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Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America’s most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land dotted Britain’s colonies and served as status symbols for...
Virginia Tech Hokies News: Soccer sweeps & women's basketball time set vs. Iowa
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, the time for a key women's basketball non-conference game was set, and the men's and women's soccer teams picked up a pair of wins on the pitch Thursday night. Women's basketball time set vs. Iowa. For the second straight season, the Virginia...
Kolby's first-half brace leads Virginia Tech to 4-0 season-opening win
BLACKSBURG – Led by two super strikes from Samy Kolby in the first half, Virginia Tech cruised to a season-opening 4-0 win over North Florida on Thursday night. The Hokies, who only had a one-shot advantage (12-11) over the visiting Ospreys, made the most of their opportunities in their largest season-opening win since defeating Mars Hill, 11-0, in 1993.
A Virginia mom has been missing for over 3 weeks. Her husband has now been charged with concealing a body, police say
The husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old Virginia mother who has been missing for over three weeks, has been charged with concealing a body in connection with her disappearance, which has received an outpour of community attention and prompted authorities to conduct hundreds of interviews and execute 10 related search warrants.
Southampton Academy receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant
Southampton Academy is one of 15 Virginia schools to receive a share of The Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s (DGLF) youth literacy grants. DGLF announced Thursday that it awarded over $55,000 to nonprofit organizations, libraries, and schools in Virginia, including $3,948 to Southampton Academy. These funds are part of over $4 million recently distributed nationwide, aimed […] The post Southampton Academy receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Weekend Fun: Food Trucks, Indigo Girls, and the National Book Festival
Summer isn’t over yet. Fill your sunny weekend with music, art, and food at these events in NoVA and DC. School may be back in session for many families in NoVA, but that doesn’t mean that summer fun has to come to an end just yet. Embrace the final days of the season with exciting weekend events like concerts, festivals, and museum exhibits from August 23–25.
Hokies’ matchup vs. Iowa in Charlotte set for 5:30 p.m. tip
CHARLOTTE – Virginia Tech women’s basketball’s Ally Tipoff contest against Big Ten champs Iowa on November 10 is set for 5:30 p.m. the Charlotte Sports Commission announced Thursday morning. The event will take place at the Spectrum Center and will also feature another game, NC State vs. South Carolina at 3 p.m.
John Ellis joins Hokies track and field as jumps and multis assistant coach
BLACKSBURG - Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, Ben Thomas, has annouced the addition of John Ellis to the 2024-2025 coaching staff. Ellis will assume the position of assistant coach for jumps and multis. In his most recent role, Ellis spent five years as the jumps and multis...
Family pleads for help as search for missing 15-year-old girl enters fifth week
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The search for 15-year-old Alaina Hendricks has entered its fifth week, leaving her Campbell County family desperate for answers. Hendricks, who was staying at a group home in Henrico, ran away with another girl and no one has reported seeing her since. Her family is growing increasingly concerned as the days go by without any word from her.
Joint drug investigation ends with arrest, seizure of illegal items in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested in connection to a joint narcotics investigation after serving a warrant in Bassett on August 20. On Tuesday, after a joint investigation by the Henry County and Franklin County Sheriff’s Offices and the HCSO SWAT Team served a search […]
Franklin man arrested on weapons charges
On Aug. 21, 2024, detectives from the City of Franklin Police Department, in collaboration with agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), executed a firearms search warrant in the 300 block of Clay Street in Franklin. The search led to the arrest of Reginald Isiah Burney, who is currently being held […] The post Franklin man arrested on weapons charges appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Horrendous Ump Show Unfolds As Controversial Balk Call Leads To Walk-Off Win Right Before Playoffs
The Lynchburg Hillcats were cheated during their Minor League Baseball game against the Salem Red Sox this week when a balk was called in the bottom of the ninth inning with the bases loaded. It was a terrible way to lose a crucial game with the playoffs around the corner. And to make matters worse, […] The post Horrendous Ump Show Unfolds As Controversial Balk Call Leads To Walk-Off Win Right Before Playoffs appeared first on BroBible.
Do you use online schooling for your kid? We wanna hear from you!
ROANOKE, Va. – During the COVID-19 pandemic, a plethora of students nationwide shifted to virtual learning to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. However, there are many who still utilize online school post-pandemic. 10 News is currently working on a story that reveals how online schools are faring across...
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