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Week 10 showdown: Lord Botetourt visits William Fleming with playoffs at stake
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The playoff pressure is rising as Week 10 of the high school football season rolls into a matchup that could reshape the postseason picture: Lord Botetourt heads on the road to face William Fleming in a key Blue Ridge District showdown. Lord Botetourt enters the...
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Letter to the Editor: He Didn’t Just Leave: The Part of the Story the BSU Board Didn’t Tell
When Bluefield State University Board of Governors Chairman Charlie Cole discussed President Darrin Martin’s departure from a special-called Board meeting, he stated that the Board intended to speak with the president after executive session, but when the session ended, “the president had left and was not available to speak to the board.”
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Radford University president pledges reform after students outcry for change
RADFORD, VA. (WFXR) – In a video statement this week, Radford University President Bret Danilowicz is responding to concerns over how the university handles sexual assault misconduct allegations. “Sexual violence is unacceptable, we must do better, together we must build a university where prevention is our priority,” said Danilowicz. He said the university’s Presidential Task […]
The Mount Airy News
Mount Airy recognizes 3 state champions
Three recent Mount Airy graduates returned to the Granite City to receive their state championship rings. Pvt. Andrew Meadows, Jenevy Olalde and Brooke Haynes were recognized at an Oct. 16 football game for reaching the pinnacle of their respective sports. Each won an individual state title during their senior year. Meadows won the men's wrestling 3A 175-pound state championship this past February with a 55-2 record. The 2026 title was his fourth in high school. Individually, he won the 1A 165-pound state championship in 2024 and the 1A 175-pound state championship in 2025. He also was part of Mount Airy's 2025 team that finished first at the 1A individual state tournament. Meadows holds the Surry County record for career wins with 184 victories and only 12 losses. He continued his wrestling career at The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Olalde made history by winning the women's wrestling 1A-4A 107-pound state championship. She was the first women's wrestler in Surry County history to win a state title since the sport was sanctioned by the N.C. High School Athletic Association in 2024. She was a four-time state qualifier who reached the podium twice before, placing fifth in the open classification 100-pound
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Frankford Elementary Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week with Local Heroes
Frankford Elementary School kicked off this year’s Red Ribbon Week in high gear, gathering around the motivating theme: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.” The week started off on an inspiring note with visits from local heroes, setting a strong, positive tone with plenty more activities and learning opportunities still to come […] The post Frankford Elementary Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week with Local Heroes appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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Alleghany Highlands Public Schools closed multiple days
All schools in the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools division were closed on Tuesday due to potential safety concerns reported by law enforcement, and they will remain closed through Wednesday, October 28. Texts and voicemails were sent to parents regarding the closures. Both students and administrators were instructed to stay at...