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Longtime William Fleming Hoops Coach Mickey Hardy Retires
A new era is about to dawn in the William Fleming High School boys basketball program. Mickey Hardy, whose tenure at the Roanoke city school that included a VHSL Group AA Championship in 2007 and a Group AAA runner-up finish in 2009, has retired after 21 seasons as Head Coach and 31 overall.
Virginia Western Welcomes New Nursing Director
Dr. Kelley Pennell has two decades of nursing experience and leadership. Virginia Western Community College would like to welcome Dr. Kelley Pennell as the College’s new nursing director in the Associate of Applied Science (prelicensure-RN) Nursing Program. Pennell has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, an advanced...
Durham Hall solar panel installation
To accommodate the installation of solar panels, building occupants inside Durham Hall may experience sporadic elevated levels of noise from approximately Monday, July 22, through Thursday, Oct. 24. Questions may be directed to vtrepair@vt.edu.
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 […]
Public safety agencies invite the community to Summer Field Day at Green Hill Park
Salem, Virginia – Roanoke County’s public safety agencies are excited to invite the community to a Summer Field Day on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Green Hill Park in Salem. This free, family-friendly event offers a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a day of fun activities and connect with local public safety staff.
Pinpoint Weather: Heavy rain possible Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Areas of rain will return to the region Saturday. The rain could be heavy at times as moisture from the Gulf of Mexico pushes our way. On Saturday, half an inch to an inch of rain is expected with locally higher amounts in thunderstorms. While...
Most funding ever given to I-81 widening project
ROANOKE, VA – You may have noticed the construction going on to make parts of Interstate 81 three lanes the past few years - well now, another section has gotten the funding to expand. The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded more than $361 Million to add north and southbound lanes...
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.
Jon Henry General Store receives grant to help local farmers and community
NEW MARKET, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services announced an $85,000 grant for Jon Henry General Store. The grant is meant to help local farmers and to provide food pantries with fresh food. Over the next ten months, Jon Henry, owner of the store, will...
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