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Emerson College/The Hill poll results show Trump up 2 points over Biden in Virginia
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election and state elections, Your Local Election Headquarters is looking into how Virginians will vote and how they feel about the state of the country, the Commonwealth and the government.
Hollins University ‘getting in the game’ with new flag football program, Spring 2025
HOLLINS, Va. (WFXR) – The director of Hollins University athletics, Chris Kilcoyne has announced that flag football will now be offered as an intercollegiate sport. “I’m proud that Hollins is at the forefront of providing opportunities for young women to continue their playing careers in the sport of flag football,” said Kilcoyne. “There is a great deal of momentum nationwide for Women’s Flag Football and I look forward to watching the program grow.”
Former Hokies OL Anthony Lambo
Pat and Rich catch up with former Hokies Offensive Lineman and NJ Hokie, Anthony Lambo! Lambo was an offensive tackle on the Hokies from 1996-2000. If you'd like to learn more about Anthony Lambo, Rich did a deep dive "Where are they now?" piece on Anthony last summer. You can check that out HERE.
Virginia Tech Hokies News: MLB Draft, coaching staff additions
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, two more baseball players were drafted on Day 3 of the 2024 MLB Draft and the men's soccer team added to their coaching staff with the 2024 season right around the corner. Two baseball players selected on Day 3 of MLB Draft.
Rail Yard Dawgs to open 2024-25 season at home
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs released their schedule for the 2024-2025 season. The 2023 President’s Cup champions will open the season on home ice October 18 against the Fayetteville Marksmen. Per usual for every SPHL team, Roanoke will have 28 home games and 28 away games.
Concerned cyclists, former mayor speak at council meeting
Roanoke City Council held their second meeting this month yesterday, where a former Roanoke mayor made an appearance to get the council’s blessing for a new historical marker. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:. The council received criticism from residents about unsafe cycling conditions in the city. WFIR’s Alex...
State funding for childcare awarded to help Roanoke Valley families
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Families in the Roanoke area facing challenges in affording childcare are finding relief through a new grant aimed at expanding access to early childhood education. The United Way of Roanoke Valley has secured over $2 million in state general funds from the Virginia Department of Education...
DC region under heat advisory Wednesday; showers and thunderstorms likely
WASHINGTON - The scorching hot and humid conditions continue on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index readings that could exceed 105 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. for the nation’s capital, portions of...
New poll shows Trump leading in 'battleground' Virginia
(The Center Square) — Another pre-shooting poll conducted before the New York Times/Siena College poll, whose results were released Monday, shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump flip-flopped, with Trump leading Biden by 3%. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Summer 2024 Commonwealth Poll, conducted between June 24 and July 3, revealed 39% of respondents indicating they would vote for Trump if they had to vote then and 36% saying they would vote for Biden. The Times/Siena College poll, conducted in the days just prior to...
VDH issues an Algal Mat Alert in the Shenandoah River
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced an Algal Mat Alert for the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The alert extends for just over 11 and a half miles from Deer Rapids Bridge to Strasburg. Where recreational users of the Shenandoah need to be alert, aware, and avoid the...
Hometown Sports Extra Podcast- Becoming an Olympian
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Last week, we introduced you to the UVA grad turned Blacksburg native who set the women’s national record in Pole Vault. And now, we have a brand-new podcast episode where you can listen to her full story. Bridget Williams is preparing to leave for the...
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