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Roanoke College Football Uniform Reveal
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — Tuesday evening the Roanoke College Maroons football team showed off their threads in the form of a uniform reveal on x. Overall, the maroons will have white helmets and white pants. Their white uniforms have maroon numbers and Roanoke on the front. The maroon uniforms have white numbers and Maroons on the front. Roanoke will play a JV schedule with their first game coming up on Sunday, September 8th at 2pm against the Hampden-Sydney JV at Salem Stadium. It will be the Maroons first football game since 1942.
Liberty University facing another Department of Education investigation
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Liberty University is facing another investigation from the Department of Education. According to the department's website, this new investigation is looking into a Title VI violation. The type of discrimination is listed as "Title VI - National Origin Discrimination Involving Religion," but there is no further elaboration.
Chaos erupts at Lynchburg City Council meetings
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — An explosive evening at City Hall ended with two council members, Martin Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson, being censured and community members blasting city leaders. Order appeared to be lost during a City Council special meeting as council members verbally sparred and community members yelled on.
Former Yorktown QB chosen to Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame
Former Yorktown High School standout quarterback Tim Reynolds recently was chosen to the Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame for his performance with the Division III team during his football career in Ferrum, Va. Reynolds played four seasons at Ferrum, graduating from the college in 2015. He was the starting...
Las Vegas Road Rage Suspect Arrested in Virginia After Viral Confrontation
A man filmed during a road rage altercation in Las Vegas has been arrested in Virginia, with the arrest following a two-month span since the incident first made headlines, as FOX5 Vegas reported. The assailant, identified by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department as Jose Antonio Soriano, came to law enforcement's attention after a video went viral showing him aggressively confronting a woman named Sarah Goolsby; during the encounter, Goolsby says he punched and kicked her into the street.
Fairfax seeing increasing number of whooping-cough cases
Mirroring the situation across Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax Health District is experiencing an increase in pertussis illness, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is caused by bacteria spread from person to person through the air. When an ill person coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets are released in the air that other people can breathe in.
2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Mary Flowers
With a passion for storytelling and a love for words, Mary Flowers is the mother to Alexandria Paisley Grace and Willow Rose. Mary is the art teacher at Southampton Middle School and attends Kingdom Impact Ministries in Franklin and loves sharing the goodness of God with others. She is an alumni graduate of Strayer University, […] The post 2024 Ms./Mrs. Franklin-SoCo Fair Queen contestant: Mary Flowers appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Franklin Community Wall of Excellence inductees announced
The Franklin Community Wall of Excellence (FCWOE) honors distinguished alumni, staff, and administrators from Franklin City Public Schools who have achieved significant career success or made notable contributions to the schools or the community. This year, FCWOE proudly announces its 2024 inductees, recognized for their exceptional career accomplishments. The inductees are: • Daniel T. Balfour […] The post Franklin Community Wall of Excellence inductees announced appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Midway Christian Church to host hymn sing on Sunday, August 18
The Midway Christian Church at 2605 Selma/LowMoor Road will be hosting a hymn sing on Sunday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature music by Milk and Honey. It’s open to everyone, so feel free to join in and enjoy the music. The post Midway Christian Church to host hymn sing on Sunday, August 18 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Fayette Street Lofts open, transforming old Winn-Dixie into vibrant community hub
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A former Winn-Dixie grocery store has been transformed into a new community hub as the Fayette Street Lofts opened its doors Tuesday. This redevelopment project, led by the Historical Collective, aims to provide affordable housing and business spaces in the heart of Martinsville. The Fayette...
Plans unveiled for Dan River Mills Pedestrian Bridge rehab
(Danville) — A consultant is presenting a 16 million-dollar plan to convert the old Dan River Mills Pedestrian Bridge into a colorful, modern recreational walkway. Architectural Partners Tuesday presented their proposal to city leaders. The Dan River Falls Pedestrian Bridge project covers the repair, restoration, and adaptive reuse of the century-old bridge, turning it into...
Fifth gun this year prevented from being taken on flight in Roanoke: TSA
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The fifth gun of the year so far has been stopped from making it on a flight at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, according to theTransportation Security Administration. TSA said their officers prevented a Shawsville man from taking a loaded gun on his flight on Wednesday.
WEIGH IN | What are your concerns about the changes to some school bus routes for Roanoke City schools?
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Public Schools has announced bus routes for the upcoming year, and more than 130 parents took to social media to voice their concerns. A recurring theme in the concerns parents are raising included whether adjusted routes are safe for their kids given that many will have to walk longer distances from their homes than in previous years, according to several of their comments. Parents also questioned the safety of some bus stops, claiming that many are in dangerous areas with a lot of traffic.
High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps
Virginia Western Community College, in partnership with Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), made an intentional effort to introduce rising 10th, 11th and 12th-grade students to multiple career pathways through Summer Career Exploration Camps. This four-week effort culminated in graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 3, at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center.
SML Good Neighbors host Battle of the Bands event
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - SML Good Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Moneta. The organization, founded in 2007, provides academic, enrichment and nutritional programs, free of cost, to students in rising 1st - 6th grades, and scholarships to high school seniors in Franklin and Bedford County. Here @ Home welcomed...
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