Martin Keith Hancock
Martin Keith Hancock, age 59 of Dublin, died Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Rhythm by the Rails Festival Returns to Jackson Park in Pulaski on August 8
Annual festival brings live music, art, food, and community entertainment to downtown Pulaski The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley will present its annual Rhythm by the Rails festival on Saturday, August 8, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Jackson Park in downtown Pulaski. Rhythm by […]
William Michael Martin
William Michael Martin, age 51, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on July 31, 2026, in his home. He was born on November 29, 1974, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a genuine appreciation for the simple joys that made each day meaningful. William was […]
Ruth Marie (Quesenberry Akers) Kirtner
May 21, 1939 – August 1, 2026 Ruth Marie (Quesenberry Akers) Kirtner, 87, of Pulaski, Virginia, entered the presence of her Savior on August 1, 2026. Anyone who knew Ruth knew two things about her: she loved Jesus, and she loved people. Her unwavering faith shaped the way she lived […]
Salem District weekly traffic alert
July 31 – August 7, 2026 The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the next week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is […]
Kingsport wins Appy League crown with tie-breaker
Kingsport scored six runs in the seventh and eighth innings Saturday night to tie Pulaski at 8-8, and then won the game on a tie-breaker to win the 2026 Appalachian League championship.
Pulaski to host Kingsport Saturday in Appy title game
Staff Report The Pulaski River Turtles won 11 out of 14 games to close out the 2026 season and gain a spot in the league championship. Their run finished Friday night with a 4-3 win over Danville in the East Division playoff game. They will now face Kingsport in the […]
VSP Seizes Drugs, Firearm, and Nearly $395,000 During Wytheville–Bristol Interdiction Operation
BRISTOL – The Virginia State Police conducted a multi-jurisdictional interdiction operation on Thursday in Wytheville and Bristol, resulting in the seizure of multiple controlled substances, a firearm, and nearly $395,000 in cash. On July 30, 2026, the VSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Special Investigations and Programs Division, Mass Transit […]
VDOT opens new eastbound section of $300 million Route 58 Lovers Leap widening project
Download video and pictures here MEADOWS OF DAN, Virginia – The Route 58 Lovers Leap project in Patrick County reached a key milestone with the completion of the new eastbound lanes. This section will open to traffic July 30. These lanes are part of the $300 million road project widening […]
This Week’s Yard Sales
Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1 at 323 S. Washington Avenue in Pulaski from 8 a.m. to ?? Lots of miscellaneous stuff. Yard sale: Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5340 McCoy Road, Blacksburg. Pet carriers, glassware, coffee […]
Pulaski County Pulse Announcements
Notes: The Dublin Hugh School Class of 1971 will be holding a 55th Reunion on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at the Dublin Alumni Shelter at Randolph Park in Dublin, Virginia. There will be a catered luncheon. We are in the process of trying to find and contact everyone who was […]