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Chatting with Classroom Heroes Winner Madison Karnes
ROANOKE, Va (WSET) — Madison Karnes of Montvale Elementary School is the winner of Classroom Heroes! She received a one-year lease on a 2025 Subaru from Southern Team Subaru, and we captured the excitement! Kaci spoke with Madison about where her passion for teaching started and left some encouraging words for rising teachers in the industry.
Interstate 81 to Be Widened to 3 Lanes in Both Directions in Roanoke County
Design is underway with construction expected to begin in fall 2025 The Commonwealth Transportation Board at its July 16 meeting in Richmond awarded a design-build contract valued at $361.6 million to Branch Civil Inc. of Roanoke to widen northbound and southbound Interstate 81 to three lanes between exit 143 in Roanoke County and exit 150 […]
Virginia Tech expert urges mental health talks in construction
Construction is a big industry in our region, but recent studies show construction workers are nearly five times more likely to die from mental health-related issues compared to an accident on site. We met with experts from Virginia Tech and they tell us every year there are around 1,000 accidental...
SML Pirate Days happening July 19-21
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Smith Mountain Lake is holding its annual Pirate Days July 19 through 21 with music, food, and plenty of pirates!. The Commodore of Pirate Days, P.J. Nagel, and Marina Manager at Goodhue Boating Company Blacksburg, Scott Schlesser, speak with 7@four about this event. You can learn...
Virginia Tech in the mix for 4-star Class of 2025 safety
One area of recruiting that Virginia Tech football has excelled in the spring and early summer was recruiting within the state of Virginia. Currently, 10 of the Hokies 14 commitments in the Class of 2025 are from the Commonwealth and there are in the mix for one of the top remaining players in the class.
Republican Lynchburg City Council Candidate arrested, charged with stalking
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A candidate for City Council Ward 2 has been arrested and is currently in jail. According to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, Rodney Hubbard is facing two charges from an incident on July 6 and was booked on the 11th. Hubbard is charged with "Stalking:...
Burgos named to ESPN Post-Spring Sleeper Pick Watchlist
BLACKSBURG – With less than 50 days until the 2024 season, defensive lineman Keyshawn Burgos is gaining significant attention, being named to ESPN’s post-spring football sleeper picks to watch ahead of the upcoming season. ESPN evaluated players who could be considered hidden gems for each post-spring Top 25 team and Burgos ranked No. 21 among fierce contenders.
Ticket Tuesday: Virginia Tech vs. Clemson
UPDATE (July 16, 1:10 p.m. ET): The Ticket Tuesday offer for Clemson is officially sold out. Season tickets are currently the only way to get access to the matchup. Don't miss out a second time and reserve your seats. Virginia Tech Athletics’ summer promotion, ‘Ticket Tuesday’, is approaching its conclusion...
Stiletto’s Fun Day event to benefit local animal shelter
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Franklin County Animal Shelter is holding a fundraiser to raise money and awareness for animals at the shelter. Stiletto’s Fun Day takes place on Sunday, July 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department located at 2150 Sontag Road in Rocky Mount.
Virginia Tech men's soccer announces Watts as assistant coach
BLACKSBRUG – Virginia Tech head coach Mike Brizendine announced the hiring of assistant coach Matt Watts on Tuesday. Watts comes to Blacksburg following eight years in charge of Nova Southeastern (DII), posting a 64-44-14 record with the Sharks. His tenure was highlighted by a Final Four run in 2021, while his program claimed its first Sunshine State Conference (SSC) title in the same year.
Volunteers Needed for Disc Golf World Championships
The international disc golf competition will take place August 21-25 at New London Tech and Ivy Hills. Disc golf has surged in popularity in recent years, captivating enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds with its unique blend of athleticism, strategy, and accessibility. Originating from humble beginnings in the 1960s, often as a casual pastime among friends, disc golf has evolved into a global phenomenon with a rapidly growing community. One of the key draws is its simplicity: players aim to complete each hole in as few throws as possible, using specialized discs designed for distance, accuracy, and control.
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
Restaurant Inspections July 2 -- July 8
According to the Central Virginia Health District website, twenty-four food establishment inspections were conducted from July 2 - July 8. Nineteen were typical inspections, one was a follow-up inspection and four were Other. Forty two percent of the typical inspections had 0 violations, making that mark on the high (favorable)...
Shoemakers Restaurant in the Craddock Terry Hotel relaunches Tuesday
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Shoemakers Restaurant at the Craddock Terry Hotel is relaunching Tuesday with a new chef and a new menu. The restaurant still has that historic feel from the shoe factory that was there back in 1888, but now the menu is lighter. The new chef comes from...
Pittsylvania County approves its first data center project
The project could bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue over 10 to 15 years, officials said. Residents who live near the Ringgold parcel have opposed the development. The post Pittsylvania County approves its first data center project appeared first on Cardinal News.
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