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Camels drop season opening contest at Virginia Tech, 4-0
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Campbell Fighting Camels were unable to get much going in their season opener against the Virginia Tech Hokies, falling 4-0 Thursday evening at Thompson Field. The Hokies controlled the pace of play through the first 10 minutes of the match, recording five shots to Campbell's...
Destination Area 2.0 grants awarded to five new transdisciplinary projects
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost has awarded a new round of Phase I Planning and Development Destination Area 2.0 grants to transdisciplinary research teams working in focus areas where Virginia Tech is well positioned to have a heightened impact. “Destination Areas and our commitment to supporting...
Steven Lee appointed executive director for Network Infrastructure and Services
Virginia Tech alumni and longtime network services employee Steven Lee has been appointed to serve as the new executive director for Network Infrastructure and Services within the Division of Information Technology. Lee brings more than 20 years of experience in IT and operations. Lee succeeds outgoing executive director William Dougherty,...
Virginia Tech Football 2024 Positional Breakdown: Linebackers
This offseason, the focus of the transfer portal for the Virginia Tech football team was on the defensive side of the ball. Most of the additions were along the line, but the Hokies also addressed the need at linebacker. Middle Tennessee State transfer Sam Brumfield came in from the portal...
Cooler temperatures turn to heat and humidity as we go into the weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We're enjoying the cooler weather this morning, but it won't last much longer. Temperatures are on the way up for the rest of the week. We'll be reaching into the upper 80s today with abundant sunshine across the Commonwealth. The lows won't be as cool...
Tommy’s Restaurant in Hampton reopens after car crash
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A popular Hampton restaurant is back open after a car crashed into it last month. Tommy’s Restaurant, a “family style home cooking” establishment at 3406 W. Mercury Blvd., reopened this week. “Guess what?? The wait is over,” Tommy’s said on Facebook. “The...
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — The Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on with a stop in Moneta and a look at Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy. Kenis Maciel is in his 4th year as head coach of the Ospeys. Last season, SMLCA had their best season ever as they went 9-1 in 2023. In fact next school year, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy will become a member of the Virginia High School League. The football program has grown over the years as they look for a strong 2024 season.
How to request and purchase university signage
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Virginia Teen, Heman Bekele, Named ‘TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year’
15-year-old Virginia student, Heman Bekele is officially 'TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year' after he developed a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer. The post Fairfax, VA Teen Named ‘TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year’ appeared first on 93.9 WKYS. The post Virginia Teen, Heman Bekele, Named ‘TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year’ appeared first on WOL-AM 1450 AM & 95.9 FM.
Nahshon Wilson's Senior Season: Chasing 3,000 Yards and a Title
Nahshon Wilson, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound quarterback from St. Michaels the Archangel in Virginia, has established himself as a dynamic dual-threat on the field. With offers already in hand from Akron and Howard, Wilson's performance during the 2023 season showcased his versatility and playmaking ability. He completed 83 of 138 passes, amassing 1,035 passing yards and seven touchdowns. Wilson was equally effective on the ground, rushing 55 times for 613 yards and another seven touchdowns.
Hampton tweaks short-term rental rules that will take effect next month
Short-term rentals continue to stir debate in Hampton, and City Council this week decided to make additional changes to how the businesses are regulated. In June, the council revamped short-term rental rules by dividing the city into 51 zones and allowing only 1% of homes in each zone to operate as short-term rentals. On Wednesday, the council unanimously voted to create a new use called a ...
Pinpoint Weather: Showers and storms return
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As a cold front approaches the region, showers and storms are expected to return. Rain may move into the region around midday on Friday and continue into the late evening hours. On Friday, the main severe weather threat will stay west of the region. An areawide threat for strong to severe […]
New bans on panhandling in medians spark debate over free speech rights
Despite court rulings that soliciting money is protected as free speech, some cities and at least one state are considering new restrictions on panhandling in traffic medians, arguing it’s a safety hazard. New Mexico’s Democratic governor this year and an Arizona Republican lawmaker last year proposed statewide bans on asking for money on street medians, […]
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