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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 […]
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. ...
Virginia man in critical condition following high-speed police pursuit, motorcycle crash
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — UPDATE: According to both Virginia State Police (VSP) and a spokesperson forRoanoke Memorial Hospital, the driver injured in this accident is still alive. A previous report from VSP stating that the driver had died is incorrect. The driver, identified as 46-year-old Chad Cicero Waldron, is...
Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) — The Greenbrier Humane Society is facing an unprecedented challenge as they have officially reached full capacity in their kennel facilities. Despite their best efforts to manage the high volume of animals in their care, they have been forced to pause intakes once again to ensure the well-being of the animals already […] The post Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Virginia removes 6,303 'noncitizens' from voter rolls, fueling fraud allegations
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said earlier this month he had issued an executive order removing 6,303 noncitizens who had “accidentally or maliciously attempted to register” to vote. He said in an interview that he was “not suggesting there is widespread voter fraud,” but had said in an earlier...
Virginia Tech's Most Important Players in 2024 - No. 6 Sam Brumfield
As the 2024 Virginia Tech football season nears, the spotlight (and laser pointer) are shining brightly on mike linebacker Sam Brumfield, who has quickly become one of the most pivotal players on the Hokies' defense. With the team set to kick off their season against Vanderbilt, Brumfield is expected to be a cornerstone of the defensive unit coming in as a transfer.
UPDATE: Grand Central Ave. re-open following crash
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - A mini-van went to cross from Applebee’s to Wal-Mart when a BMW failed to stop at a red light and t-boned the mini-van, according to Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell. Each vehicle had two occupants and one occupant in the mini-van was entrapped according to...
Pat McAfee Issues Major Warning to College Football Powerhouse Over Week 1 Showdown
ESPN's Pat McAfee didn't mix words when breaking down the Big Ten and issuing a stern warning to a specific college football powerhouse ahead of their week 1 matchup in Morgantown, West Virginia. McAfee is a prime supporter of his alma mater, West Virginia, and whenever he has the opportunity to ...
Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt: Hokies Remain Double-Digit Favorite One Week Before the Season Opener
College football is officially back today. The season is going to kick off with a huge ACC matchup between Georgia Tech and Florida State, but most of the progr
Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Night details announced
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chili Night event next month. The community event is set to return to Mullens on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and will begin at 6:00pm. The Mullens City Parking lot in Downtown Mullens will serve as the venue for the annual event. […]
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