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15/01/2024

Gender dysphoria diagnoses rising across US: Report

(NewsNation) — Gender dysphoria diagnoses are on the rise across the U.S. as more states attempt to pass laws banning gender-affirming care for people under 18,...

15/01/2024

Virginia Tech Basketball: Hokies NET ranking soars after Clemson victory

After a loss at Florida State last Saturday, 77-74, the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team saw their NET ranking, which is the “new RPI” and a...

14/01/2024

Lil Nas X Shares Acceptance Letter To Biblical Studies Program At Liberty University

Lil Nas X appears to be fully diving into his “Christian era,” as the music star has announced that he will be a participant in a biblical studies program to begin next fall. Lil Nas X Is Tied To The Cross In Cover Art For New Single "J Christ" On Tuesday (Jan. 9), the “Industry Baby” artist...

14/01/2024

Student will not return to Grandin Court Elementary for remainder of school year after making threats

ROANOKE, Va. – A decision has been made for the student who allegedly made threats against classmates and a teacher in Roanoke City. This comes after...

14/01/2024

Virginia Tech Football: Hokies in the running for 3 recruits

It may be January, but the recruiting trail for college football is still hot. The Virginia Tech football team has made several final lists for some...

14/01/2024

“Enhanced Winter Storm Threat” For Tuesday; Light Snow That Can Certainly Impact Schools

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for most of the area that goes from 10am until 5pm today. We are also in...

14/01/2024

New River Valley authorities issue warnings about online money scams

NEW RIVER VALLEY, Va. – Two New River Valley police departments have issued warnings about online scams. Christiansburg police are warning people about a scam that...

14/01/2024

Salem Trounces Cougars, 76-42

DUBLIN – A very slow start by the Pulaski County Cougars was too much to overcome, and Salem jumped out to an incredible 25-0 start and...

14/01/2024

28-Lb. Cat Named 'One Frosty Too Many' Wants to Slim Down and Find a Family for the New Year

Richmond Animal Care and Control described the feline as "28.5 lbs. of pudge with a side of...

14/01/2024

Vehicle crash causing four-mile backup on I-81 South in Salem cleared

SALEM, Va. (WFXR)–VDOT reports the crash causing delays on I-81 South in Salem has been cleared. All south lanes...

13/01/2024

Gretchen Walsh Blasts 21.92 Fly Split, 3rd-Fastest Ever, To Start UVA-Virginia Tech Dual

Fresh off a long course win in the 100 fly last night at the Knoxville PSS, Virginia's Gretchen Walsh swam the 3rd-fastest 50 yard fly split...

13/01/2024

Trump ‘too extreme’ to be on ballot in Virginia: Top leader

Virginia’s state House Speaker Don Scott, a Democrat and the first black man to have the job, said former President Donald Trump is “too extreme” to be on the commonwealth’s ballot in the November presidential election. “In my opinion, he should not” be on Virginia’s ballot, Scott told...

13/01/2024

19-year-old arrested on multiple charges after standoff in Northwest Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE. A man has been arrested on multiple charges after a standoff in Northwest Roanoke Tuesday evening. Police first arrived in the area...

13/01/2024

AEP restores power in Roanoke County

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– AEP reports power has been restored in Roanoke County. ROANOKE,...

13/01/2024

Former Virginia Tech cornerback lands in the Big 12 Conference in the transfer portal

After one season in Blacksburg, Virginia Tech cornerback Derrick Canteen decided to enter the transfer portal after the Hokies, 55-17, win on Thanksgiving Weekend over the...

13/01/2024

Wytheville – A Small Town Full Of Big Surprises

This post and its photos may contain affiliate links, view our disclosure policy. Wytheville, Virginia, as cliché as it sounds, really is the best of both...

13/01/2024

Jerod Mayo, Hampton native, hired as new head coach for the Patriots, ESPN reports

HAMPTON, Va. — Jerod Mayo has been hired as the New England Patriot's new head coach, according to ESPN. Mayo was born in Hampton and graduated...

13/01/2024

Charlotte County supervisor arrested after state investigation

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police have charged a Charlotte County supervisor with three felony counts of perjury and two misdemeanor...

13/01/2024

Amazon delivery facility headed to Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Amazon is planning to open a last-mile facility in the City of Roanoke, allowing the company to “better serve customers in the...

12/01/2024

National TV Spotlight Shines on Farmville Thursday Night

Game 18 • Longwood (13-4, 1-1 Big South) vs. Radford (10-6, 0-1 Big South) Date & Time Thursday, January 11, 2024 (9 p.m.) Location Farmville, Va....

12/01/2024

Clemson Defense Breaks Again for Third-Straight Loss

Concerning trends returned for Clemson, and the Tigers fell to Virginia Tech 87-72 for the third-straight loss to open up the ACC season. Without Hunter Cattoor in the second half, the Hokies still (...)

12/01/2024

Botetourt County working to reassess housing values

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – The County of Botetourt is trying to prepare its residents for potential sticker shock at the end of the month. “We have...

12/01/2024

Duke DT transfer Aeneas Peebles talks decision to commit to Virginia Tech on Inside the Tunnel

Recruiting out of the transfer portal can be full of twists and turns, but for graduate transfer Aeneas Peebles, he knew he wanted to be a...

12/01/2024

Hokies land walk on transfer long snapper Tate Kendall

After spending one season at UMass, long snapper Tate Kendall opted to enter his name in the NCAA Transfer Portal on December 4. A little over...

02/02/2023

North Carolina senator considering bill for I-95 tolls; money would go toward upgrades, maintenance

Some people only make a quick pit stop, after dealing with the headache of road construction on I-95.

02/02/2023

Virginia opens lottery for fall bull elk hunt

RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL) — Virginia has opened a lottery for a bull elk hunt that will take place in three Southwest Virginia counties in October. The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) opened the lottery today for what will be the second annual hunt in the elk management zone in Buchanan, Dickens...

01/02/2023

Basketball Coach Fired After Impersonating 13-Year-Old Player During Game

The 22-year-old assistant JV coach in Portsmouth, Virginia, was canned after the girl's parents complained to school officials.

31/01/2023

Virginia Republicans want to get rid of police reforms passed in 2020

Virginia lawmakers are gearing up to discuss policing, including several bills which would change or repeal police reforms passed in 2020.

31/01/2023

Virginia falls to No. 12 Virginia Tech for fourth-straight loss

The Cavaliers hung around with Virginia Tech all night but ultimately fell 72-60 to the No. 12 Hokies. Camryn Taylor led the way for Virginia with...

30/01/2023

2 inmates, including a murderer convicted of double homicide, are captured after escaping from Virginia prison

Two inmates who had escaped from a Virginia jail were captured after authorities found them hiding in a Tennessee barn, officials...

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