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Football Friday 2024 Preview: Altavista Colonels
ALTAVISTA, Va. (WSET) — Head Coach: Matthew Deloach (2nd year) Last year's record/playoff result: 10-4, lost to Essex in state semifinals. Key Players (with position (s)): Jamari Slayton, Jr. QB/CB, Ladanian Stone, Sr. RB, Alexander Jackson, Jr. OL/DL, Braelyn Smith, Sr. OL/DL. Games to Circle: 8/30 vs. Central (season...
Southwest Virginia Bee Festival Draws Thousands to Elmwood Park for Sweet Celebration
ROANOKE, Va. – Elmwood Park was abuzz with excitement as thousands of people attended the inaugural Southwest Virginia Bee Festival on Saturday. The event, celebrating the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, showcased the city’s commitment to its bee-friendly reputation. The festival, co-hosted by the Roanoke Valley...
New River Valley Community Services hosting special event for Suicide Prevention Month
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - While it can be a difficult topic to talk about, suicide is a growing concern in many communities across the country. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Data from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) suggest 1 in 20 adults had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year.
Son of fallen Smyth County deputy throws first pitch at Salem Red Sox game
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — It was more than just a baseball game Friday night at the Salem Memorial Ballpark. The first pitch was thrown by the son of fallen Smyth County deputy Hunter Reedy, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier in August. The Salem Red Sox honored Reedy’s life by […]
Hundreds of dogs come out for Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer
TOWN OF VINTON, Va. – Sure, some kids are back in school, but your furry pets are perhaps always on summer vacation. Lancerlot Sports Complex in Vinton hosted the 5th annual Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer. Hundreds of dogs chilled out on the ice rink or made a...
Florida State losing to Georgia Tech could have significant meaning for Virginia Tech
Saturday, Georgia Tech sent big shock waves not only through college football but also the ACC with their upset of No. 10 Florida State in Dublin, Ireland. Looking to make a statement following a frustrating end to the 2023 campaign, the Seminoles set themselves up for a long 2024 season.
VMI’s Rice eager to lead a competitive running backs room
LEXINGTON, Va. – Since arriving at VMI, he hasn’t missed a game--constantly improving and showing his worth. Hunter Rice is like a Duralast car battery--built to last. Coming off an 2023 season where he earned second team all-conference honors and voted on as a team captain for this year, there are no signs of the Lord Botetourt grad letting up any time soon.
Natural Bridge Zoo giraffes pregnant, delaying seizure
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – Natural Bridge Zoo’s owners appeared in court on Monday afternoon for continued post-trial motions, following a decision in March that found the state was justified in seizing 71 of the 100 animals they took during a search last December. On Monday, the defense revealed...
Man arrested for allegedly firing gun in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man has been arrested for a shooting incident in Wytheville Friday night. Jha-Braun Pruitt, 40, is charged with with felony carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon, plus concealed firearm, reckless handling of a firearm and brandishing a firearm, all misdemeanors. He also received a summons for being intoxicated in public.
Lynchburg District Traffic Alert: VDOT schedule for Aug. 26-30
VDOT has updated its schedule for road work in the Lynchburg District in the coming week. Items in italics contain new/updated information. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org. Note that crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not limited to bridge & guardrail...
Students express frustration with FAFSA changes
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Students are expressing their frustration after changes came to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). "You're trying to plan your year out, your classes, trying to buy your textbooks, trying to buy the supplies you need and get everything ready to move in and you're packing and you're not even knowing if you're going," said University of Lynchburg Sophomore Alexis Ranae.
Average Gas Prices Down Across the Southside and Virginia
Average gas prices across Virginia dropped by seven cents this week to $3.22 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down six cents to $3.35 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville fell by nine cents to $3.04, while the...
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