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Thomas annouces elevation of Alan Dunson to associate head coach
BLACKSBURG - Following a properous first year with the Virginia Tech track and field program, Director Ben Thomas has annouced the elevation of Alan Dunson to Associate Head Coach. Dunson will continue to strengthen the sprints, hurdles and relays in his new role. Dunson's promotion arrives after six event wins...
Thomas announces elevation of Katie Kennedy to assistant coach
BLACKSBURG - Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, Ben Thomas, has annouced the evelation of Katie Kennedy to Assistant Coach. In her new role, Kennedy will assist with the cross country and track and field programs as a distance coach. Since 2018, Kennedy has served the track and...
ACC Football Power Rankings: Where does Virginia Tech begin the 2024 season?
We did it. We have made it to game week for the 2024 college football season. It's not a huge schedule, but it's a schedule where we can sit down in front of the TV and watch football. Three ACC teams, Florida State, Georgia Tech, and SMU will be in action with the Seminoles and Yellow Jackets playing each other in Ireland while first-year member Mustangs playing at Nevada in a non-conference game.
2024’s Best Places to Watch a College Football Game
College football season looks different than ever before after two years of realignment frenzy. With the Pac-12 Conference all but disbanded and mega-conferences stretching from coast to coast, SportsTravel is taking a different approach this fall. With a massive season about to get underway, we’ve picked out a series of destinations that would be great for a weekend road trip.
Community calls for transparency amid rising tensions at Danville shelter
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Community members in Danville have expressed frustration over communication issues following a report from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Goods that revealed 80% of cats and 70% of dogs were euthanized in 2023 at one local shelter. The controversy began when the Danville...
Thousands of Central Va. students start classes without a licensed teacher
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - School is in session across Central Virginia, but some classes are starting the new year without a licensed teacher. “I’m not shocked, but I’m disheartened that we don’t have the right conditions in the classrooms to encourage people to come into teaching and stay in teaching,” Virginia Education Association President Carol Bauer said.
Clear the Shelters | Rory needs a loving family
PEARISBURG, Va. – Meet Rory!. Rory is a 5-year-old boxer mix who loves to play! She’s been at the shelter for about 4 months now. Sadly, we believe Rory was used for backyard breeding before she was found as a stray. She’s a bit shy and needs to be in a home where she is the only dog. However, this doesn’t mean she isn’t sweet!
WDBJ7 remembers former sports reporter Zac Glover
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - WDBJ7 is mourning the loss of former Sports Reporter and Anchor Zac Glover, who passed away over the weekend. Glover covered sports teams and events for our hometowns from 2014 to 2018, including Friday Football Extra and Saturday Sports Extra. He excelled in storytelling, taking home...
Another warm day with isolated showers, but really big changes are ahead
ROANOKE, Va. – Here is a look at what we are tracking this week. The pattern shifts big time as we enter the middle of the week!. As for Monday’s high temperatures, most spots will be below average. Parts of Southside and Lynchburg will reach the mid-80s. Pop-up...
PHOTOS: Dark clouds, stormy weather across Central Virginia
Much of the Central Virginia region was hit by storms on Monday, with both flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings being issued across the area. 8News viewers turned towards the sky and captured this stormy weather on camera.
Virginia Tech alum Ira Blader returns to head veterinary college research department
Ira Blader, a Virginia Tech alum, has come full circle in his academic journey. He has returned to his alma mater as the new Head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM). Blader brings with him a wealth of experience in cell biology, neuroscience, and parasitology, along with a vision for departmental growth and excellence.
Warner, Kaine express concerns about ERC-claim processing delays
Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are voicing concern about delays in processing of Employee Retention Credit claims by the Internal Revenue Service. Warner and Kaine believe the backlog of claims is causing confusion and financial uncertainty for many businesses, nonprofits and other taxpayers. “While we applaud the work...
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