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2024 1st and 10 Camp Tour: Salem Spartans
SALEM, Va. – The 1st and 10 Camp Tour heads to a perrenial power in the Salem Spartans, the VHSL Class 4 state runner-ups from a season ago. With a program as well refined as Salem -- you never have to wonder who the next man up is. Part of the Salem way is always having a guy ready. So while losing players like Peyton Lewis and Chris Cole certainly will have an impact, head coach Don Holter always has the next elite guy waiting in the wings. For example, in the running backs case, it will be Josiah Persinger toting the rock for much of the time.
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
Trial delayed for Augusta County men accused of defrauding brother of Parkland high school shooter
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The three men accused of defrauding Zachary Cruz – the brother of the Parkland, Fl. school shooter Nikolas Cruz – will have to wait a little longer before going to trial. According to online records, the trials of Michael Donovan and...
CMS Wins Two of Three Over Glenvar
COVINGTON- In a nerve racking, nail-biter kind of evening, the Covington Middle School Cougars survived Glenvar in a tense volleyball matchup on Thursday, Aug. 22. CMS won the first set, lost the second–in what was about as competitive as you’re going to see– and won the deciding third set to take home the early season […] The post CMS Wins Two of Three Over Glenvar appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that two anglers fishing together on Aug. 8 caught state-record black crappie, setting records for both length and weight. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this unprecedented fishing achievement and hope these new benchmarks inspire anglers from […]
A Contaminated Water Lawsuit And The History Of Voting This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, residents around Indian Creek say their water has been contaminated by mining. Briana Heaney went down to Pineville to talk those who are beginning to take legal action. Also on this episode, many people expected the 2024 presidential election would be unpredictable. But no one...
Virginia removes 6,303 'noncitizens' from voter rolls, fueling fraud allegations
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said earlier this month he had issued an executive order removing 6,303 noncitizens who had “accidentally or maliciously attempted to register” to vote. He said in an interview that he was “not suggesting there is widespread voter fraud,” but had said in an earlier...
Spartan Soccer Falls to Washington in Season Opener
FAIRLEA- On Wednesday morning, Greenbrier East soccer head coach Lucas Lemine called the Washington Patriots, “the best team in the eastern panhandle.” On Wednesday afternoon, that statement rang relatively true. The Spartans suffered a 4-0 setback to Washington in a game that opened the 2024 regular season on Aug.23 at Spartan Field. The Patriots, who […] The post Spartan Soccer Falls to Washington in Season Opener appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Husband of missing Virginia mom is accused of killing her in their home then dragging her body outside, court documents show
The husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old Virginia mother who has been missing for over three weeks, is accused of killing her inside their home and dragging her body outside, court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WJLA show.
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
PHOTOS: Vehicle overturns, catches fire on I-66 West in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Traffic was backed on I-66 West after a vehicle went up in flames in Fairfax County on Friday morning. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the vehicle caught fire on the interstate around mile marker 64.8 near Idylwood Park. On Friday morning, traffic was at a […]
Educators work to combat a student attention span crisis
LOW MOOR, Va. (WDBJ) - Students across our hometowns are getting back into learning as a new school year begins. As parents and teachers- how can you ensure your kids’ attention isn’t veering off from the material they’re being taught?. Recent studies show the average attention span...
Sharon Elementary School teachers make “spotlight” presentation
Sharon Elementary School teachers Liza Carroll and Connie Puckett made a “spotlight” presentation at the Alleghany Highlands School Board meeting August 19. They provided a demonstration of vocabulary teaching techniques that align with Responsive Classroom teaching techniques also in use in the school division. Recent Sharon students Ashtyn Crawford, Gwen Halterman, Hayleigh Dotson, and Haley […] The post Sharon Elementary School teachers make “spotlight” presentation appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Volunteers Needed – The Wall That Heals coming to Covington October 3-6, 2024
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. And honors more than three million Americanss who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War. The wall displays over 58,000 men and women who madethe ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The Wall That Heals will […] The post Volunteers Needed – The Wall That Heals coming to Covington October 3-6, 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Hosts “Science Heroes” as Part of Summer Reading Program
The AHRL hosted Science Heroes’ production of “Adventures of the Lost Treasure” this July! The program was held in the Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Kids and adults alike had a ball as science and stories collided in this interactive STEM show. The performers used events in the story to explore several exciting […] The post Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Hosts “Science Heroes” as Part of Summer Reading Program appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Police search for owners of emu wandering around Roanoke and more Va. headlines
• “Blacksburg’s Liam Watson, facing election fraud charges, nixes leave of absence from town council.”—Roanoke Times • “Northern Va. man pleads guilty to making and possessing toxic ricin.”—WJLA • “VCU Police launch campaign to improve pedestrian safety.”—WRIC • “Amtrak Virginia commences service at new transportation center in Newport News.”—13News Now • “Is it yours? Roanoke […]
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