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Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
Spectrum Brands Introduces New Angelfish to GloFish Family of Fluorescent Fish
(PRESS RELEASE) BLACKSBURG, VA — Spectrum Brands, Inc., a leading supplier of pet products of exceptional value and quality for dogs, cats, birds, fish and small animals, is welcoming a new species to its ever-expanding family of GloFish fluorescent fish: GloFish Angelfish. This popular tropical aquarium variety will join the six other GloFish species currently available.
Virginia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Offensive Line: Virginia Tech Bolsters Offensive Line in Portal
Ron Crook enters his second season as the offensive line coach at Virginia Tech, with his first year being a big success. Crook’s offensive line led the Virgini
Virginia Tech Football boasts 13 players on East-West Shrine Bowl list
Another sure sign that the 2024 college football season is right around the corner, the East-West Shrine Bowl Top 1000 list has been released. This season, 13 members of Virginia Tech made the list ahead of what is expected to be a big Year 3 under head coach Brent Pry.
Virginia Tech Football: 3 takeaways from ACC media days
Four days of ACC Football Media Days are in the books in Charlotte and now all 17 teams have headed back home to begin preparations for the 2024 season. Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry and three players, Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Kyron Drones, and Dorian Strong all spoke with the media on Tuesday about the upcoming season.
Hokies lacrosse places 15 on IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – Virginia Tech lacrosse placed 15 student-athletes on the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association’s 2024 Division I Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the organization on Wednesday. The IWLCA honored 1,163 student-athletes from 113 different institutions on the 2024 IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll....
Virginia Tech Football: Hokie Fest list features some big-name recruits on campus this weekend
This weekend is a big weekend in Blacksburg with Hokie Festand there are going to be a number of recruits on campus that have committed to Virginia Tech and others who have yet to decide on their future. Several Class of 2025 commits will be back on campus with quarterback...
Siegner to stay pitching at Campbell; Poteat to remain at Virginia Tech on basketball team
Former Southern Alamance baseball pitcher Drew Siegner entered the college transfer portal, but that didn’t last long. He’s staying at Campbell. A coaching change in late June had many of the Camels pondering their futures in recent weeks. Justin Haire left Campbell after 10 seasons as head coach...
Hanson, Valociek named to Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar list
NORMAN, Okla. – Two members of the Virginia Tech men's golf team were named 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars Thursday. Charlie Hanson and Kobe Valociek made the list comprising 531 NCAA Division I men's golfers from 180 schools. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual...
Settlement reached between Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Nearly four years after stepping down as the fourth president of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell, Jr. and the Board of Trustees of the University announced Friday they have reached a global resolution agreement settling all outstanding disputes in both legal and personal matters. Liberty University...
Liberty’s Curriculum Library reaches Lynchburg community at Summer Story Times
“I have something in my library bag that is the shape of a circle.”. Dozens of children sat around Curriculum Librarian Lyn Mathews as she showed them her “library bag” of the week, holding inside a mystery item that would introduce the theme of the weekly Summer Story Time.
43-year-old Penhook man killed in Franklin County crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. on Sontag Road, one tenth of a mile west of Cooper Road in Franklin County. A 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on Sontag Road when the...
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
Customers have power back after outages surrounding Floyd
FLOYD, Va. (WDBJ) - As of Friday afternoon, all Appalachian Power (AEP) customers in the areas surrounding Floyd had their power back after an outage, according to AEP. According to AEP Director of Communications George Porter, about 13,000 customers’ power has been restored since Friday morning. The outage initially...
BC's Creamery now open in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new ice cream shop is now open on Timberlake Road. BC's Creamery is a new ice cream truck that is bringing new flavors and lots of fun to Lynchburg. Their flavors change every two weeks. The shop also serves up sundaes, floats, and waffle...
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