Tyro
LATEST NEWS
'There is so much excitement': Buffalo Gap holds ribbon cutting for brand new middle school
SWOOPE — "It's way nicer than the old school," said Kayla Botkin, a rising seventh grader. Botkin began her middle school journey at Beverley Manor, which closed following last school year after serving students for 35 years. Students from the school will now attend one of two brand new middle schools in Augusta County. Both Buffalo Gap and Riverheads will open new schools this year. ...
Runner who has been training in Blacksburg qualifies for Olympic semifinals
Cole Hocker has been training under Virginia Tech's track and field coach. The post Runner who has been training in Blacksburg qualifies for Olympic semifinals appeared first on Cardinal News.
Jasper Drilling explores gender and identity in Shenandoah Valley Art Center exhibit
WAYNESBORO – Jasper Drilling, an accomplished oil painter, delves into the intricate relationship between gender and the body through his evocative self-portraits. More: Staunton boy is Soap Box world champion; back-to-school haircuts; Waynesboro celebrates summer programs: Chalkboard ...
Washington and Lee University English professor receives award for collection of poems
The Wells College Press announced that Washington and Lee University Assistant Professor of English K. Avvirin Berlin won its 2024 Chapbook Contest for her manuscript “Obsidian.”. The contest included more than 300 individual entries and “Obsidian” was selected by a panel of judges which included Dan Rosenberg, chair of...
Accidental electrical fire damages home in Lynchburg Thursday, no injuries we’re reported
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Fire Department announced Thursday that an electrical fire had damaged a home on Gills Street. Around 1:25 p.m. firefighters we’re called to the 2200 block of Gills Street off Campbell Avenue after neighbors reported smoke coming from a home there, we’re told.
2 men wanted in Myrtle Beach shooting jailed in Virginia
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Two men wanted for attempted murder in Myrtle Beach were arrested Thursday in Virginia, police said. Jay’Quan O’Shawn Pollard, 26, and Xaviar Isiah Austin, 31, were arrested on fugitive warrants by the Lynchburg, Virginia, police and the U.S. Marshals Service. The arrests are in connection with an April 8 shooting […]
East Coast Nationals Championship Truck and Tractor Pull this Saturday
FISHERSVILLE – If the phrase "Outlaw Farm Tractors" gives you a thrill, we have news for you. One of the biggest events of the pulling season is happening on Saturday. The powerhouses of the truck and tractor competition world will converge on the Augusta Expo for the Third Annual East Coast Nationals Championship...
Fuller, Kuneo and Jablonski split top prizes on Q City 9-Ball Tour
Mike Fuller, once among the top players in the Carolinas ‘back in the (proverbial) day,’ has been away from the tables for a while. Prior to this weekend, Saturday, July 27, his last known (recorded) victory occurred on the Action Pool Tour in 2012 and before that, in 2011, he chalked up six wins on the Jacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour, one each on the Great Southern Billiard and Planet Pool Tour and cashed in a total of eight other tournaments, including a 33rd-place finish in that year’s US Open 9-Ball Championships. He reportedly stopped playing when he purchased an APA franchise and now, he’s back.
Family holds blood drive for community after daughter’s cancer battle
PEMBROKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In February, a trip to the pediatrician turned into an appointment 14-year-old Cade and her mom Michelle would never forget. “I had been feeling really bad and cold, then I had bruises all over my legs and blood blisters in my mouth,” said Cade Lester.
Love Forward Foundation to host Creative Haven Workshops for at-risk youth
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Love Forward Foundation has opened its registration for its Creative Haven Workshops. These workshops and the organization are designed to support children and young adults impacted by parental incarceration and other adverse childhood experiences. Keisha Nicholson is the founder and CEO of the Staunton-based nonprofit....
Chick-fil-A reopens on Wards Road after remodeling, with free food events to celebrate
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg fast-food favorite is back in business after a three-week closure for remodeling. That's the Chick-fil-A on Wards Road beside the Sheetz. Those three weeks being closed gave workers time to redesign the drive-thru lanes and exits for customers' vehicles. As anyone who has been to the restaurant knows, the location operates on a small plot of land and squeezes customer traffic into a small space.
Eight is enough: Fishburne Military is going from the traditional 11-man to 8-man football
WAYNESBORO – With dwindling numbers of students interested in football and a rash of injuries last season, Fishburne Military School has decided to switch from the traditional 11-man football to the eight-man variety. "It was strictly numbers," Coach Chip Crabill said about the decision. ...
Cris, Landon Flockhart headed for next chapter at VUL
NEWPORT — On July 25, Scotty Dykes was leaving Cocke County’s practice when he got a call from a coach at Virginia University of Lynchburg. The coach had seen Cris Flockhart’s tape from the East Tennessee All-Star Game, and he wanted to know more. Within 30 minutes of that call, Flockhart had a visit set up. ...
Roanoke fire crews wish battalion chief the best in the next chapter of his life
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke FireEMS Department said after a 26-year career serving the community in many facets of their department, Battalion Chief Tim Cady is hanging up his gear for the last time. The department said during his career he proficiently served as a member of the...
Pittsylvania County supports Hurt in Staunton Plaza project
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, July 16, unanimously adopted a resolution of support for the Town of Hurt with a grant application that would seek funding to renovate the dilapidated Staunton Plaza, which the town purchased last year with a goal of revitalizing the place – and by extension, revitalizing the small town as a whole.
West Virginia Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Threat Diminishes This Weekend
Charleston, WV – The threat for severe thunderstorms in West Virginia has diminished for the night and for the upcoming weekend. However, residents should still prepare for potential heavy rainfall through Saturday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston, a cold front will move through the area by Saturday night, clearing out the rain.
Virginia Lottery Player Wins $500K, Two Others Grab $100K Prizes
A woman from North Carolina has won $500,000 from a scratch-off ticket in Virginia. The Durham resident bought a Magnificent 7s ticket from a Virginia Lottery retailer and was surprised to win the game’s top prize. Conchita Robas bought the ticket at the Food Lion at 2120 South Crater...