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Fruits of Labor closes Downtown Beckley location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fruits of Labor, Inc. has announced plans to remove its program from the organization’s current Neville Street location in Downtown Beckley, with Friday, August 23, 2024, having been announced as the Beckley location’s final day of operation. The decision comes after months of scrutiny from members of the public as well […]
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets on LinkedIn: The Highty-Tighties helped wish NBC's Today Show host and VT alum Hoda… (2024)
The Highty-Tighties helped wish NBC's Today Show host and VT alum Hoda Kotb a happy 60th birthdayLIVE in New York City! Cadets Ethan Homenik, Kara Fens, Chloe Byrd, Aiden Linebarger, and Jayden Rivera traveled up to the Big Apple with band director Senior Chief Bean to surprise Hoda on her special day!Virginia Tech Student Affairs.
Virginia Tech aims for strong start in week one, reflecting on last year's early struggles
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WCYB) — ACC fans were treated to a taste of football in a week zero matchup on Saturday, but the Hokies are still in preparation mode as they get ready for a trip to Music City to take on Vanderbilt next Saturday. Returning 20 starters, the expectations...
Lady Spartans XC Wins Chick-Fil-A Invitational, Boys’ Finish Sixth
BECKLEY- The Greenbrier East boys and girls track teams competed in the Chick-Fil-A Invitational at Beckley Stratton Middle School on Saturday, Aug. 24. Greenbrier East finished in sixth place as a team out of 10 teams in the event, so a solid start for the up-and-coming Spartan boys’ runners. Shady Spring, George Washington, and […] The post Lady Spartans XC Wins Chick-Fil-A Invitational, Boys’ Finish Sixth appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Officers go head-to-head for Battle of the Badges
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Hunter Reedy was also on the minds of some law enforcement officers who took part in some extra training today as part of a now yearly competition. The Battle of the Badges in Christiansburg is entering its third year. The event is centered on pistol training...
Funding solidified for Pilot Mountain SRO
The Town of Pilot Mountain on Monday requested Surry County Board of Commissioner to fully fund the salary of a school resource officer at Pilot Mountain Elementary, a request the board unanimously approved. The school district and board of education members in attendance reiterated there was no coverage gap at the middle school in the current school year; a deputy on site is being paid for by the school board at an hourly rate. ...
Locals learn how they can preserve history
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Locals in Beckley gathered to learn about how they can help preserve history. Beckley was the stop on Saturday, August 24, as part of the West Virginia Cemetery Documentation and Preservation Workshop Series. Participants were taught everything from digital documentation to cleaning gravestones, all free of charge. After they went through […]
Local church serves up a free back-to-school cookout for their community
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Glen White Church of God held their annual back-to-school cookout for the local community. Members of the church were serving free hamburgers and hot dogs for the community, along with other treats. They were also handing out backpacks full of school supplies that kids might need as they return to […]
Just For Kids Child Advocacy continues busy weekend of serving the community with a family fun day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – It was a beautiful day for some family fun at the New River Park in Beckley, on August 224th, 2024. As many students say farewell to summer and hello to the new school year, Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center teamed up with many community partners to put on a Family […]
VIDEO: Lootpress Hot Summer Giveaway winners announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Lootpress Hot Summer Giveaway raffle winners have officially been drawn. This raffle featured a PlayStation 5, Meta Quest 3, signed and an authenticated Connor MacGregor Signed UFC Glove. The winners are as follows: Playstation 5: Chris Miller Meta Quest 3: Ryan Tussey Connor MacGregor Signed UFC Glove: Chris Saunders Individuals […]
NCAA Football: Virginia Tech at Virginia
Nov 25, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles from Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman Cole Nelson (17) during the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Landon Gallimore explains what it's been like to take over for brother Ian as Mount Airy's QB
Mount Airy High School senior quarterback Landon Gallimore spoke with HighSchoolOT following the Granite Bears' 50-14 win over North Surry in week one of the 2024 season. Gallimore has taken over the starting role now that his older brother Ian held over the past two state championship seasons.
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Summer Research Program: Shaping Future Veterinarians Through Scientific Discovery
This summer, students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine traded their stethoscopes for lab coats as they delved into the world of biomedical, clinical, and public health research. The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program, now in its 17th year, offered these future veterinarians an immersive 11-week experience that allowed them to explore scientific questions with the potential to impact both animal and human health.
Mount Airy senior Zach Goins says say knew they had the pieces to be a dominant team
Mount Airy High School senior wide receiver/defensive back Zach Goins spoke with HighSchoolOT after the Granite Bears' 50-14 win over North Surry. The Granite Bears are the back-to-back defending 1A state champions.
State opens purse for area arts groups
The Surry Arts Council was on the receiving end of some good news this week when the North Carolina Arts Council announced recipients of $11.5 million in grant funding. The Surry Arts Council were among 366 recipients of grant funding, receiving two grants from the state organization totaling more than $59,000. For the Grassroots Arts Program, the local council was granted $51,123, while the Traditional Arts Programs for Students (TAPS) received $8,000. ...
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