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The Rundown: Virginia Tech Men's Soccer 4 North Florida 0, Transfers lead the way in season-opening win
The Hokies men's team has some gamechangers, well about eight of them. After a down year for 16th-year coach Mike Brizendine, he and his staff, including a newl
Trial delayed for Augusta County men accused of defrauding brother of Parkland high school shooter
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The three men accused of defrauding Zachary Cruz – the brother of the Parkland, Fl. school shooter Nikolas Cruz – will have to wait a little longer before going to trial. According to online records, the trials of Michael Donovan and...
CAMC first in southern West Virginia to implant world’s first neuromodulation device
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — CAMC recently made a groundbreaking achievement in the medical world for being the first health system in southern West Virginia to implant the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy. According to the press release from Dale M. Witte, Communications Strategist from CAMC, the implant is also the world’s first heart failure device to use neuromodulation, […]
Sudden Death Of Popular VA Diner Owner 'Diesel' Sends Shockwaves Through Community
The death of a 27-year-old man is spreading sadness through a northern Virginia community.Abed-Alruhman Sam Warden, a Sterling native, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, his family said in a statement put out to the community in a Facebook group.Warden, affectionately known as "Diesel," was the owner of Pi…
New details in D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s case reveal possible F.B.I. informant
The Democratic National Convention ended Thursday night. A couple of high-profile elected officials from Maryland made primetime speeches this week. Also, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested and charged with taking bribes and kickbacks. And in Virginia, kids going back to school will have to ditch their cell phones while in class. WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi discusses these top regional stories from this past week.
Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R) and Missy Cotter Smasal (D) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District
Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R) and Missy Cotter Smasal (D) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn said the district “…is about as middle-of-the-road as they come, full of independents and swing voters, where military service isn’t so much an advantage for candidates as it is a prerequisite.”
Brent Pry reveals the huge next step Kyron Drones has taken at Virginia Tech
One quarterback that really turned some heads over the last two months of 2024, was Kyron Drones. The Baylor transfer led a Virginia Tech turnaround from a 1-3 start in their non-conference schedule to 5-3 in the ACC where they became bowl-eligible. Senior Grant Wells was named the starter ahead...
Foul Check Episode 20: Cornerbacks with Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek “Cheetah” Jones
WELCOME BACK! After a quick Olympic break, Brooke and Eric are ready to go with another Foul Check episode. This week, the duo are joined by Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek “Cheetah” Jones. They talk about what it means to be a strong leader of men, the origin of the name Cheetah, and the ins and outs of the secondary and cornerbacks.
Position Preview: Linebackers and STARs
Combination of returning names and transfer portal acquisitions front the unit. BLACKSBURG – As Virginia Tech football is less than two weeks away from its first competition against Vanderbilt, conversation has begun about an essential aspect of the defense: linebackers and STARs. Led by defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Marve and STARs coach Shawn Quinn, the unit looks to grow after being an integral part of the Hokies’ defense last season. Every week of Fall Camp, the position preview series, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, will break down the Virginia Tech football roster. In this position preview, let’s look at the Hokies’ linebackers and STARs unit, highlighted by the return of some familiar faces along with new voices in the room.
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital to open infusion center on August 26
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital opened the doors to a facility that will help with a health issue on the rise in our area: Cancer. This was another step toward making cancer care and treatment more accessible in counties in the southern part of West Virginia and southwestern Virginia.
Educators work to combat a student attention span crisis
LOW MOOR, Va. (WDBJ) - Students across our hometowns are getting back into learning as a new school year begins. As parents and teachers- how can you ensure your kids’ attention isn’t veering off from the material they’re being taught?. Recent studies show the average attention span...
‘You will be saving a life,’ local shelters urge adoptions amid influx of animals
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Animal shelters are seeing huge influxes of animals, so much so that the Danville Area Humane Society said they have seen an almost 20% uptick in euthanasia at their shelter in 2023, and they expect that number to rise more this year. The Danville Humane Society. as well as the Franklin […]
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