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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 […]
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
Virginia Issues Draft of Cell Phone-Free Policies for Schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first school […]
Miyares demands action on missing migrant children
(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is again demanding action from the federal government as information concerning the unknown whereabouts of thousands of migrant minors continues to come to light. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a report this week revealing “significant failures in the oversight and management of unaccompanied migrant children, contributing to thousands of children going missing after being released from federal custody,” according to a press release from Miyares’ office. ...
Prep football season is here RCH Coal Bowl XIV
The Pioneers are still aching from a 52-7 loss to Honaker at Harry Stuart Field in the Russell County Hospital Coal Bowl last season. Honaker now leads the series that began in 2011, 9-4. However, Lebanon leads the overall series between the two rival schools that began in 1936, 40-18-2.
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...
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