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Statewide diaper drive planned in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week
Several organizations are organizing a statewide diaper drive to help families in Virginia that are struggling to buy diapers. Diaper banks, maternal health hubs, and diaper pantries across the state are combining on the effort in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week Sept. 23-29. A healthy change of diapers costs...
Liberty Law alumna strives to better the lives of area youth and families as juvenile domestic relations judge
In July, Liberty University School of Law alumna Rachel Thompson (’12) transitioned from attorney to judge, appointed to the Roanoke County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for the 23rd Judicial District of Virginia. Read the full story here.
Floyd County will celebrate 100th anniversary of birth of NASCAR pioneer Curtis Turner
Turner, who died in 1970, has been named as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. The post Floyd County will celebrate 100th anniversary of birth of NASCAR pioneer Curtis Turner appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia’s prestigious women’s college bars transgender women from enrollment
Sweet Briar College, a distinguished private liberal arts institution for women, has announced a controversial new admissions policy that excludes transgender women from joining its campus for the upcoming academic year. This decision places Sweet Briar among the few remaining women’s colleges in the United States to adopt such a...
With Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt is never out of a game, more overreactions from Virginia Tech upset
Vanderbilt football made a statement in its season opener at FirstBank Stadium, upsetting Virginia Tech, 34-27, in overtime. The Commodores (1-0) got off to a 17-point lead in the second quarter but blew that lead and trailed by as many as seven in the fourth quarter before coming back to tie the game. Vanderbilt won by scoring a touchdown on the first possession of overtime and then stopping a fourth-down pass from the Hokies (0-1). ...
Demand Increases For College Football Coach's Firing After Rough Week 1 Start
On Saturday afternoon, the Virginia Tech Hokies opened up the 2024 college football season with a visit to Nashville to face the Vanderbilt Commodores. Coach Brent Pry and the Hokies could not have asked for a worse start to a game in which they were favored by nearly two touchdowns (13.5 ...
Lee Corso Picks Unreal Week 1 Upset In College Football
Longtime ESPN College GameDay analyst Lee Corso picked one major upset ahead of Week 1 in College Football that the rest of the panel was shocked by. Corso is known for his legendary picks, especially the ones that include the head gear. While most of his picks were chalk, he had a clear ...
Virginia Tech students hold first pro-Palestinian protest of the school year
One of the student leaders of the protest said Friday night's event will be one of many this school year. "We won't stop the fight," she said. "We will continue to show up." The post Virginia Tech students hold first pro-Palestinian protest of the school year appeared first on Cardinal News.
ABC13 investigates background checks after teacher arrested on prior charges
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Michael Steedley, a former E.C. Glass High School science teacher, was in court Friday afternoon after his arrest for outstanding charges in North Carolina. Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) fired him soon after those charges came to light, just 10 days after they hired him. He's...
Lord Botetourt High School placed on limited lockdown
Lord Botetourt High School was placed on a limited lockdown due to the report of a suspicious individual with a knife near the school premises. The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said they received a call about a male walking with a knife in his waistband on Route 220 near Azalea Road. When units arrived, they were unable to locate him.
Virginia Tech coach named one of 20 "most interesting assistant coach to watch in 2024"
Last season, it was a struggle for the Virginia Tech offense through the first four weeks of the season. Starting quarterback Grant Wells went down with an injury in Week 2 against Purdue and that forced head coach Brent Pry to turn to Baylor transfer Kyron Drones. Drones got his...
Day & Night rebrands to Scoreboards Downtown
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some changes are coming to your Hill City nightlife experience. Day & Night recently announced on Instagram that they're closing their doors for a rebrand. The downtown business has been on Commerce Street for two years and thanked their customers for the fun and celebrations.
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