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Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction Monday on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company plans to replace and widen about 49 miles...
Five Cougars earn VaSID All-State honors for men's wrestling
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University wrestling had five student-athletes voted to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Team, which was announced Friday. The Cougars had three VaSID First Team selections and two earned Second Team accolades. Juniors Mason Barrett and Khalil Mitchell, along with senior...
Vanderbilt football stunningly receives votes to win the SEC in 2024
The Virginia Tech football team will open the season next month on Labor Day Weekend against SEC foe Vanderbilt on the road in Nashville. The Commodores are rebuilding in the very tough SEC, but some people think they are way ahead in their rebuild. This past week, the SEC held...
Hokies announce 2024-25 men's golf slate
BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men's golf team has announced its 2024-25 schedule led by sixth-year head coach Brian Sharp. The 2024-25 campaign includes 10 regular-season tournaments, including five that are new to Tech's schedule from last year. Tech begins the fall once again at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate...
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 […]
South Boston Police seek 27-year-old man for robbery and abduction charges
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department (SBPD) is searching for a suspect wanted for robbery and abduction. In a Facebook post, SBPD posted that they are searching for 27-year-old K'Keon Nathaniel Watson. Watson is described as being 6' 5", weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes...
Danville City Council salaries triple to meet state standards
Members of Danville’s City Council will see a pay increase beginning in July 2025, thanks to changes made in the General Assembly. “The maximum pay under the state law is based on a city’s population,” said Danville Public Information Officer Arnold Hendrix. “For a city of Danville’s size, the mayor is now allowed a salary of $37,000. City council members are allowed a salary of $34,000.”
Capitol Region Military Alliance of Virginia First Inaugural Business Meeting Held
On July 11, America's newest military advisory council, known as the Capitol Region Military Alliance of Virginia, held its inaugural meeting. The event brought together business leaders, government officials, military personnel, military service organizations, educators, and civic leaders to support national defense and enhance the quality of life in our region. CaRMA serves the three military installations of Fort Gregg-Adams, Fort Barfoot, and Defense Supply Center - Richmond, and brings business, government, military, military service organizations, education, civic leaders together to support national defense and quality of life for the region. The initiative is supported by the three installations, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Crater Planning District Commission, local governments that surround the installations, and chambers of commerce that serve the region. CaRMA-VA is a start-up organization chartered on February 1, 2024.
Man arrested for multiple crimes in South Boston
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was arrested for multiple crimes Saturday, July 20, according to South Boston Police Department. Quinn Theadon Tucker, 37, was charged with motor vehicle theft, property damage, assault and battery, and driving under a suspended license. He is being held in the Blue Ridge...
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
UNC Baseball: Former Liberty Coach brings over recruit and transfer to Tar Heels
Former North Carolina baseball assistant and eight-year Liberty University head coach Scott Jackson announced on July 11th his resignation from the Flames program with rumored intent to return to Chapel Hill. Those rumblings were true, and the Tar Heels have gained two incoming position players because of the recent coaching switch.
Danville Schools Announce Cell Phone Policy for Upcoming School Year
The Danville School Board unveiled its new cell phone policy for middle and high school students on Thursday. Students will have to keep their phones bagged up during school hours. Students will be required to use Yonder bags to store their phones during the day. The phones will remain locked...
Virginia Tech football's all-time record against every team on 2024-25 schedule
Going into the upcoming college football season, there are several reasons why there is a lot of hype surrounding Virginia Tech. The Hokies had a ton of retainment from their 2023 team, but one of the more under-the-radar reasons as to why there is hype is because of a doable schedule.
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