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Building hope: Roanoke City students find purpose in new ‘Community Builders’ program
Roanoke City Public Schools students are getting a head start on their futures with a new program. “Community Builders” aims to curb youth gun violence by connecting participants with career and educational opportunities early on. The idea and funding came from a team of local lawmakers and school leaders.
No injuries reported after Roanoke structure fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out overnight in a building in Roanoke. According to the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department, the call came in just moments after midnight on July 15 for a structure fire on Bluemont Avenue SW. "Upon arrival, Ladder 7...
Public health experts focus new research on heat impacts
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The impact of heat on populations is sparking a new wave of public health research, according to Dr. Amir Sapkota, the chair of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. "Heat exposure kills a lot more people than other natural...
Two Brothers Lemonade raises money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two brothers in Roanoke City are helping people stay cool while raising money to donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, brothers Declan and Brauxton set up their lemonade stand in support. “We want to help...
Youngkin orders Virginia flags to fly at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) has ordered all Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who was killed at former President Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, saw Trump barely survive his assassination attempt, suffering an injury to his right ear before […]
ForKids asks for household supply donation help
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Hampton Roads-based organization is asking the community for help in its outreach efforts. ForKids is one of the largest providers for families in Virginia, aiming to end the cycle of homelessness in Hampton Roads. “Homelessness in Hampton Roads is a big issue, and it’s a...
College Football analyst has Virginia Tech ACC road game as a "Game of the Year Contender in 2024"
Through the first four weeks of the college football season, the Virginia Tech football team will be working out the kinks in their four non-conference games against Vanderbilt, Marshall, Old Dominion, and Rutgers. Coming out of that 4-0 would be vital if the Hokies want to be a contender for the first 12-team College Football Playoff.
Radford photo club July meeting news
Veteran photographer to present historical camera at photo club meeting. Russell Young, internationally recognized photographer and founder and managing director of the Appalachian Center for Photography in Floyd, Va., will be the guest speaker at the Radford Photo Club Wednesday, July 24, meeting at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library.
Star power: Standout athletes from the 2023-24 year in high school sports
Choosing The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press Male Athlete of the Year (Lake Taylor’s Elijah Washington) and Female Athlete of the Year (Grassfield’s Sophie Rambo) and runners-up (Poquoson’s Baker Green and Princess Anne’s Micah Ojo) was no easy task. Here’s a look at some more athletes who stood out during the 2023-24 year in high school sports: Star Power Keylen Adams, Green Run football: The ...
Orioles select two Hoos on 1st day of MLB Draft
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – UVA baseball stars Griff O’Ferrall and Ethan Anderson were both chosen by the Baltimore Orioles in the Major League Baseball draft’s first two rounds Sunday. Both are natives of the Commonwealth with O’Ferrall from Richmond — the Brooks Wallace Award winner for college baseball’s best shortstop — was the 32nd overall selection in the 1st round.
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