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Cruising Toward Safety: Virginia State Police Shift Gears for College Move-In
LYNCHBURG, VA – A fast drive could be your last drive. That’s what Virginia state police are driving home this back-to-school season. “Sir, the reason for the stop is I got your speed at 75, it’s a 65 zone, is there a reason for your speed today?” Virginia State Police Sergeant Eric King said while pulling someone over Friday. “Fortunately that’s not gonna be reckless driving.”
Projected 2025-26 FAFSA delay frustrates families and university staff
On Aug. 7, the U.S. Department of Education announced next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid isn’t slated to open to the general public until Dec. 1. That’s a tough pill to swallow for financial aid administrators at Virginia colleges and universities — like Ashley Browning, vice president for enrollment management at Hollins University in Roanoke. She’s spent the last several months dealing with delays and errors in this year’s FAFSA rollout .
Virginia state park becomes first in US to install audio system for the blind
ROCKBRIGDGE, Va. (WFXR) – The Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia has announced it’s the first park to install the RightHear Accessibility system making it fully accessible to people who are blind and visually impaired. The Natural Bridge State Park is home to the 200-foot-tall Natural Bridge, and now boasts its commitment to creating enjoyable, […]
VADOC accepting volunteer applications to help inmates stay out of prison after release
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has announced that it is accepting applications for volunteer roles as part of Governor Glenn Youngkin's initiative to help inmates stay out of prison after they're released.
The effect of the Inflation Reduction Act on health care in Virginia, two years later
TUCKAHOE, VIRGINIA – Friday marked the second anniversary of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Joe Biden in 2022 to ease the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Americans. That anniversary came just after the Consumer Price Index released a report that showed the U.S. annual rate of...
Youngkin wants comprehensive support for people leaving prison
This story was reported and written by Radio IQ. About 10,000 people will be released from state prisons and jails this year, and Governor Glenn Youngkin worries that one in five will end up back behind bars within the next three years. “Across the country and here in Virginia we...
Pups on the Pitch Returns for Match Against Radford on Sunday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University women's soccer team continues its opening-weekend homestand when it welcomes Radford to Morgantown on Sunday, Aug. 18. Kickoff inside Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Sunday's match will be the team's annual Pups on the Pitch game. Bring...
Virginia Tech women's basketball earns Top 6 for Class of 2025 Top 50 guard
Currently, Virginia Tech women's basketball coach Megan Duffy has two Top 100 commitments in the Class of 2025 with Katie Sears and Amani Jenkins. Saturday, according to Talia Goodman of On3, another Top 100 recruit according to ESPN's 2025 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings, at No. 43, narrowed her list down to six schools with the Hokies on the list.
Free adoption event Saturday at Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection
ROANOKE, Va. – The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke is hosting a free adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 17. The RCACP is participating in Clear the Shelters, so adoption fees are $0 with approved applications. All available animals are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines,...
Local Altavista business receives $5,000 grant
ALTAVISTA, Va. – A local business in Altavista received a $5,000 grant from the Campbell County Economic Development’s Start Small Campbell Grant Program. The certificate was presented to the owners on Thursday. “We are so grateful and thankful for being the recipient of the $5,000 grant. This grant...
Football Friday 2024 Team Preview: Rustburg Red Devils
Head Coach: Dustin Russell (1st Season) Last year's record/playoff result: 8-4. lost in region semifinals to L.C.A. Key Players (with position (s)): Aden Staton, Sr. RB/LB, Trey Goff, Sr. TE/DE, Ari Reid, Jr. RB/LB, Ashton Dixon, Sr. WR, Xavier Thompson, Sr. OG/DG. Games to Circle: 8/30 at Spotswood (Season Opener),...
Roanoke choir to perform at Market Square
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - “Roanoke Voices” is a Community Choir consisting of members from 14 to 16 churches in and around Roanoke, Salem, Vinton and surrounding cities. They are scheduled to perform on August 18 at Market Square in Downtown Roanoke at 6 p.m. Minister Steve Henderson and...
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