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Back-to-school readiness encouraged
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As students pack up their backpacks, it is important that they are not only academically ready, but socially and emotionally prepared for the new school year. Dr. Leslie Shumate Floyd is the Director of Early Childhood Education at Bluefield University. She joined Here @ Home to...
Virginians gather to lay Deputy Hunter Reedy to rest
CHILHOWIE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hundreds of cars lined a parking lot outside the Chilhowie Christian Church Saturday. Members of the public and law enforcement from across Virginia went to the funeral service for Deputy Hunter Reedy, a hero in his community and around the commonwealth. “The backbone of our commonwealth,...
Faith and Recovery: the story of John James
TAZEWELL, WV (WVNS) — John James is a that name might sound familiar. He is the former original lead singer of the Christian mega group “The Newsboys.” After being removed from the group, he fell into substance abuse to numb the pain of losing everything because of the mistakes he made in life. “Addictions come in […]
Stephen Gosnell is not taking anything for granted, hoping to be cleared for game one against Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech wide receiver Stephen Gosnell found his footing in the Hokies offense last fall, accounting for 22 catches for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns. However, a knee injury sustained in the Military Bowl sidelined Gosnell for the spring. As Virginia Tech continues to move through fall camp, the one-time...
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview: Narrows
NARROWS, Va. (WFXR) – For our latest Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview we head to Narrows High School to check in with the Green Wave football team. Head Coach Kelly Lowe enters his 22nd year as the skipper of the program. Last year the Green Wave started out...
Students at Sweet Briar College voice concerns over new 'transphobic' admissions policy
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Concerns from students at Sweet Briar College are being vocalized over a change in the college's admissions policy. On-campus clubs, such as the Student Government Association, took to Instagram to express their concerns with the policy, saying it's transphobic. On its website, the college...
ISTVAN: Virginia Athletics is limiting access to the Hill, highlighting the decline of Virginia football
As the clock expired on Virginia Tech’s 38-point clobbering of Virginia last November, the Cavalier fans who were still inside Scott Stadium witnessed something putrid. Thousands of traveling Hokies supporters, many of whom were students, stormed the field in Charlottesville to celebrate their win and bask in the humiliation of their archrival. Two years earlier, they did the same thing.
Emerging Virginia Rapper Jesse Saturn Shares Debut Single “Break it Dahn”
Jesse Saturn, a rising artist hailing from Wylliesburg, Virginia, has embarked on a transformative journey, breaking free from societal expectations and embracing his unique sound. Jesse is now ready to captivate the world with his distinct sound and authentic storytelling with the release of his debut single, "Break it Dahn".
Kroger and Coca-Cola provide 500 backpacks for Roanoke City students
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Public Schools students experiencing housing instability are going to be gifted backpacks full of food and school supplies to kick the school year off. Kroger and Coca-cola teamed up to provide the items. School staff said they have over 600 students in need, and...
Projected 2025-26 FAFSA delay frustrates families and university staff
On Aug. 7, the U.S. Department of Education announced next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid isn’t slated to open to the general public until Dec. 1. That’s a tough pill to swallow for financial aid administrators at Virginia colleges and universities — like Ashley Browning, vice president for enrollment management at Hollins University in Roanoke. She’s spent the last several months dealing with delays and errors in this year’s FAFSA rollout .
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