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Former Hokies OL Anthony Lambo
Pat and Rich catch up with former Hokies Offensive Lineman and NJ Hokie, Anthony Lambo! Lambo was an offensive tackle on the Hokies from 1996-2000. If you'd like to learn more about Anthony Lambo, Rich did a deep dive "Where are they now?" piece on Anthony last summer. You can check that out HERE.
Virginia Tech Hokies News: MLB Draft, coaching staff additions
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, two more baseball players were drafted on Day 3 of the 2024 MLB Draft and the men's soccer team added to their coaching staff with the 2024 season right around the corner. Two baseball players selected on Day 3 of MLB Draft.
‘Moonshiners’ star serves up faith and flavor at The Tickles Table
Do you like tasty, home-style food cooked from scratch? If so, it is highly recommended to stop for a meal at The Tickles Table, located at 3938 S Boston Hwy, Ringgold, VA 24586. The restaurant (which is truck driver-friendly with plenty of parking) is open Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday). Call-in orders are welcome at 434-799-2070. Doordash was added on June 27.
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
DC region under heat advisory Wednesday; showers and thunderstorms likely
WASHINGTON - The scorching hot and humid conditions continue on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index readings that could exceed 105 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. for the nation’s capital, portions of...
New poll shows Trump leading in 'battleground' Virginia
(The Center Square) — Another pre-shooting poll conducted before the New York Times/Siena College poll, whose results were released Monday, shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump flip-flopped, with Trump leading Biden by 3%. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Summer 2024 Commonwealth Poll, conducted between June 24 and July 3, revealed 39% of respondents indicating they would vote for Trump if they had to vote then and 36% saying they would vote for Biden. The Times/Siena College poll, conducted in the days just prior to...
VDH issues an Algal Mat Alert in the Shenandoah River
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced an Algal Mat Alert for the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The alert extends for just over 11 and a half miles from Deer Rapids Bridge to Strasburg. Where recreational users of the Shenandoah need to be alert, aware, and avoid the...
Showers and storms arrive Wednesday afternoon as we warm with more heat and humidity
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We have finally gotten past the worst of the heat for the week and maybe even the month!. We're still going to be hot and humid today, but with showers and storms moving in for the afternoon, we're likely to feel a little better. The afternoon highs will be in the mid-90s, with rain falling into the evening. Some storms could bring some higher wind gusts, and heavier rounds of rain as well.
Josh Pate explains why he's buying the Virginia Tech hype in 2024 & beyond
When Brent Pry was hired as the football coach at Virginia Tech, he had the task of turning around the program and bringing it back to relevance. With what he started with, it was going to be a lot easier said than done. As the Hokies enter Year 3 of...
Ronceverte Food Pantry finds new home
In a meeting last night, the Ronceverte Food Pantry Board of Directors worked through the details of acquiring the former Nazarene Church located on Route 219. The current building is structurally unsound and will be demolished. A new building housing the food pantry will replace it. Mayor Deena Pack attended...
Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more …
From elsewhere: Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies. Historic designation sought for site of deadly 1883 race riot in Danville. Lynchburg, Covington cooling centers reopen during heat spell. The post Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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