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Longtime local store saying 'sew long'
After selling and servicing thousands of sewing machines over the years from their store in downtown Mount Airy, Sue Shrader and Timmesa Wishart this week found themselves down to just one. Effective today, the mother-daughter partners are closing Creative Sewing Machines at 247 N. Main St., a one-of-a-kind business operating locally since 1997 after originating in Tazewell, Virginia, in 1983. “My mom is 77 years old,” Wishart said of the...
Two local educators part of principal leadership program
Two Mount Airy City Schools educators are among 16 teachers and educators from across North Carolina who are taking part in a program by The Innovation Project which will pay for them to pursue a master’s degree and serve as principal interns in state school districts. Megan Gentry and Elaine Reales, from the local school district, are among those receiving a combined $1.5 million in scholarships to help them move into leadership roles in “high-need and small school districts,” according to The Innovation Project. ...
New doctor joins Northern Orthopaedics
Northern Regional Hospital has added a physician to its staff. Dr. Jared Sanderford has joined the staff at Northern Orthopaedics team. Born in Galveston, Texas, and primarily raised in Greeley, Colorado, Dr. Sanderford’s journey into healthcare was inspired by his father, a physician whose dedication to the community left a lasting impression. H Sanderford earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University in Parker, Colorado, following a Bachelor...
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). ...
Roanoke community celebrates Labor Day with annual parade
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - People crowded in Downtown Roanoke on Saturday to see the annual Roanoke Labor Day Parade. Flags were waving high as people watched Roanoke Labor Day parade cruise by with parade goers including the Roanoke College Band and local law enforcement. “When we see the smiling faces...
Bath Co. Throws Down Gauntlet in First Game of Season
Warm Springs, Va- Fans came from every corner of Bath Friday night to cheer on their Chargers as they took the field in a contest for football glory against the Generals of Mountain View High school. The time for practice was over and the stage was set. All that was left was to snap the chinstraps […] The post Bath Co. Throws Down Gauntlet in First Game of Season appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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...
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 ...
William Fleming defeats Hidden Valley, 90-0
The Hidden Valley marching band tried to keep the spirits high at Bogle Stadium, but there wasn’t a lot of good news for the Titans. In the first quarter, William Fleming’s Davion Faulkner brought the sound and the fury with a 48-yard touchdown run to take it to 49-0, with the Colonels on top.
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 ...
Indians plan to build on ’23 playoff win
Expectations for Southampton High School’s varsity football team remain high as ever, galvanized this year by the 2023 squad recording the program’s first playoff win in more than 20 years. The results for last year’s team were mixed, as it finished with an overall record of 6-6, but the No. 7-seeded Indians were able to […] The post Indians plan to build on ’23 playoff win appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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.
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.
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...
Interior of Chatham closing for maintenance
Beginning September 3, the interior of Chatham in Stafford County will be closed to visitors while the park installs a fire suppression system in the historic structure. For the duration of the project the Chatham gate will remain open 9 am to 5 pm and the grounds will remain open sunrise to sunset.
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