Meadow Bridge Regional School announces 2026 Homecoming Court

MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Meadow Bridge Regional School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court, featuring students from sixth through 12th grades. Crown bearers for this year’s homecoming court are Dylan Clendenin and Sadie Jo Bennett. The court includes sixth graders Oaklee O’Dell and Case Wickline; seventh graders Khloe Brown and Landon Clendenin; eighth graders […]

Schools post sales tax information; Williams: ‘there’s other alternatives’

Pulaski County Public School’s website (pcva.us) now includes a page full of information on the upcoming referendum on a 1 percent sales tax for school construction and improvements. Tuesday night the school board, at a special called meeting, voted unanimously to include the information on its website. The information,...

Friday Night High School Football Scores

Buffaloes shut out Fort Chiswell 49-0

After a first season loss, by one point, to Grayson County last week, the Floyd County High School varsity football Buffaloes scored 35 points in the first quarter against Fort Chiswell on its way to a 49-0 shutout on Coach Beale Field Friday, putting the team at 3-1 so far this season.

Southern West Virginia schools taking part in National GEAR UP Week

COAL CITY, WV (WVNS) – It is National GEAR UP Week and schools across southern West Virginia are partnering with GEAR UP to give kids insight into planning life beyond high school. Independence High School is one such school and students and families gathered in Coal City on Tuesday evening, September 22nd, to officially take […]

Shady Spring High School issues traffic alert due to homecoming parade

SHADY SPRING, WV (WVNS) — A traffic alert was released by Shady Spring High School due to a homecoming parade. According to a post on the Shady Spring High School Facebook page, the scheduled homecoming parade on Thursday, September 24, 2026 will cause road closures in the area while the parade occurs. The post stated […]

Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz – Week 5 – Sept. 25, 2026

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR Sports Director Jermaine Ferrell shares scores and highlights from Week 5 of the high school football season with Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz. (3-1)Alleghany 41, (1-4)Waynesboro 0 (2-2)Altavista 24, (2-2)Nelson County (2-3)Appomattox 50, (2-3)Dan River 22 (4-1)Auburn 56, (1-4)Eastern Montgomery 8 (3-1)Bath County at Hancock, Md. – No Score (3-2)Bassett 28, […]

An Exciting Addition to Roanoke Greek Life

During this past month, many young men and women have found their home in one of eight Greek life organizations on Roanoke College’s campus. Even on a small campus, over 150 students are currently involved in either fraternity or sorority life. The Greek community is expected to grow its numbers, helping more students find a place to make lifelong memories and everlasting connections.

VHSL adopts 4-year alignment; one football appeal approved with another denied

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has ruled on two school appeals and adopted a four-year athletics alignment plan beginning in the fall of 2027. Following last month’s initial VHSL proposal and a round of appeals this month, the league’s executive committee has officially finalized where our local schools land, starting with Grayson County High School.

Roanoke Catholic rolls past Friendship Collegiate in 28-18 Friday night victory

Roanoke Catholic back in action Friday night after back-to-back cancellations; the high-powered Celtics have not played a game in nearly a month. Friday would be a test, playing the number-three team from Washington, D.C., Friendship Collegiate. It took some time for Catholic to get the kinks worked out. They were...

Fifth president inaugurated as Virginia Western Community College celebrates 60 years

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Dr. Laura J. Treanor was inaugurated Friday as the fifth president of Virginia Western Community College, pledging to foster innovation and expand opportunities for students across the Roanoke Valley. Treanor, who began serving as president July 1, 2025, was formally invested during a ceremony at...

Raleigh County Schools to consider closing Mabscott and Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary Schools

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Board members announced they are considering closing two elementary schools in Raleigh County. Students and staff with Mabscott Elementary and Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary would be integrated into other local schools should the decision go through. Board members said the closures are being considered due to funding constraints and low student enrollment.

Virginia Tech, Hollins University among top schools in 2027 U.S. News & World Report

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Virginia Tech and Hollins University have left their mark in U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2027. Virginia Tech came in 19th among top public universities and nabbed the 52nd spot in the National Universities rankings, which includes both public and private institutions. The school's...

Mold in schools no longer an issue, Raleigh County Schools Board members say

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Parents of Raleigh County students have continued to voice their concerns about potential mold contamination in schools. Many parents have taken to social media to share anxieties about the safety of local education facilities. Coal City Elementary and Bradley Elementary were among the schools cited as potentially housing dangerous mold. 59News […]

Magna Vista rolls past Staunton River 34-7 in Moneta

MONETA, Va. (WSET) — Magna Vista jumped out early and never let up in a road win over Staunton River in Moneta. The Warriors put together a quick, long drive to take a 7-0 lead. Staunton River later came up with an interception, but the Golden Eagles were unable to move the ball.

Closure process begins for Mabscott & Cranberry-Prosperity Elementaries

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – The Raleigh County Board of Education on Wednesday took the first formal step toward closing Cranberry-Prosperity and Mabscott elementary schools. At a special meeting Wednesday morning, the board received impact statements, documents outlining the district’s case and logistics for each closure. Board members also set dates for public hearings ahead of a vote scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10. If approved, both schools would close at the end of the current school year.

William Byrd High School choir chosen to perform with Foreigner

VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - For 16 years, Matt Bartley has directed the choir at William Byrd High School. His students have never sung anywhere bigger than a school auditorium — let alone for thousands of screaming fans, alongside rock and roll legends. “This is one of those things that,...

Virginia Tech steps up drug safety messaging after Ole Miss student deaths

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students found dead Monday in separate incidents, Virginia Tech’s wellness team is reinforcing safety messaging for students. Investigators say there is no evidence the two deaths are connected, but acknowledged that similarly packaged kratom — a supplement...

Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 5 Preview

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR Sports Director Jermaine Ferrell previews Week 5 of the high school football season!

Roanoke city schools break new ground with solar + battery microgrids

Roanoke city public schools have been adding solar panels for years, and now the school system is becoming an early adapter of another technology: batteries. Since 2018, Roanoke city public schools have been using solar to cut energy bills while also saving money on roof refurbishment, a significant capital cost. By the time the school completes the third wave of installations this academic year, 29 different sites will be equipped with solar panels – including all but three schools. That represents about 9.3 megawatts of power, which is enough to offset 44 percent of the school system’s energy use. The shift is saving city schools money.