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J'Zavien Currence has Hokies near top-of-mind
Top four-star safety J’Zavien Currence of Rock Hill, S.C. has a couple of top schools in mind, and head coach Brent Pry and Virginia Tech are among the programs on the early wish list for the 6-foot-3, 190-pound athlete ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 6 at the position.
UVA women’s basketball picks up commitment from in-state guard Payton Dunbar
The Virginia Cavaliers added another talented prospect to their 2024 recruiting class as they announced the signing of Narrows, Va., native Payton Dunbar on Thursday evening. Originally a member of the class of 2025, Dunbar is choosing to forego her final season of high school basketball and reclassify to 2024 so she can join the ‘Hoos on Grounds this fall.
Meet the Small but Mighty Virginia Tech Intercollegiate Eventing Team
Last fall while competing at the Virginia Horse Center Eventing Fall Horse Trials, Mandolin Whitten and her Virginia Tech teammates won the intercollegiate challenge and started to get some exciting ideas. It had been nearly three years since the school had fielded a team at the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championship,...
Boil Water Notice for Radford Residents
The City of Radford is currently working to repair a water main break near Oakland Avenue, Forest Avenue, and Second Street. Due to the water main break, water customers west of Wadsworth Street, as well as those who have low water pressure or experience loss of water, are issued a boil water notice.
Man faces murder charges after a body was discovered in Vienna, police say
VIENNA, W.Va. (WCHS) — A body was discovered in Wood County on Saturday evening that kicked off a murder investigation and an arrest, police say. Reports came in just before 4:30 p.m. of an unresponsive person in an apartment on the1200 block of 19th Street. Upon arrival, Vienna police discovered a deceased female, Morgan Lee Lott, 22, and began collecting evidence and interviews.
VSP: Tractor-trailer crash prompted diesel cleanup on I-81 in Abingdon Sunday
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – All lanes are back open on Interstate 81 in Abingdon after a tractor-trailer crash prompted a cleanup effort Sunday afternoon, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The Virginia State Police (VSP) told News Channel 11 that at approximately 2:32 p.m., a tractor-trailer had a tire blowout near mile marker […]
Wetherholt: Being drafted was a ‘dream come true’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — “With the seventh pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the St. Louis Cardinals select JJ Wetherholt, a shortstop from West Virginia University.”. With those 22 words from the MLB Commissioner, JJ Wetherholt’s professional baseball career was underway. One week has passed since the All-American...
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.
Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance holding rally at Radford University
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — Officials with Radford University say vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance will be holding a rally at the university’s Dedmon Center on Monday, July 22. The university says the Trump Presidential Campaign rented out the arena, as Radford’s venues are available to outside organizations for their use. The university is not an official […]
No injuries reported after plane crash in Rural Retreat
RURAL RETREAT, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported after a small-plane crash, according to Mountain Empire Airport. The pilot of a 1978 Cessna plane crashed near Mountain Empire Airport Sunday, July 21 between 9:55 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., according to airport officials. Airport officials say the pilot was the...
Three arrested on crack trafficking charges
Three men were arrested recently on charges related to the trafficking of crack cocaine, according to the Mingo County Sheriff's Department. According to a criminal complaint written by Deputy T.J. Justice II, on July 9, he and Deputy M.E. Tiller were traveling in the Maher area when the deputies saw a Chevrolet Malibu that was halfway in the road.
JD Vance is coming to Southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. – All eyes are on Southwest Virginia as Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance will be at Radford University late Monday night. 39-year-old JD Vance is already making history as the first millennial on a major party ticket. Now, Southwest Virginia voters can hear from him firsthand at his campaign rally at the Dedmon Center at Radford University.
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