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Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : Christiansburg
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — We have another stop on the Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour to Christiansburg and Christiansburg High School. Matt Herron is the new head coach of the Blue Demons replacing Alex Wilkens. Last season, Christiansburg went 8-4 losing in the second round of the Region 3D playoffs to the Magna Vista Warriors. Coach Herron is excited about this new opportunity to carry on the recent success of the Blue Demons program. Christiansburg opens up the season on August 30th as they visit the Floyd County Buffaloes.
Montgomery County Heritage Day Festival set to kick off
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Montgomery County Heritage Day Festival is back in Christiansburg this Saturday for another year. The annual festival has been happening for almost 20 years in Christiansburg. It’s hosted by the Montgomery Museum of Art and History and highlights the rich history of our area.
Radford Community Fest set for August 24
RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Radford Community Fest will take place August 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on 1000 East Main Street between Tyler Ave and Third Ave. The City of Radford and Radford University are hosting this free street festival, which will include live music, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, a kids’ zone play area and a beer garden.
Matos' brace lifts Camels past Radford 2-1
BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Filipe Matos scored twice and Campbell defeated Radford 2-1 to open the 2024 season at Eakes Athletics Complex. Matos found the back of the net in each half, delivering goals early in the 11th minute and late in the 87th minute, for the Camels (1-0) who bested their former Big South rivals.
Virginia Tech coach Mike Young completes rebuild for 2024-25 with veteran transfer
Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Mike Young has seen a lot of things during his tenure on the college basketball sidelines from assistant coach to head coach, but he wasn't expecting what happened after an NIT loss to Ohio State back in March. The former Wofford coach went through a mass exodus of players following the 2023-24 season in Blacksburg. Yes, you could tell during the season that some of the players might be leaving in the transfer portal for other schools, while some of the players that left were surprising.
Virginia Tech football 2024 season preview: Linebacker
The Virginia Tech Hokies should have a pretty good defense in 2024. Everything begins up front, and Tech has some experience in the trenches, starting with All-ACC performers (edge) Antwaun Powell-Ryland and defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles. But what about the linebacker position? You'd often notice the poor run fits if...
Hokies remain undefeated with third straight shutout victory
NEWARK, Del. – The No. 21 Hokies recorded their third straight shutout victory with a 1-0 win over Delaware on Thursday night at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium. Taylor Price scored her first goal of the season to become the seventh Hokie scorer this year. It is also the third straight shutout victory for Virginia Tech.
2024 1st and 10 Camp Tour: Radford Bobcats
RADFORD, Va. – The 1st and 10 Camp Tour continues with a stop at the defending state champions, the Radford Bobcats. The 2023 season was nothing short of magical for the Bobcats, as they completed a perfect 15-0 campaign highlighted by five shutouts. But for reigning 1st and 10 Coach of the Year Michael Crist, the focus this offseason hasn’t been on their title win—it’s been on the culture that drives the program.
Local veteran and Olympian honored with road dedication
SANDSTONE, WV (WVNS) – One storied veteran was awarded his own road on Friday, August 23, 2024. Major Cornelius Burdette, or “Paul”, as family members call him, was a Spanish American War veteran and a distinguished marksman from Sandstone in Summers County. He served in nearly every branch of the United States military and was […]
Law enforcement honors fallen deputy at Salem Red Sox Game
SALEM, Va. – Salem Memorial Ballpark, usually filled with the energetic buzz of America’s favorite pastime, took on a somber tone Friday night as fans and players began the game in silence to honor Smyth County Deputy Hunter Reedy. The annual “Back the Blue” event, hosted by The...
Local organization to host FAFSA clinic this weekend
College tuition is expensive, and not everyone can afford it. Those who can’t usually fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to help with expenses. However, the FAFSA Simplification Act went into effect for the 2024-25 school year, and so far, it has done everything but simplify things.
Renovations to Star City parks are coming soon
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Star City is celebrating the growth of its parks and recreation opportunities. Early Thursday morning, we joined leaders as they broke ground on the renovations happening to a Northwest Recreation Center. WDBJ7 spoke with the planning and development coordinator, who says all these renovations are...
Vice chair of Smyth County School Board arrested on child exploitation charges
Todd Stewart Williams is accused of spending more than $10,000 for nude photos and videos of young boys online. The post Vice chair of Smyth County School Board arrested on child exploitation charges appeared first on Cardinal News.
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