March 16, 1952 – October 11, 2025 Joseph Ford Bowman, Jr., 73, of Belspring, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1952, in Pearisburg, VA, to Joseph Ford Bowman, Sr. and Nancy Martin Bowman. Joe grew up on Highland Road in Pulaski […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: YellaWood 500 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, October 19 The Time: 2 p.m. ET The Purse: $9,797,935 TV: NBC, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 500.08 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on […]
Janie Hurd Akers, age 75 of Pulaski, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
Now through November, use extra caution and remain fire aware CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) has firefighters assigned to every county across Virginia in preparation for fall fire season, now underway. DOF firefighters remain in close coordination with local fire departments – as well as […]
RICHMOND – Virginia State Police is offering guidance and recommendations to curb aggressive driving along Virginia’s roadways. Aggressive driving is always a concern for Virginia State Police. In recent weeks, shootings have occurred along multiple interstates that have prompted public concern. While there is no evidence at this time to […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Duke was voted the preseason favorite to win the 2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, following a vote of a select media panel. Ranked No. 6 nationally in the preseason Associated Press poll, the Blue Devils are the preseason ACC favorites for the 10th time in […]
December 10, 1946 – October 11, 2025 Margaret Ritter Hancock, 78, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and Mary Ritter; son, Albert Hancock; 6 brothers, Robert, Arvil, Wendell, Jr., john Wally, and Oscar; […]
–February 8, 1951 – October 10, 2025 Melissa Tolbert Lester, 74, of Dublin, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a former postal worker at Radford University. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton Otho (Slim) and Thelma Woods Tolbert; and sister, Marylene Borden. Survivors include […]
Pulaski County Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated 7th Annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular at Randolph Park on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. This family-favorite fall celebration promises an evening full of fun, frights, and community spirit, all set against the […]
RICHMOND, VA—From October 1-7, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights […]
Ramp expected to be closed for approximately two weeks SALEM – As the second part of a ramp extension project at Exit 94 and 105 on Interstate 81 in Pulaski and Montgomery Counties, the second ramp closure on the project has been scheduled to begin. Beginning Thursday evening, […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Saturday (Oct. 11, 2025) at 9:49 p.m. on Route 11 in Pulaski County. A 1999 Oldsmobile 88 was travelling southbound on Route 11, near the intersection with Cougar Trail Road, when the Oldsmobile went off of the right […]