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Mountain Lake Lodge to host first-ever ‘Dirty Dancing Days’ Summer Festival
PEMBROKE, Va. – Mountain Lake Lodge is set to host its first-ever “Dirty Dancing Days” Summer Festival on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17. The event will be open to the public, and geared toward “Dirty Dancing” fans. The two “Dirty Dancing”-themed days, happening...
Radford patrol officers riding in full force at local parks
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — In your next visit to a park in Radford, you might see bike patrol officers along the trails. This is all part of an effort by the Radford City Police Department to ensure the well-being of visitors. On June 11, the police department announced that...
Red wine compound resveratrol may provide similar benefits to exercise — but drinking more won’t help you
BLACKSBURG, Va. — A compound in red wine could have similar health benefits to following a low-calorie diet and exercising regularly, according to scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. Their 2017 study shows that the compound, resveratrol, is effective at preserving muscle fibers as we age, though they warn that red wine only offers a minimal amount to drinkers.
Pulaski rallies, but falls to Kingsport
The Pulaski River Turtles began a week-long road trip in Kingsport on Tuesday by falling to the Axmen, despite a five-run rally in the top of the ninth. That rally was overcome by the Axmen who scored a lone run in the bottom of the ninth for the win. With...
Pulaski Splash Pad closed due to manufacturing issues
PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The Pulaski Splash Pad is closed due to manufacturing issues. Updates will be provided as repairs are taking place. ORIGINAL STORY: The new and free splash pad is now open at Cool Springs Park for kids, adults and even dogs to enjoy. The water spews...
High School Teammates Enjoy Swinney Football Camp
CLEMSON -- Dabo Swinney held his annual football camps the past two weeks, housing hundreds of high school students eager to work on their game, while also getting some exposure in front of college coaches. (...)
Radford University to see increase in enrollment after down years
RADFORD, Va. – Over the past year, leaders at Radford University have made it their mission to get enrollment up, and with recent reports, it looks like they are headed in the right direction. “The best signals for enrollment in the fall right now are deposits and so for...
Downtown Blacksburg coffee shop adds color to town with new mural
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Coffeeholics, known for its unique coffee drinks and comforting interior, is a fan favorite in Blacksburg. Owners Lilly and Al wanted to add something else to make their café special. “We wanted something that relates to the town, but at the same time relates to...
Town of Narrows looks to bring in outdoor recreation business to boost business
NARROWS, Va. – Highlighting outdoor recreation in the New River Valley, the Town of Narrows is looking to capitalize on its unique location perfect for hiking, biking and getting out on the water. “Narrows is really situated ideally for outdoor recreation,” Terry Nicholson, town manager for Narrows said. “The...
The future of Apple’s new technology: Apple Intelligence
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Apple is jumping into the world of artificial intelligence and we’ve been working for you to help understand what that’ll mean for the company. The company recently announced their new initiative Apple Intelligence, a play on the words artificial intelligence. The company is planning to incorporate AI into it’s software starting with Siri.
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