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Campbell County GOP pushes back against Trump-endorsed national party platform
The local committee has adopted a resolution criticizing the RNC’s relaxed positions on abortion, gun rights and same-sex marriage. The post Campbell County GOP pushes back against Trump-endorsed national party platform appeared first on Cardinal News.
Town honors local athletes for excellence
Hillsville Town Council, in a break from its custom of honoring Cavalier State Championships, presented four recent Carroll County High School graduates with “Excellence in Athletics” recognition plaques during its June 8 regular meeting. “We are excited to announce the achievements made by these four record-breaking Carroll County High School Student Athletes. These students have set a new standard of excellence and left an indelible mark on their respective sports programs,” said Town Manager LeAnna Surratt. ...
Boil water advisory in effect for PSA customers in Riner
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – The Montgomery County Public Service Authority has issued a boil water notice effective immediately for all customers in Riner, the PSA announced Wednesday. This boil water notice will remain in effect until safe drinking water test results occur from water sampling tests conducted by the...
ESPN reveals obvious Virginia Tech football X-factor for 2024 season
Going into the 2024 season, the case could be made that there are several potential x-factors on the Virginia Tech football team. That's what happens when you have a ton of retainment from the previous season and some key transfers who are expected to be very impactful. Earlier this month,...
VIDEO: EA Sports Found A Genius Way To Use ‘Enter Sandman’ For Virginia Tech’s Entrance Without Having To Pay Metallica A Single Cent
After an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports is back with College Football 25 for this season. For the first time since 2013, there’s a college football video game for the masses to enjoy, and fans have noticed many things about the new game. EA Sports College Football 25 granted fans...
Hokies New Uniforms Get Rave Reviews, ACC Schools to Big 12 Rumors, CFB 25 Release | Two Deep
Clark Ruhland joins Pete and Sam to discuss the release and reception of Virginia Tech's new football uniforms. With so much anticipation, it was going to be hard for the new threads to live up to the hype, right? Well they did just that! The boys dive deep into every detail of the unis before turning their attention to some other fun topics, including the reason for the "leak" - College Football 25.
Virginia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Quarterback: Kyron Drones Has A Chance To Be One Of The ACC's Best
As it stands currently, Virginia Tech has to be very happy with their quarterback room. This time last year, we were discussing a battle over the quarterback po
Virginia Tech expert urges mental health talks in construction
Construction is a big industry in our region, but recent studies show construction workers are nearly five times more likely to die from mental health-related issues compared to an accident on site. We met with experts from Virginia Tech and they tell us every year there are around 1,000 accidental...
SML Pirate Days happening July 19-21
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Smith Mountain Lake is holding its annual Pirate Days July 19 through 21 with music, food, and plenty of pirates!. The Commodore of Pirate Days, P.J. Nagel, and Marina Manager at Goodhue Boating Company Blacksburg, Scott Schlesser, speak with 7@four about this event. You can learn...
Homegrown talent tabbed on third day of MLB Draft
ROANOKE, Va. – The 2024 MLB Draft has come to a close but not before more familiar names were taken off the board. Virginia Tech infielder Christian Martin was tabbed by the St. Louis Cardinals in Round 18 at pick No. 531. The Amherst County native and former Lancer had career highs in hits (63), home runs (6) and RBI’s (36) in 2024. In fact, Martin ranked second on the team in runs (59) behind only Carson DeMartini. In his three years in Blacksburg, Martin carried a .313 career batting average.
Virginia Tech in the mix for 4-star Class of 2025 safety
One area of recruiting that Virginia Tech football has excelled in the spring and early summer was recruiting within the state of Virginia. Currently, 10 of the Hokies 14 commitments in the Class of 2025 are from the Commonwealth and there are in the mix for one of the top remaining players in the class.
SRO GT World Challenge is gearing up for Virginia International Raceway this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The SRO GT World Challenge is gearing up for this weekend’s races at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) with some of the industry’s top drivers, like Blacksburg native James Clay and high-performing cars including Toyota GR86 and Ferrari. The Fanatec GT World Challenge is an international championship organized by SRO Motorsports […]
Burgos named to ESPN Post-Spring Sleeper Pick Watchlist
BLACKSBURG – With less than 50 days until the 2024 season, defensive lineman Keyshawn Burgos is gaining significant attention, being named to ESPN’s post-spring football sleeper picks to watch ahead of the upcoming season. ESPN evaluated players who could be considered hidden gems for each post-spring Top 25 team and Burgos ranked No. 21 among fierce contenders.
Ticket Tuesday: Virginia Tech vs. Clemson
UPDATE (July 16, 1:10 p.m. ET): The Ticket Tuesday offer for Clemson is officially sold out. Season tickets are currently the only way to get access to the matchup. Don't miss out a second time and reserve your seats. Virginia Tech Athletics’ summer promotion, ‘Ticket Tuesday’, is approaching its conclusion...
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