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New Hokie themed ice cream flavors inspired by summer and scholarship
The collaboration between Virginia Tech and Homestead Creamery continues with two new ice cream flavors, Hokie Berry Trail and Hokie Sunset Swirl. Catapulting off the success of Hokie Tracks ice cream, Homestead Creamery once again worked with the Department of Food Science and Technology faculty members Joell Eifert and Brian Wiersema to develop the profiles of the two new flavors.
Virginia Tech's Most Important Players in 2024 - No. 11 Xavier Chaplin
As the Virginia Tech football season draws near, anticipation is building in Blacksburg for what could be a pivotal year under head coach Brent Pry. The Hokies are set to open their season against Vanderbilt, with key returning players aiming to elevate the team's performance. Among these players, offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin has emerged as a crucial component of the Hokies' plans, particularly in protecting quarterback Kyron Drones and paving the way for a potentially explosive offense.
The Nature Conservancy awarded $400,000 ARC ARISE Grant to support outdoor recreation infrastructure in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) was recently awarded $400,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for its new project “The Cumberland-Pine Mountain Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Corridor of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.” The funding was made available through ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) which drives large-scale economic transformation through multi-state collaboration. The Nature […] The post The Nature Conservancy awarded $400,000 ARC ARISE Grant to support outdoor recreation infrastructure in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee appeared first on Middlesboro News.
'Looks really nasty': Spotted Lanternflies leaving behind sticky mess
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some people in our area are in a bit of a sticky situation. The invasive spotted lanternflies, which are all across the state, are leaving behind a mess on cars and patios. The nice term for it is 'honeydew.' Essentially, what this is, is the...
Important updates to Dining Services
We hope you had an exciting and restful summer. Dining Services has been hard at work over the summer – updating sustainability initiatives, renovating bathrooms, and bringing new and exciting updates to the former Au Bon Pain spaces. We hope these updates will continue to provide you with the best campus experience.
Feeling like Fall in mid-August!
ROANOKE, Va. – This week’s weather headlines are in full swing! We are seeing cooler temperatures along with drier air and mostly clear skies!. Here is a look at the pattern across the country. Some big-time heat is battering the Southwest, while cooler air is taking over the east and west coast.
South Boston woman shot, suspect arrested
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. – A South Boston woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that left a 35-year-old woman hurt, according to the South Boston Police Department. Authorities said it happened at about 2:45 p.m. on Aug. 17 in the area of Lincoln Drive. The...
Averett University and Hitachi Energy Collaborate to Elevate Educational Attainment in the Dan River Region
Beginning in August 2024, full-time employees of Hitachi Energy can enroll online in robust offerings through a competitive tuition benefit program resulting in no out-of-pocket tuition to the employee-students. “Averett is dedicated to bolstering the local workforce and facilitating accessible educational routes that pave the way for career progression,” said...
The Outdoors Bound Podcast for August: Big Bass, Deer Preps, Catch & Cook!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — In this week’s Outdoors Bound Podcast with George Noleff: Big Bass News Kayaking for Bass Moomaw Mystery Deer Preparations to Make Right Now Toothy Invaders Venison Stew Trail Cams Rated Smallmouth and Solitude Sonar Tracking on SML Chesapeake Cobia
SOL scores improve slightly in Virginia, Youngkin says more work needs to be done
The Virginia Department of Education's report on this past year's Standards of Learning (SOL) testing results shows an increase in the percentage of elementary and middle school students who achieved "proficient" or passing scores in reading and math.
Virginia Tech football 2024 season preview: Running backs
When Virginia Tech rose to prominence in the early-to-mid 1990s, a talented running back was always the centerpiece of the offense. Whether it was Dwayne Thomas, Shyrone Stith, Lee Suggs, Kevin Jones, Ryan Williams, Darren Evans, or David Wilson, the Hokies always had a deep and talented backfield. The Hokies...
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