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Shouldn’t Hung Cao want a spot on a debate stage beside Tim Kaine?
I did the reporter thing, and asked Tim Kaine, at a campaign event in Waynesboro on Saturday, about how he had originally been scheduled to debate Hung Cao in front of the Virginia Bar Association yesterday, instead of stumping in the Valley, when it occurred to me, as Kaine was answering, why am I asking Kaine about this?
Body found in North Fork River sparks investigation in Montgomery County
ELLISTON, Va. (WSET) — An investigation is underway in Montgomery County after a body was found in the North Fork River in Elliston on Saturday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and Elliston Fire Department responded just after 4 p.m. to reports of a body in the river in the area of Cannery Road.
New in NoVa: Immigrant Food opening first Virginia location
A trendy DC-based restaurant brand is expanding for the first time into Northern Virginia. It’s called Immigrant Food and it’s coming to Ballston over in Arlington. Immigrant Food already has three locations in Washington. Now, it’s latest restaurant will open this Tuesday, July 23 at 4245 North Fairfax Drive. That’s at the global headquarters for The Nature Conservancy.
Buena Vista K9 officer receives protective vest donation
BUENA VISTA, Va. (WSET) — One local K9 officer will be better-protected thanks to a donation of body armor. Buena Vista Police Department's K9 Hans received a bullet- and stab-protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit organization. The vest was sponsored by the Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation of Flossmoor, Illinois, and is embroidered with the words, "Honoring those who served and sacrificed."
Youth pack in 3 days of fun at RWVFD Kids Camp
The Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department’s Kid’s Camp offered a diverse range of activities. Youth met with Northampton County EMS personnel, saw the East Care helicopter, interacted with wildlife from Newell Farm, and watched demonstrations on the ladder trucks from the RWVFD and Warrenton Rural Fire Departments. And this was just the beginning of the three-day camp.
Argument leads to man setting a fire, destroying home
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man faces charges after he set a chair and hoodie on fire, destroying a home in Boone County, after an argument with his girlfriend. On May 15, 2024, an officer responded to 9 Cooper Street in Danville, Boone County, to investigate a house fire that occurred on May 11, […]
Michael Vick says what everyone is thinking about Virginia Tech football in 2024
When the Virginia Tech football team hired Brent Pry, they knew that it would take time for the hype to come back around to the program. Going into Year 3 of the Brent Pry-era you could say that the hype is back a little earlier than originally thought. With a...
The countdown is on – 103 days until Halloween!
Let’s start by addressing the elephant in the room: why 103 days, why not 100?. Well, I’m unpredictable. I’m a rebel without a cause – a modern day Holden Caulfield, subverting expectations and giving the finger to societal norms. No buying it, huh? Alright, fine. I’ve...
Suspected drug activity leads churches to remove blessing boxes
“No good deed goes unpunished.” That’s a lesson Ronceverte residents are learning the hard way. On Thursday, two of the town’s three blessing boxes were removed by the churches that constructed them. The third box is set to also be taken down soon by the Ronceverte Development Corporation.
Domestic situation occurred between couple after watching Trump’s speech
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic situation between a couple ensued after watching Trump’s acceptance speech. On July 19, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., Deputy H. Walker was sent to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Ravendiff area of Wyoming County. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a female victim who revealed […]
Excitement builds for JD Vance’s campaign rally in Radford on Monday
Radford – Anticipation is building ahead of Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday. 39-year-old JD Vance is already making history as the first millennial on a major party ticket. And now Southwest Virginia voters can hear from him firsthand Monday night at his...
Virginia Tech men's basketball receives an extremely disappointing offseason grade
Following each season in college sports, the transfer portal is getting bigger and bigger. We see it in football and basketball big time. This spring, Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Mike Young had a spring season he won't forget for a while. Shortly after his Hokies were eliminated from the...
Best Virginia blasts Brotherly Love in The Basketball Tournament opening-round game
For Wesley Harris and Esa Ahmad, Saturday afternoon's opening round matchup in the 2024 edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) must have felt like a redemption of sorts. The last time the pair donned the Mountaineer gold-and-blue, they found themselves unceremoniously dismissed from the program. Likely, many thought it would be the last they'd hear of the troubled pair of athletes as West Virginia fans.
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