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Washington & Lee University librarian co-authors article on teaching through COVID-19
Paula Kiser, digital scholarship librarian and associate professor at Washington and Lee University, co-authored an article published in the April 2024 issue of the journal College & Research Libraries. The article, “From ‘Outside the Box’ to ‘Out the Window’: Teaching with Primary Sources Through the Pandemic,” was written alongside Christina...
W&L Men's Golf Team Honored with Five Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
LEXINGTON, Va. – The Washington and Lee University men's golf team has achieved notable recognition with five players named as 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. The awards were announced by Cobalt and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Thursday afternoon. The five honored Generals are:. To qualify...
“I was speechless,” Staunton boy becomes soap box derby world champion
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Caleb Gilbert is only 12 years old, but he’s already become the newest All-American Soap Box Derby World Champion, and the first winner to represent Harrisonburg in the competition. “I just jumped up in the air and people picked me up,” Caleb said, “It was...
Former art gallery being considered for apartments, co-work space and restaurant
Multi-use buildout could take two years; developer may close in September. LURAY, July 25 — A Washington, D.C.-based developer executed a contract on June 10 for the right to purchase the three-story, brick structure at 15 Campbell Ave., formally the site of a local art gallery for more than two decades. A 90-day “study period” will be ending shortly after Labor Day. If plans proceed, the building’s nearly 34,000 square feet will be renovated and converted to apartments, co-work space, a restaurant, gym and music venue, according to plans presented to the Luray Council during its work session on Monday.
Rain is clearing out this weekend, sunshine and warm weather on the way
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We may have a few isolated showers on Friday, but overall it may be our driest day of the week. Sunshine and clouds will mix throughout the day, with slim chances for showers in the afternoon. The afternoon highs are in the mid-80s, with a light breeze out of the east by the afternoon.
Red-tailed hawk to be released at Smith Park on the Roanoke River Greenway on Friday
ROANOKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has just announced it will be releasing a red-tailed hawk into the wild at the Roanoke River Greenway. The hawk was taken in by the wildlife center in May as a fledgling. Attempts to find the parents failed, so it was taken care of up to this point. The cost was estimated to be around $2,000 since he was taken in, which the center claims is the norm.
Shore Success | Connecting Through Color
Jessica Bohn Bishop is on a mission to unite people through color and clothes. Born and raised in Moneta, she earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Radford University and a master’s degree in education from Abilene Christian University, often proclaiming that she “educates people in retail.”
‘Tragic loss’: Virginia state lawmaker comments on teen’s shooting death in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A lawmaker in Virginia is asking for help after a teen from his state was killed in a Myrtle Beach shooting. Virginia State Delegate Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who represents Roanoke, released a statement on the death of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor on Wednesday. MORE COVERAGE...
'Suspicious' fire in Forest extinguished, person of interest identified: Firefighters say
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Everyone is safe after a suspicious house fire in Forest on Thursday afternoon, according to firefighters. According to the Forest Fire Dept., at approximately 4:36 p.m. they received a call about a fire in the 1000 block of Valor Court in Forest. After responding,...
Miracle Treat Day raising money for Carilion Children’s
DALEVILLE, Va. – It’s the sweetest day of the year: Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen!. When customers buy their favorite blizzard at DQ locations across Southwest Virginia, one dollar or more will be donated to Carilion Children’s Hospital through a partnership with Children’s Miracle Network.
Serial arsonist off the streets of Downtown Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – An alleged arsonist is off the streets of Roanoke. Police arrested and charged 42-year-old Quinton Gifford with three felony charges and three misdemeanor charges in connection to a string of fires that were intentionally set downtown. “It certainly poses a hazard,” said Deputy Fire Marshal Capt....
Virginia Tech in the mix for fast-rising 4-star Class of 2025 small forward
So far Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Mike Young has two commitments in the Class of 2025 in Sin'Cere Jones and Christian Gurdak. Now, the Hokies are being linked to another four-star member of the class along with several other schools. Rising star Ryan Crotty from Charlottesville, who plays AAU...
Notre Dame baseball adds Lucas Jones to its coaching staff
During his first two seasons with Notre Dame baseball, Shawn Stiffler has led the Irish to a 57-49 record. He knows this isn’t good enough for the program and with that made a move on Thursday to bolster his coaching staff. Lucas Jones was hired as an assistant coach as he will help on the infield along with base-running. Jones previously was at the University of Lynchburg, where he had been the head coach since 2017. He was extremely successful in his tenure, as he was named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2021. In 2023, Jones guided his team to a National Championship. 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗗! Stiffler Adds Lucas Jones to Staff 🔗 https://t.co/dGhfgS6lXl#GoIrish ☘️ pic.twitter.com/GA7CH5WlLV — Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) July 25, 2024 The hope is that Jones experience will help the Irish get over the hump and return back to the NCAA Tournament. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
Moneta/SML Library to hold books and more sale August 2nd - 3rd
“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” ― Garrison Keillor. Browse, Buy, and Build Literacy...your purchases will be a 3-way WIN…give yourself some new reading material, gift it and bring a smile to a fellow reader, and support your local library programs to encourage reading for our future generations! The Friends of the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library are holding a BIG sale on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Friends members can attend an early-bird sale on Friday, August 2, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Not yet a Friend? Stop by the library’s main desk so you can join the Friends and jump in line for the best selection at the preview sale.
What you need to know about ECU’s 2024 football opponent: Liberty
East Carolina is closing in on kickoff for the upcoming season, and with it, it's time to start looking ahead to all 12 teams the Pirates will face off against this season. In this preview, we won't necessarily go super deep into each foe - as that will more than likely happen as we get to game week - but we will provide the surface-level information to get a good gauge on each opponent that will take on ECU in 2024.
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