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Lemus Sets WPU Career Goal-Scoring Record In Men's Soccer
DANVILLE, Va. – Standout forward Jorge Lemus of William Peace became the school career leader in goals on Friday. Lemus scored the 38th goal of his collegiate career in the first half for a 1-0 Pacers' lead. Averett responded with two second-half goals for a 2-1 season-opening win over the Pacers at Frank R. Campbell Stadium.
Men's soccer opens season with home win over William Peace
Danville, Va. — The Averett University men's soccer team kicked off its 2024 season with a thrilling 2-1 win over William Peace University on Friday night on Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium. Freshman Leandre Tyssandier scored the decisive goal in the Cougars' victory. In what seemed to...
Bruins Battled in Back-to-Back Losses at Cougar Classic
The 2024-25 season for Bruins sports officially got underway on Friday as the Bruins volleyball team opened the regular season on the road at the 30th Annual Cougar Classic in Danville, Virginia. The Bruins finished up day one with back-to-back five set losses to Guilford College and Roanoke College. "I...
Women's Volleyball Claims First Two Matches of the Year
Danville, Va. - Lynchburg opened their weekend tournament with matchups against the Meredith Angels and Salem Tigers, both riddled with constant momentum shifts and late-game dramatics. The Hornets started strongly, claiming the first set 25-23. However, Meredith reclaimed the momentum taking the next two frames 25-23 and 25-20. Nonetheless, Cardoza...
Youngkin Announces Expansion of Fentanyl Overdose Awareness Campaign
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin are stepping up their battle against the fentanyl crisis in Virginia. During a visit to CARITAS, a recovery and support organization in Richmond, they announced the statewide expansion of their “It Only Takes One” initiative. This campaign, which has already increased fentanyl awareness since its launch earlier this year, will now reach more communities across Virginia that are heavily affected by the epidemic.
State To Study Impact On Black Communities Uprooted By Growth Of Virginia Colleges
What will happen now that a new 19-member state legislative committee is studying the impact that historically White universities have had on nearby Black neighborhoods acquired through eminent domain?. Two are located in Hampton Roads: Christopher Newport in Newport News and Old Dominion in Norfolk. Will these colleges in Hampton...
Tracking strong summer cold front
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Remaining warm and muggy this weekend. A summer cold front arrives from the west through Sunday. This will cause a chance for a shower, downpour and thunderstorm. Followed by a significant weather pattern change for the first week of September. Low clouds, fog and drizzle this...
Where are the Blue Angels flying today? Where to watch in September
With September upon us, Blue Angels fans will have just two more months to see the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team perform before it wraps up the air show season at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Homecoming show in Pensacola, Florida. This month, fans can catch the Blue Angels...
Watch out for hitchhiking Lanternflies during Labor Day weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As the Lanternflies continue to invade Virginia, here are some tips to stop them from hitchhiking home with you during Labor Day weekend. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says the invasive species is not good at flying, but great at hitchhiking. To ensure the safety of Virginia counties […]
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