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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.
Hampton teen quickly climbing gymnastics ladder
Hampton teen Ella Lattimore enjoyed gymnastics long before she became any good at it. “It definitely took some time,” she said. “I really liked to do it, but I wasn’t very good. I just kind of showed up at the competitions, I did OK, and I left.”
‘Dash for Cash’ Community day at Mount Trashmore set to raise money for Virginia Beach Educators
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A FUNdraising community day is underway at Mount Trashmore. Frogman’s Party Rentals presents the first annual “Dash for Cash” run series and community day. Over 100 adults registered for the 5K run and about 20 kids registered for the “1 Mile Family Dash,” this morning. The community day is from 10 […]
'Grazie a tutti!' VB cafe owner reopens two months after stroke, fundraiser
For 13 years, Annamaria Marchese has offered local Italians and countless others a little slice of Italy in Hampton Roads. After she suffered a stroke in May, the community stepped in to help.
YouthFest in Hampton highlights 'kidpreneurs'
HAMPTON, Va. — Young entrepreneurs got the chance to show off their unique ideas at a Hampton festival on Saturday afternoon. The Greater Aberdeen Community Coalition hosted its third annual YouthFest for "Kidpreneurs"; it gave kids an environment to showcase their products and their talents! They also got a chance to meet business owners from the community.
Roanoke Fire & EMS responded to house fire on Bluemont Ave SW
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire & EMS reports a house fire occurred on Bluemont Ave during the early morning of July 15. Fire officials say around 12:01 a.m. on Monday, units were dispatched to the 1800 block of Bluemont Ave SW. On the scene, crews with Ladder 7 arrived to find an active fire.
VT students host after-school teaching Roanoke students importance of healthy lifestyles
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– During the fall and the spring, children at Roanoke’s West End Center for Youth learn from medical student volunteers from Virginia Tech about good nutrition and exercise, laying down the framework for long, healthy lives. The program, ‘Bodies and Bites,’ is taught by students from...
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