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Tiger brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during his senior year in high school. Now he’ll be coming back to campus this fall as a national champion. Cohn won in the U23 super heavyweight division for National Olympic Weightlifting. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” […] The post Tiger brings back national title appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — A recount of the votes cast in the Republican primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District will be held on July 31 to decide whether a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump will hold onto his narrow victory over U.S. Rep. Bob Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress.
Major League Fishing to bring All-Star event to Smith Mountain Lake
Major League Fishing (MLF), one of the top professional bass fishing circuits in the world, will bring its 2025 General Tire Heavy Hitters All-Stars event to Smith Mountain Lake. The nationally-televised, big money tournament will be held from May 17 to May 22 of next year.
Local teams compete in Civil War sport at Appomattox Court House
The scores were a little bit higher than what we’re used to. The uniforms were definitely different. Baseball was a different sport in the 1860s, when ‘the Civil War sport’ was first created. For one thing, your “prize” for winning was to walk away with the ball itself. The challenging team was responsible for bringing […] The post Local teams compete in Civil War sport at Appomattox Court House appeared first on Farmville.
Thousands of athletes travel to Liberty University for annual Commonwealth Games
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Commonwealth Games are back at Liberty University this weekend. Four to five thousand athletes and even more spectators are gathering in Lynchburg to have fun and test their skills in over a dozen sports. “I’ve done pickleball, disc golf, frisbee,” organizer and former athlete Spencer...
Promotion ceremony for Army Reserves chaplain, former Liberty dean held in on-campus Chaplains Museum
In a Friday afternoon ceremony held within the Chaplains Museum, located in the terrace level of Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell Library, U.S. Army Reserve Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Mark A. Tinsley was promoted to the rank of colonel, with his family and friends from his career in the military and academia present.
Athletics Hall of Famer Quarles to serve as Team USA coach in Paris after speaking at Liberty tonight
Delethea Quarles (’90), a two-time All-American heptathlete for Liberty University’s track & field team who was inducted into Liberty’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014, will make her first Olympic appearance as a Team USA coach at the Summer Games in early August in Paris. “I never...
Financial Fridays: Spending Smart for Back to School Time
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — The kids are almost back to school and Freedom First wants you to be equipped with smart thinking when spending for your student. Kaci is finding out where to start your search for back-to-school items and how you can maximize during the tax-free weekend.
Victim connected to 14th Street shooting, charged with stalking & trespassing, RPD says
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke Police have released new information related to the 14th Street shooting investigation. According to RPD, warrants have currently been issued for the victim of the shooting, who has been identified as Kweli Ransom. Charges against Ransom include trespassing and stalking. Additionally, police say a...
Virginia practice to close 1 year after physician misconduct allegations
Lynchburg (Va.) Gynecology will close Sept. 7, one year after one of its physicians was investigated for misconduct allegations, according to a report from local ABC affiliate WSET. The practice announced it would sever all ties with gynecologist Louis Dabney, MD, in September 2023 after he was accused of sexual...
Watch: How heat is impacting the VMI Summer Transition Program
LEXINGTON, Va. – Incoming VMI Cadets eager to get a head start in their military career are taking part in a summer transition program. 10 News photojournalist Greg Moore Shows us how the heat is impacting the Program.
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