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Spartan Soccer Falls to Washington in Season Opener
FAIRLEA- On Wednesday morning, Greenbrier East soccer head coach Lucas Lemine called the Washington Patriots, “the best team in the eastern panhandle.” On Wednesday afternoon, that statement rang relatively true. The Spartans suffered a 4-0 setback to Washington in a game that opened the 2024 regular season on Aug.23 at Spartan Field. The Patriots, who […] The post Spartan Soccer Falls to Washington in Season Opener appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Spartans Boys’ Soccer Opens Season Today, Lemine Excited to Get Started
FAIRLEA- If you’re looking for something to do today from 1:00 to approximately 4:30 PM, come out to one of the best soccer facilities in the state, Greenbrier East and watch the boys’ team open their season with Washington. There will not be many more opportunities for matinee soccer on a weekday once school begins, […] The post Spartans Boys’ Soccer Opens Season Today, Lemine Excited to Get Started appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office issues warning to drivers as students return to school
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As Raleigh County Schools welcomes students back to the classroom on Thursday, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to motorists regarding guidelines pertaining to school buses. Members of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the West Virginia Southern Regional Highway Safety Program, could be seen patrolling […]
Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria location celebrating 18 years with $1.80 milkshakes
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria has officially been serving guests for 18 years now and they are hosting a special promotion for today only. According to a Facebook post from Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria, to celebrate 18 years, they will be selling milkshakes for $1.80 today, Thursday, August 22, 2024. The $1.80 milkshakes will […]
Brent Pry reveals the huge next step Kyron Drones has taken at Virginia Tech
One quarterback that really turned some heads over the last two months of 2024, was Kyron Drones. The Baylor transfer led a Virginia Tech turnaround from a 1-3 start in their non-conference schedule to 5-3 in the ACC where they became bowl-eligible. Senior Grant Wells was named the starter ahead...
Virginia Tech's most important players in 2024 - No. 8 Mansoor Delane
As the Virginia Tech football season draws near, the Hokies are eagerly preparing for their season opener against Vanderbilt. The countdown to kickoff has begun!. To enhance the excitement, the VTSCOOP contributors recently assembled a composite list of the 15 most pivotal players on the 2024 roster. Each contributor crafted their own Top 15 rankings, considering factors like position group, talent, and depth. These individual lists were merged to create a comprehensive overview of the team's key players.
Foul Check Episode 20: Cornerbacks with Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek “Cheetah” Jones
WELCOME BACK! After a quick Olympic break, Brooke and Eric are ready to go with another Foul Check episode. This week, the duo are joined by Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek “Cheetah” Jones. They talk about what it means to be a strong leader of men, the origin of the name Cheetah, and the ins and outs of the secondary and cornerbacks.
Position Preview: Linebackers and STARs
Combination of returning names and transfer portal acquisitions front the unit. BLACKSBURG – As Virginia Tech football is less than two weeks away from its first competition against Vanderbilt, conversation has begun about an essential aspect of the defense: linebackers and STARs. Led by defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Marve and STARs coach Shawn Quinn, the unit looks to grow after being an integral part of the Hokies’ defense last season. Every week of Fall Camp, the position preview series, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, will break down the Virginia Tech football roster. In this position preview, let’s look at the Hokies’ linebackers and STARs unit, highlighted by the return of some familiar faces along with new voices in the room.
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
Drought shows no sign of improvements as sunshine filled weekend gets underway
Friday we bring in winds from the west-southwest as our high pressure dome pushes east. This helps push out the cooler air for something closer to seasonal averages. For our western counties the low 80s by the afternoon while our eastern mountains make a run for the mid to upper 70s. A nice improvement from […]
Tazewell County, VA shooting incident: Suspect injured during alleged carjacking attempt
Tazewell County Officials say a shooting incident took place in Falls Mills, Virginia on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 1:15 P. M. the 911 Center received a call from a citizen reporting a man with a knife attempting to stab another man near Mudfork Rd. in Tazewell, Virginia. While officers were discussing this incident they say they heard a gunshot.
Upcoming events and activities at Virginia Tech
Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week, including RecFest, GobblerFest, and Labor Stay Weekend. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities. Intramural Sports Meet Ups (multiple days) Get to Know You @ D2 (multiple days) Tuesday, August 27. Wednesday, August 28. Thursday, August 29. Exhibition Closing...
Solar panel installation at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine facility
Solar panels will be installed at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine facility beginning Aug. 22 through Oct. 1. During this time, building occupants may hear general construction noise associated with the installation of solar panels. Questions may be directed to vtrepair@vt.edu.
Pedestrian impacts: Norris Hall north tunnel
To accommodate the installation of overhead protection, the Norris Hall north tunnel entrance will be temporarily closed from 6-10 a.m. on Aug. 24. Additionally, the loading dock entrance will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 24. During this time, an accessible pathway will be available from...
Educators work to combat a student attention span crisis
LOW MOOR, Va. (WDBJ) - Students across our hometowns are getting back into learning as a new school year begins. As parents and teachers- how can you ensure your kids’ attention isn’t veering off from the material they’re being taught?. Recent studies show the average attention span...
Get involved and find yourself with Virginia Tech clubs
For new and returning Hokies, joining a student club is a wonderful way to connect with the community. Virginia Tech offers a wide variety of clubs, providing students with ample opportunities to meet friends and bond over shared interests. Many clubs will have an interest table at Gobblerfest on Friday,...
Man claims he killed and raped multiple woman, has desire to do it again
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man tells witnesses he had killed multiple people and raped women and his desire to do it again. On August 21, 2024, around 10:09 PM, officers were called to St. Marks Bar at 932 4th Avenue in Huntington, WV, Cabell County. Employees reported that a man was discussing firearms and […]
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