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Pat McAfee puts ACC on notice about Virginia Tech for 2024 on College GameDay
We made it. The 2024 college football season is here. Week 0 kicks off the long-awaited season with a handful of games with Florida State and Georgia Tech getting things started in Dublin. Also in Dublin is ESPN College GameDay, which made its season debut Saturday morning. The GameDay crew...
Radford Community Fest set for August 24
RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Radford Community Fest will take place August 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on 1000 East Main Street between Tyler Ave and Third Ave. The City of Radford and Radford University are hosting this free street festival, which will include live music, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, a kids’ zone play area and a beer garden.
Matos' brace lifts Camels past Radford 2-1
BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Filipe Matos scored twice and Campbell defeated Radford 2-1 to open the 2024 season at Eakes Athletics Complex. Matos found the back of the net in each half, delivering goals early in the 11th minute and late in the 87th minute, for the Camels (1-0) who bested their former Big South rivals.
Settlement reached for inmate death at North Central Regional Jail
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man named Zachary Bailey from Parkersburg was arrested and put into the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County in July 2019. Less than three hours after he was booked, he died. His family sued and this week, they were awarded a settlement of one...
Virginia Tech football 2024 season preview: Linebacker
The Virginia Tech Hokies should have a pretty good defense in 2024. Everything begins up front, and Tech has some experience in the trenches, starting with All-ACC performers (edge) Antwaun Powell-Ryland and defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles. But what about the linebacker position? You'd often notice the poor run fits if...
Justice-owned coal companies negotiate over $500K owed in Virginia
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) continue to fight financial and legal battles. This time, it involves Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County Treasurer David Larimer confirmed to 59News that coal companies owned by Governor Justice owe $572,692 in real estate, personal property, and mineral taxes. These fees are […]
Content creator John Russell makes the case for clean energy at DNC
John Russell, content creator from West Virginia, spoke at the Democratic National Convention, arguing in support of clean energy. “Trump, a billionaire, says that he'll take on the elites, but then he promises handouts to big oil, and he punches down at anyone with the guts to be different,” Russell said.
Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development
Mountain State Spotlight is excited to announce that Tre Spencer has joined the organization as economic development reporter. Tre spent the summer reporting on wildfires as Mountain State Spotlight’s Journalist of Color Fellow. “We were impressed with the reporting that Tre produced during the course of his fellowship,” said Founding Editor-in-Chief Ken Ward Jr. “Economic […] Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Concord University receives Title III funding for multiple projects
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced that the university has received Title III funding for multiple projects. Made available through the CU Forward initiative – supported by the Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program – Concord continues to progress in the strengthening of its undergraduate research experience as well as innovate […]
Wrestling, softball state championships staying put
PARKERSBURG — The wrestling and softball state championships aren't going anywhere. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Huntington and South Charleston will continue to serve as the host cities for wrestling and softball, respectively. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship. In addition, South Charleston will serve as the host site for the state softball championship for 2025-28. Little Creek Park has hosted the event for the last four...
West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
Cox Adds Two Assistants to Staff
ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University head men's and women's cross country and track & field coach Mike Cox has announced two members to his staff. Giovanni Purser and Al MacNaughton will be part of the 2024-25 coaching staff for the running and field programs at CU. Purser, a native of Port Maria, Jamaica, joins the staff as a graduate staff after a successful career at the University of Evansville and Tusculum University. Purser qualified for the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as both a junior and senior in 2022 and 2023. His 4x100-meter relay...
Town of Athens addresses issues of water quality
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Athens residents said on Thursday, August 22, 2024 that their town has water issues. Some residents took to social media to voice their concerns about the odd taste and smell of the water. They also noted that the water even looked abnormal. 59News went to Athens and spoke to public officials […]
Montgomery County Heritage Day Festival set to kick off
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Montgomery County Heritage Day Festival is back in Christiansburg this Saturday for another year. The annual festival has been happening for almost 20 years in Christiansburg. It’s hosted by the Montgomery Museum of Art and History and highlights the rich history of our area.
Mother says daughter “snatched me by the hair, pulled me plum to the floor”
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A daughter is arrested after she physically assaulted her mom, snatching her hair, pulling her to the ground, and breaking her glasses. On August 20th, 2024, at around 8:46 AM, Corporal L.L. Addair and another officer responded to Princeton Village in Mercer County, West Virginia, regarding an open line call. […]
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