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Mazda MX-5 Cup headed to Martinsville oval
You heard correctly–the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will race door handle to door handle on the famed Martinsville Speedway on October 26. The event will not count toward the points championship. But, the race will pay, with the top 10 earning a minimum of $1000 and the victor getting $15,000 and a Martinsville Speedway iconic grandfather clock.
VIDEO: EA Sports Found A Genius Way To Use ‘Enter Sandman’ For Virginia Tech’s Entrance Without Having To Pay Metallica A Single Cent
After an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports is back with College Football 25 for this season. For the first time since 2013, there’s a college football video game for the masses to enjoy, and fans have noticed many things about the new game. EA Sports College Football 25 granted fans...
Afton Mountain Vineyards under new ownership
AFTON, Va. (WVIR) - Afton Mountain Vineyards is now operating under new leadership. As of this May, Brad and Yelena Dickerson have taken over the business. The duo said they were drawn to the vineyard in part because of the property’s beauty. “We went to visit the property and...
$200K approved for repurpose study of former coal-fired power plant in Glen Lyn
GLEN LYN, Va. (WVVA) - The fate of a closed coal-fired power plant is the focus of a study into its future usefulness in Giles County. A grant submitted by Giles County to the Appalachian Regional Commission was recently given a green-light. County administrator, Chris McKlarney says Appalachian Power still...
Lynchburg council candidate jailed for stalking, filming without consent
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Republican candidate in Lynchburg's Ward 2 city council race, Rodney Hubbard, is behind bars on charges of stalking and for filming someone nude without their consent. Authorities arrested Hubbard on those charges on July 11, but his run-ins with the law go back over...
Hero’s home going: Beloved Lynchburg fireman laid to rest
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A homegoing celebration fit for a hero. “The biggest compliment that you can ever be paid as a firefighter is for other firefighters that you respect to call you a good firefighter, to say that you’re a good fireman. And that is absolutely how he was known,” Lynchburg Fire Battalion Chief Charlie Shealy said.
Wasena Bridge project enters new phase
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A new phase in the Wasena Bridge Replacement began Monday. Pile driving sets the underground foundation for the new bridge, according to the City of Roanoke. The city warns it might be noisy for three to four months. “Some piledriving, some deconstruction sounds have come...
LU Cyber Camp prepares next generation for careers in computer science
Liberty University’s Center for Cyber Excellence hosted the LU Cyber Day Camp from June 24-28, offering high school students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of cybersecurity. Liberty’s Center for Cyber Excellence, part of the School of Business, aims to increase security concern in the local...
UNC Baseball Lands Liberty Transfers Kane Kepley, Cale Bolton
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina picked up a pair of baseball transfers from Liberty on Wednesday, with the new additions including the Flames' top hitter, and also providing the latest evidence of former Liberty coach Scott Jackson's reported return to the Tar Heels. Lefty-swinging outfielder Kane Kepley, who...
People and Places Preview: Commonwealth Games Wrestling
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you're trying to take down a good workout regardless of the time of year, then you should try your hand at wrestling!. "Wrestling is the oldest sport... in history, actually," said Jesse Castro. He is one of the tournament directors. Wrestling has been a...
‘Mrs. Mary’ of Liberty Dining retires after 28 years of service
Mary “Mrs. Mary” Abbitt retired in May after being a cook for Liberty University Dining for 28 years, during which she was loved by students, staff, and faculty alike and left a profound impact on all she served. Abbitt was primarily a breakfast cook at the Reber-Thomas Dining...
HCK Hot Chicken to open soon in Vinton
VINTON, Va. – HCK Hot Chicken will hold a grand opening for its first restaurant in the Town of Vinton on Saturday, Jul. 20 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m at 2499 East Washington Ave. The first 24 customers will receive a free sandwich, and all other guests will...
Bridging Students to the Community with Iron Lives Programming
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — IRON Lives is bridging students to the Lynchburg community. Their programs range from many activities like learning professionalism through clothing to student producing their music. Kaci learned the meaning of I.R.O.N. and how you can support it.
Virginia Tech: Odds released for the most likely teams to join the SEC next
There are more questions than answers surrounding the future of the ACC. This season the conference is welcoming SMU, California, and Stanford, while Clemson and Florida State are trying to exit. Easier said than done. Reports have surfaced over the last few days that the Big Ten and SEC do...
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office hosts free hot dog lunch
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free hot dog lunch at Washington Park on the basketball court at 1610 Burrell St NW. The Sheriff’s Office invites the public to join this event in celebration of National Hot Dog Day Wednesday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Salem Sheriff Staton announces resignation
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Salem Sheriff April Staton has announced her resignation from the Salem office, effective August 31, 2024, after serving with the office since 2003. “I came to the Sheriff’s Office without any knowledge of law enforcement, but once on the job, I fell in love with the opportunities we have to affect someone’s life in a positive way,” Staton said. “I am very proud I was able to earn the respect of our citizens and build on the traditions of the Salem Sheriff’s Office.”
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