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Trump cements lead over Biden in Virginia
Former President Donald Trump has solidified his lead in Virginia, with a second poll in three days out Thursday showing him up over President Joe Biden. The new Emerson College Polling-Hill survey has Trump at 45% and Biden at 43%. It follows a Virginia Commonwealth University survey earlier this week that gave Trump a lead […]
Maryland construction workers celebrate $1 million lottery prize
FREDERICK, MD—A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses, and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Major League Fishing to bring All-Star event to Smith Mountain Lake
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Major League Fishing (MLF), one of the top professional bass fishing circuits in the world, will bring its 2025 General Tire Heavy Hitters All-Stars event to Smith Mountain Lake. The nationally-televised, big money tournament will be held from May 17 to May 22 of next year. Not only will it provide […]
The legacy of the Lunch Pail
How a rusted box inspired generations and became the heart of Hokie football. Hokie Pride. Ultimate Teamwork. Dominating Defense. The tradition of the Lunch Pail began in 1995 when legendary Virginia Tech coach Bud Foster was named defensive coordinator. The original lunch pail, which once belonged to a coal miner, was acquired by the mother-in-law of then co-defensive coordinator Rod Sharpless.
VIDEO: EA Sports Found A Genius Way To Use ‘Enter Sandman’ For Virginia Tech’s Entrance Without Having To Pay Metallica A Single Cent
After an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports is back with College Football 25 for this season. For the first time since 2013, there’s a college football video game for the masses to enjoy, and fans have noticed many things about the new game. EA Sports College Football 25 granted fans...
Mickey Hardy retires as William Fleming boys head basketball coach
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR Sports learned Wednesday that long-time William Fleming High School’s boys’ basketball head coach, Mickey Hardy is retiring from his position. Hardy has been the head coach for the Colonels basketball team for more than two decades since 2003. Coach Hardy led the Colonels to several regional and district titles to […]
Homelessness ‘Boom’ in the valley; Roanoke Officials speak on the numbers
ROANOKE, Va, (WFXR) – During the annual Point-In-Time report- at least 402 individuals were experiencing homelessness in the Roanoke Valley, that’s 20.6% from 2023. “It’s concerning,” said Roanoke Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. “Our focus is trying to find some places for our homeless population. You want to see everyone have a place, have a shelter, and not sleep outside.”
Officials say 'several' juveniles were detained following Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Officials provided an update on a shooting incident that happened on Wednesday. During the investigation of the shooting incident in the 500 block of 16th Street NW several juveniles were detained, officials said. Officials said the following charges were placed against one juvenile; two count...
Radford City & Radford University Are Hosting Inaugural Community Fest
The City of Radford and Radford University are happy to announce the inaugural Radford Community Fest, set to take place on August 24, 2024. This exciting event will be held on East Main Street in Radford, spanning from Third Avenue to Tyler Avenue, from 11 AM to 7 PM. The...
Charlotte County registrar budget, staff changed by supervisors
The problem was two-fold for the Charlotte County registrar. First, one of the office’s current part-time employees had already left for another job and the other will be departing as of July 19. The second problem is that nobody has been interested in taking the positions, as long as they remain part-time. “I have talked […] The post Charlotte County registrar budget, staff changed by supervisors appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Dream 34 ready for TBT tournament in Cincinnati Friday
ROANOKE, Va. – The much-anticipated annual TBT (The Basketball Tournament) kicks off this Friday, with 64 teams vying for a shot at the coveted one-million-dollar prize. Among the competitors is Roanoke’s very own team, Dream 34, ready to take the court in the Cincinnati Regional against Team Gibson.
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup to Race at Martinsville Speedway
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Martinsville Speedway and the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin Wednesday announced that the spec series will hold an exhibition race as part of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season finale event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Executives and drivers representing both series gathered at Martinsville Speedway Wednesday for the […]
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