August 9, 2019
The Town of Pulaski is, without a doubt, small-town USA. We have all the trappings you'd expect of a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone, tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains. But more recently, Pulaski has been expanding; businesses...
August 5, 2019
The Town of Pulaski was presented with the 2019 Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) from the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) at its annual meeting. The CEDA program recognizes outstanding communities for their efforts in advancing...
August 2, 2019
The Pulaski Yankees won a back and forth contest against the Danville Braves 4-3 with a walk off single in the bottom of the ninth to give the team their third series sweep of the season and extend the winning streak to four games. It was an eventful...
July 29, 2019
The Senior Center has been busier than ever as of late, constantly adding in new and engaging activities to keep members entertained and coming back for more. But even with all of the new activities, they still like to make time to visit old friends and...
July 16, 2019
One of the great things about summertime is the seemingly endless possibilities when it comes to food and music. Concerts and food trucks are in no short supply, especially here in Pulaski. We always try to host a variety of musical groups at The...
July 15, 2019
What's the quickest way to cool off in the summer heat? Probably a dip in an ice bath. But if you're not willing to go to that extreme for relief, and ice cream social will work almost as well. The Pulaski Senior Center held their ice cream social event...
July 10, 2019
The Pulaski Yankees are excited to announce they will host a charity softball game between LewisGale Regional Health System and Carilion Clinic at Calfee Park on Sunday, August 11th. Proceeds from the Homers for Hearts game between the area's two largest...
July 1, 2019
The Stars and Stripes Series is set to begin tonight in Calfee Park, with the Pulaski Yankees squaring off against the Elizabethton Twins. The series will last until this Wednesday, and the Yankees have something special planned for each night. The...
June 28, 2019
The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American; apple pie, baseball, fireworks and fried food. It's the quintessential American holiday where we celebrate our freedoms and independence, and celebrate time well spent with our families and...
June 25, 2019
The Relay for Life is a nationwide event that is held across many local communities throughout our country. In Pulaski, the Relay for Life was this past Saturday in Jackson Park. While it wasn't the first held by Pulaski, it certainly was one of the best...
June 20, 2019
Things are heating up in the New River Valley, and in Pulaski things are about to get really hot. The Pulaski Yankees season officially begins today in Johnson City, but their season at home won't begin until this Friday, with Calfee Park lit up once...
June 19, 2019
Healthy food. Busy streets. New bike trails. Any town would welcome these additions to their communities. But how do you incorporate that change in cooperation with your residents? Enter the Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP) initiative which is sponsored...
June 17, 2019
Looking for some good Southern cooking? If you've grown tired of Cracker Barrel, we suggest you try the Swinging Bridge Restaurant in Paint Bank, Virginia. Last Friday the Senior Center made the trip there, and judging from their reactions it was most...
June 14, 2019
The Pulaski Yankees are excited to introduce the veteran of the night program to honor a member of the military at each home game during the 2019 season. The team is asking the public to nominate either a veteran or a current member of the military they...
June 10, 2019
The Crooked Road is a year-round event dedicated to traditional music lovers throughout Southwest Virginia, and this year the Mountains of Music Homecoming will return for the fourth time alongside The Crooked Road. Old-time, bluegrass, gospel,...
June 7, 2019
For the third year in a row, the 2A Baseball State Semifinals will be played at Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park. The Pulaski Yankees and Calfee Park will host the Virginia High School State League Tournament on Friday, June 7th. The teams to take part...
June 6, 2019
The Town of Pulaski knows all about concerts. We have several throughout the year, including performances at the Music and Merchants Festival and Pulaskifest. But one that stands out above these is the Sounds of Summer Concert Series. The Sounds of...
June 4, 2019
Police officers are an integral part of communities all across America, perhaps even more-so in small towns like the Town of Pulaski. And while police departments tend to stay on the small side, the Pulaski Police Department is always on the lookout for...
May 31, 2019
Along with baseball and apple pie, fireworks are a quintessential part of many American celebrations. This year, Calfee Park plans to bring fireworks back to three of their games in the 2019 season, with the first display taking place on Opening Night on...
May 29, 2019
Farmer's markets hold a special place in the hearts of people all across the United States. In the Town of Pulaski, things are no different. While we simply call it The Marketplace, it still has all of the trappings of any farmer's market found anywhere...
May 22, 2019
In a galaxy far, far away…wait, that's not right. In two towns near you, the Pulaski Yankees and the Danville Braves are teaming up to raise funds for cancer research. After comments made by the Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager calling...