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Beck Plays Surprise Set At Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival has often played host to jaw-dropping surprise performances, none more than Joni Mitchell’s first proper concert in more than 20 years in 2022. The tradition continued there yesterday (July 26), as Beck played an unannounced afternoon full-band set on the Quad Stage with a set list paying tribute to the event’s musical roots.
Virginia Tech Stars at 2024 Paris Olympics: Gourley, Alexander-Walker, and Swimmers Impress
Virginia Tech has several athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with a focus on swimming events. Notable participants include Neil Gourley, Alexander-Walker, and Hill, each aiming for success in their respective competitions. Virginia Tech is sending seven swimmers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mario Molla Yanes is set to...
New owners promise seamless experience at Blacksburg Bed and Breakfast
BLACKSBURG, Va. – A locally-owned bed-and-breakfast in Blacksburg is under new leadership and ownership after an overbookings controversy during Virginia Tech’s graduation week. The Blacksburg Bed and Breakfast was formally known as the Clay Corner Inn, but during the spring of 2024, the former management overbooked the bed...
Virginia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Linebacker: How Does Transfer Sam Brumfield Fit In?
Linebackers is the position group on the Virginia Tech roster that is the most polarizing to me. On one hand, you return key contributors like Keonta Jenkins an
Drones’ ‘leap of faith’ has Hokies set up for success
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Choosing to leave Baylor for Virginia Tech was more than a leap of faith for Kyron Drones. Then a redshirt sophomore, Drones had attempted just 23 college passes and, at best, would be fighting to overtake a three-year Division I starter in Grant Wells. But the...
Settlement reached between Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Nearly four years after stepping down as the fourth president of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell, Jr. and the Board of Trustees of the University announced Friday they have reached a global resolution agreement settling all outstanding disputes in both legal and personal matters. Liberty University...
Liberty’s Curriculum Library reaches Lynchburg community at Summer Story Times
“I have something in my library bag that is the shape of a circle.”. Dozens of children sat around Curriculum Librarian Lyn Mathews as she showed them her “library bag” of the week, holding inside a mystery item that would introduce the theme of the weekly Summer Story Time.
Pig transplant research reveals bacon safe for some with red meat allergies
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Some people who develop a weird and terrifying allergy to red meat after a bite from a lone star tick can still eat pork from a surprising source: Genetically modified pigs created for organ transplant research. It cannot be found in grocery stores or restaurants. Revivicor,...
UVA doctor advises seniors to clean out their medicine cabinets
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Many of us clean out our closets from time to time, but do you ever clean out your medicine cabinet? Not doing so can cause problems for people, especially senior citizens, who may be on multiple medications. “It’s the same way with medicines. Sometimes we can...
Plans underway to build food truck ‘court’ in Salem
SALEM, Va. – Food junkies throughout the Roanoke Valley are going to love what they’ve got cooking up over in Salem. John Johnston of Warrenton, VA. is opening up 4th Street Eats, the first of its kind food truck lot in the valley. He set a goal to recruit eight to 10 trucks to rotate through the future food truck court, which will have parking, seating and bathrooms.
Hokies lacrosse places 15 on IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – Virginia Tech lacrosse placed 15 student-athletes on the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association’s 2024 Division I Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the organization on Wednesday. The IWLCA honored 1,163 student-athletes from 113 different institutions on the 2024 IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll....
32,000 seats installed on bleachers at Lane Stadium
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) -We are just over a month away from college football season kicking off. Work is underway at Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech to make sure your experience cheering on the Hokies is one to remember. “The overcrowding is definitely an issue in every stadium,” Virginia Tech Athletics’...
Music at Melrose brings people together at site of future Melrose Plaza
ROANOKE, Va. – Jazz music was the name of the game at NW Roanoke’s Melrose Plaza on Friday night. Music at Melrose is one of several community events planned at Melrose Plaza. This event is a precursor to the grand opening of Market on Melrose, which will occur later this year.
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
BC's Creamery now open in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new ice cream shop is now open on Timberlake Road. BC's Creamery is a new ice cream truck that is bringing new flavors and lots of fun to Lynchburg. Their flavors change every two weeks. The shop also serves up sundaes, floats, and waffle...
Lawsuit filed against City of Salem and HopeTree Services regarding rezoning
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Five people who live near the HopeTree Services site in Salem have filed a lawsuit, claiming the development there will affect their everyday lives. Laid out over 20 pages, the lawsuit alleges the project will bring an influx of traffic to the area and increase their home property taxes.
Danville schools introduce 'Yondr pouch' to enforce phone-free policy
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville Public Schools unveiled the Yondr pouch, a device that magnetically locks cell phones, last week at a school board meeting. The Yondr pouch is a new enhancement for Danville Public School's cell phone-free learning initiative, Unplug2Learn, that started last year. School officials said that...
ALERT: Wildfire smoke enters Roanoke area, increases air quality to moderate levels
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts have issued an air quality alert for the greater Roanoke Valley area. Smoke from California’s wildfires has traveled across the U.S. and arrived in the Roanoke area. Airnow.gov shows the air quality in the greater Roanoke area is now at a moderate level.
Virginia Tech Football boasts 13 players on East-West Shrine Bowl list
Another sure sign that the 2024 college football season is right around the corner, the East-West Shrine Bowl Top 1000 list has been released. This season, 13 members of Virginia Tech made the list ahead of what is expected to be a big Year 3 under head coach Brent Pry.
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