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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 […]
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 8-22-24
Suits Sarah White Hudson v. Richard Wade Frazier; Greenbrier Hotel Corporation v. McCormick 101, LLC; Westlake Services, LLC v. Roberta Mummert. Divorces Gaspor Enon Sims Jr and Jennifer Louise Sims; Nina Gean Blankenship and Joshua Burl Blankenship; Donald Earl Moore Jr and Stephanie Danielle Moore. Marriages Kevin Paul Ross to Abigail Leaessa Schumaker; Dakota Brandon […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 8-22-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Restoration Ecology Working Group provides guidance for Town of Blacksburg
Sometimes, affecting change is challenging. Other times it can be a walk in the park – literally. The Virginia Tech Restoration Ecology Working Group in the Global Change Center has been instrumental in helping the Town of Blacksburg restore Heritage Park to its native ecology. Led by J. Leighton...
Volunteers Needed – The Wall That Heals coming to Covington October 3-6, 2024
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. And honors more than three million Americanss who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War. The wall displays over 58,000 men and women who madethe ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The Wall That Heals will […] The post Volunteers Needed – The Wall That Heals coming to Covington October 3-6, 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Hosts “Science Heroes” as Part of Summer Reading Program
The AHRL hosted Science Heroes’ production of “Adventures of the Lost Treasure” this July! The program was held in the Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Kids and adults alike had a ball as science and stories collided in this interactive STEM show. The performers used events in the story to explore several exciting […] The post Alleghany Highlands Regional Library Hosts “Science Heroes” as Part of Summer Reading Program appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Sharon Elementary School teachers make “spotlight” presentation
Sharon Elementary School teachers Liza Carroll and Connie Puckett made a “spotlight” presentation at the Alleghany Highlands School Board meeting August 19. They provided a demonstration of vocabulary teaching techniques that align with Responsive Classroom teaching techniques also in use in the school division. Recent Sharon students Ashtyn Crawford, Gwen Halterman, Hayleigh Dotson, and Haley […] The post Sharon Elementary School teachers make “spotlight” presentation appeared first on The Virginian Review.
New Hitt Hall ushers in next generation of construction education, additional dining capacity
Hitt Hall — a cutting-edge facility designed to provide an expanded physical presence for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and add critical dining and academic spaces — has opened its doors to the Virginia Tech community. This milestone building marks a transformative addition to the university's North Academic...
Show your Hokie Spirit on College Colors Day
On Friday, Aug. 30, Virginia Tech will join colleges and universities around the country to celebrate College Colors Day. What is College Colors Day? It’s a way to display your favorite college sports teams’ colors. Hokie fans will wear maroon and orange, and social media will rally around #CollegeColorsDay. Blacksburg’s town center is getting in on the fun, too, showcasing Virginia Tech athletic flags all weekend long.
UPDATE: Service restored after fiber cut disrupted phone and internet services in McDowell and Wyoming counties
UPDATE: Thursday, August 22, 2024 @ 1:02 p.m. | MCDOWELL COUNTY/WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — According to a Facebook post from the McDowell County 911 and Office of Emergency Services, disrupted services from a fiber cut in the Oceana area of Wyoming County were restored. MCDOWELL COUNTY/WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Phone and internet services […]
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PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges
The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow Commissioners. In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants, and engineers who each contribute specialized skills to the overall effort. There […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
$750,000 award given for new food incubation hub in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An award of $750,000 has been given to the WV Hive to be used for a new food incubation hub in Fayette County. According to the press release provided by Mike Fulton, Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, Gayle Manchin and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia […]
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