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2024-25 Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track Team Additions
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams announced the new additions for the 2024-25 season. Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Additions Reese Bradbury | Freshman | Distance | Blacksburg, Va. Over Bradbury’s four years of high school, she was voted the cross country MVP in three back-to-back seasons (2021-2023), the indoor track and field MVP in three straight seasons (2022-2024) and the outdoor track and field MVP in two seasons (2022 & 2023). She helped guide her team to the 2022 Cross Country State Championship and the indoor track and field…
The Stress Factory Opens in Roanoke: A New Way to Relieve Stress
ROANOKE, Va. – Imagine a place where you can let loose, break things, and walk away feeling stress-free!. A new business in Roanoke is promising just that - it’s called The Stress Factory. You can walk in, get suited up for safety, then the staff will place breakable...
More than 100 artists will showcase their work in upcoming Lynchburg Art Festival
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Art Club is set to host its 51st Annual Lynchburg Art Festival on Saturday, September 21, on the grounds of E.C. Glass High School. More than 100 artists from across the Commonwealth will be displaying and selling their art, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a wide range of mediums showcased, including watercolor, oil, pastels, encaustic, sculpture, drawing, acrylic, mixed media and photography.
Strong Minds. Strong Girls. Mental Health Summit for 4th-12th Graders
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council is happy to announce the 2024 Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls Mental Health Summit; created by Girl Scouts and presented by LewisGale Regional Health System HCA Virginia. This is an opportunity for girls and adults to come together to learn more about mental health wellness from experts in the field while being in a fun, supportive, and uplifting environment where attendees can share their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build resilience. This summit is FREE and open to both Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts in 4th-12th grades as well as adults who have kids or work with kids in this age-range.
Bill changing West Virginia school absence policy takes effect
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — West Virginia Senate Bill 568 has taken effect, updating school attendance policies throughout the state. Regarding absentees, each student is allowed 10 unexcused absences. If he or she is out sick and have a doctor’s note, the note must be turned in within three days of receiving it. West Virginia House […]
Maryland State Police say Virginia State Police supervisors authorized Amber Alert pursuit that ended in MD crash
VIRGINIA BEACH. VA (AP/CVILLE RIGHT NOW) —Maryland State Police have clarified because Virginia State Police were pursuing a vehicle in Virginia with a felony abduction suspect, Virginia State Police supervision authorized the pursuit continue across the Maryland state line. Maryland State Police Maj. Adam Stachurski said they are the lead investigative agency in the crash that ended the pursuit on I-495 at Branch Avenue in Prince George’s County, MD. He said they received a call for assistance from Virginia State Police and arrived about two minutes after the crash. Stuchurski said while one of the children was transported via helicopter to Children’s Medical Center in DC where he died a short time later, 36-year old Dana Plummer, who allegedly kidnapped the children from a Virginia Beach home, and the two other children were in stable condition at area hospitals.
Food critic Keith Lee’s next stops are D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Keith Lee is coming to the DMV.Why it matters: The food critic and TikTok star has the power to dramatically change a restaurant's future with just one review — a phenomenon that's become known as the "Keith Lee Effect."Lee's 2023 critiques of Atlanta's restaurants, for instance, caused a firestorm in that city's food scene.The big picture: Lee announced early Monday morning on TikTok that "very soon, we gon be in the DMV."And he wants recommendations for family-owned places that have "great food and great customer service but could use some marketing, for absolutely free to them."Zoom in: To those who aren't...
The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/19/24): WVU Women’s Soccer Blanks Radford, 5-0
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. FOOTBALL. Saturday’s...
Rocky Mount Police searching for missing 17-year-old
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WSET) — The Rocky Mount Police Department is asking for help locating a missing juvenile. 17-year-old Adrian Richardson was last seen in Roanoke on Wednesday, August 14. He was seen just after 2 p.m. at the McDonald's on Williamson Road. Richardson is 5'11" tall and has...
Virginia Tech Football: National Analyst Says Virginia Tech Over 8.5 Wins Is One of The ACC's Best Bets
The Hokies are a trendy pick for a lot of things this season. Whether it is to win double-digit games, make a run at the ACC title or the College Football Playo
Festival of India Draws Thousands to Elmwood Park
Roanoke – Elmwood Park was bustling today as thousands gathered for the Festival of India, celebrating its 17th year of bringing Indian culture to Roanoke. The festival featured a variety of vendors offering traditional foods and colorful clothing. Attendees had the chance to sample street food from 15 different states of India, immersing themselves in a vibrant cultural experience without leaving town.
Olympic swim coach welcomed back to Charlottesville with special brew
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hogwaller Brewing gave Olympic swim coach Todd DeSorbo a warm welcome back to Charlottesville on Saturday. The brewery released a beer honoring Team USA and DeSorbo, who also coaches the UVA women’s swim team. It’s fittingly called Lager for Gold. Today, Hogwaller Brewing hosted an event to celebrate the lager and DeSorbo’s Olympic victories.
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