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Surveillance photos released of 2 robbery suspects linked to burglaries in DC and Virginia
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The Fairfax County Police Department has released surveillance photos of two suspects linked to multiple burglaries in D.C. and Virginia. Police continue to investigate two burglaries in McLean and are seeking the community’s assistance. Officers responded to a burglary report in the 7500 block of Leesburg Pike in McLean on August 27 at 2:04 a.m.
Fentanyl Dealer Who Kept Selling After Fatal OD In Virginia Gets Prison Time: Feds
The man who sold the fentanyl pills through Instagram that led to a fatal overdose in Virginia - and then continued selling - has been sentenced to a decade in prison, federal authorities announced.Shan Mehmood, 21, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and c…
Food stamps: Majority of seniors in DC region missing out on SNAP benefits
A report conducted by the National Council on Aging found that between 34% and 37% of seniors in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland are eligible to receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program but are not enrolled. SNAP benefits are typically loaded onto an EBT card that can be...
Virginia students whose parents earn less than $75,000 annually will qualify for free tuition at UR
Beginning in the fall of 2025, admitted students from Virginia whose parents earn a combined total of $75,000 annually or less will qualify for free tuition at the University of Richmond as part of the school’s “Richmond’s Promise to Virginia” initiative. UR began a program to...
Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification
The debate on a Blacksburg radio station may be the only debate between the two 9th District candidates. The post Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification appeared first on Cardinal News.
Carilion Clinic donates 170 skills bags to Radford nursing students
As junior-level Radford University prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students returned for the fall semester, they were greeted with a surprise gift courtesy of Carilion Clinic. Each student received a nursing skills bag to be used in the Nursing 345: Foundations of Nursing course. The bags were provided...
Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference comes to Virginia Tech
The Virginia Cyber Range reached new heights at its seventh annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference, held at Virginia Tech’s Squires Student Center on July 16-17. The conference transformed the university’s campus into a hub for cybersecurity education — drawing educators, practitioners, and industry leaders. Held at Virginia...
Award-winning Renée Elise Goldsberry opening at Virginia Tech’s Moss Center
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Tony and Grammy award-winning actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry will open Virginia Tech’s Moss Art Center’s 2024-2025 season on Friday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. Goldsberry will open Moss’s season with her performance of Broadway Hits and American classics. She won a Tony and a Grammy for her groundbreaking role […]
High choice 2026 WR Carnell Warren locks in Virginia Tech game visit
Virginia Tech high choice 2026 wide receiver target, Carnell Warren, is beginning to map out his visit schedule this fall amidst a busy junior season at Bluffton High School in South Carolina. The 6-foot-4.5, 195-pound dual-sport athlete has confirmed that he will be returning to Virginia Tech for another visit,...
USDA and local rural organizations meet for rural development meeting
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Many southwest Virginia communities are set in rural locations. Leaders of local rural organizations and the United States Department of Agriculture met at the Inn at Virginia Tech Blacksburg to give an update on their work in the area. I talked to the rural development state...
NFL Hokies: Preseason Week 3 recap
BLACKSBURG – The third and final week of the NFL preseason has concluded, as all 32 NFL teams saw the field to close out competition. Former Hokies continued to make their presence known as teams moved closer to their first games of the season at the beginning of September. With only one week from the season opener between the Baltimore Ravens and defending Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs, we continue to look at how Hokies are performing before the season begins. In this latest edition of NFL Hokies, presented by Coca-Cola, we take a look at some performances from the last week along with some matchups fans should look for in September.
First paid fire department in Pulaski County is operational in Dublin
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The first-ever paid fire department in Pulaski County is officially operating, as every full-time position has now been hired. It will function alongside the county’s six volunteer fire departments and will be led by Chief Brandon Hamblin, a lifelong Pulaski resident. “We’re growing...
2024 1st and 10 Camp Tour: Lord Botetourt Cavaliers
DALEVILLE, Va. – The 1st and 10 Camp Tour checks in on the hard-working Cavaliers of Lord Botetourt, who are gearing up for another promising season. After a strong 2023 campaign that saw them reach the region semifinals, the Cavaliers are ready to turn the page and reload with a mix of familiar faces and new talent.
Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery receives excellency award
DUBLIN, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery has won an award for how well they keep up their cemetery. “It is the operational excellence award, and it is a very prestigious award so we are all gathered here today, unlike some occasions where we are here to mourn and be here for Memorial Day, this is a celebration,” said Jason Ballard, Virginia delegate.
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