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Magna Vista and Bassett High Schools Getting New Athletic Field Houses
Two high schools in Henry County will be getting new athletic field houses. The Henry County School Board announced that both Bassett and Magna Vista High School will be getting new athletic field houses. The projects are being funded by a 1% sales tax that was approved by Henry County...
Labor Day weekend deals: Consumer tips to save in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Labor Day weekend offers retailers another holiday to promote discounts in-stores, visits to local parks and attractions. As costs continue to burden families, DC News Now found some timely picks to save some cash for Labor Day weekend. “We all want to enjoy those experiences out there; whether it’s going […]
Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Apparently Received Multiple Citations
JARRATT, Va. – By now, you may have heard about the listeria outbreak believed to be connected to Boar’s Head deli meats. Well, it has been learned that dead bugs and mold were found at the plant in Virginia. Between August of last year and August of this year, federal meat inspectors documented black mold […] The post Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Apparently Received Multiple Citations appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Soggy Labor Day Weekend will help drought conditions ahead of cooler temps next week
Friday will be a muggy and warm day with temps rising into the upper 80s. Dew points in the oppressive zone will give us that late summer feel. Remember to stay hydrated especially if you plan on being outside for most of the day. With the heat and humidity of the day, a few pop-up […]
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : William Byrd
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — The next stop on the Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on to Vinton and a look at William Byrd High School. Brad Lutz enters his 6th season as the Terriers head coach. Byrd is coming off of their best season in program history. They went 12-2, won the Region 3D title and lost in the Class 3 state semifinals. The biggest thing for William Byrd is what will they do for an encore.
Meteor spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday
(WCYB) — A meteor was spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday. News 5 has received several reports of a boom with the fireball. We have viewer video from both Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and looking toward Greene County, Tennessee. One video shows a meteor falling from...
FOIA Friday: Pursuits for UVA shooting report, Richmond records continue
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Tacofest is back to support Huddle Up Moms next Saturday
Just about everyone loves tacos, and we all appreciate our mothers – now for a third year Huddle Up Moms, the local non-profit that provides education, connections to resources and support for expectant and new mothers, will hold “Tacofest,” at Elmwood Park next Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification
The debate on a Blacksburg radio station may be the only debate between the two 9th District candidates. The post Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification appeared first on Cardinal News.
W.E. Cundiff Elementary introduces new faculty and staff for 2024-2025
Team Cundiff (W.E. Cundiff Elementary) has added 12 new faculty and staff members for the. Katie Anderson is teaching third grade science and social studies. She was “born and raised in. Roanoke, Virginia” and graduated from Northside High School. “I grew up in the Hollins area, so I...
Evan Copening named William Byrd Top Terrier for 2024-2025 school year
William Byrd High School senior Evan Copening has been named “Top Terrier” at WBHS for. the 2024-2025 school year. This award is the single highest honor bestowed on a student at. William Byrd. Each year five students are nominated by the upcoming senior class in the spring. They...
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