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Jason Cain Lovern, 49, of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances and Stanley Lovern and Robert Quesenberry, step grandfather Frank Hanks, step father, Ray J. McCall, and step mother Wanda W. Lovern. He is survived by his...

Virginia Tech has added another commitment to the 2023 class with the addition of Canada native Ishmael Findlayter. The 6-foot 4-inch, 230-pound defensive lineman, who boasts a 6-foot 10-inch wingspan, committed to Virginia Tech moments ago over his other finalist Arizona State. He also held a scholarship offer from Vanderbilt,...

Evelyn Loranie Harrell Keffer, 94 of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2022. Evelyn was born on August 19, 1927, in Pulaski Co, VA and was a daughter of the late Charles Rufus Harrell and Mary Elizabeth Riddle Harrell. Besides her parents, she was preceded by one son, Eric Keith Keffer, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Patricia Jean Williams Brookman, 85 of Narrows, VA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford. Pat was born on February 3, 1937, in Crewe, VA and was a daughter of the late Rudolph Benton Williams and Emma Lucas Williams. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, R.G. Akers, Jr.; a brother, Barrie G. Williams and a step-son, Danny Brookman.

The Virginia Tech Hokies added another intriguing athlete to their 2023 recruiting class on Sunday when Canadian edge rusher Ishmael Findlayter officially pledged to the Hokies. Findlayter is a three-star prospect from Toronto who recently visited Virginia Tech, where he worked out for coaches. Virginia Tech offered Findlayter after seeing...

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Despite playing just seven regular season games and enduring a five-week pause in a COVID-shortened 2021 campaign, Bluefield found their way back to a familiar spot — playing football on Thanksgiving weekend. As a No. 14 seed, Fred Simon’s club won playoff games at Point Pleasant and North Marion before falling at Independence.

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Sunday, August 7, 2022, was race day here in Southern West Virginia. The Virginia XC Series returned to Flat Top, where racers of all skill levels, from beginners to pro circuit riders, came out to show their stuff on the track. Connor Privett from Wythe County, Virginia said it was […]

CAMP CREEK STATE PARK, WV (WVNS) – Nature photographers from around the area got a real treat on Sunday, August 7, 2022, as they were granted access to the remote sunflower field in Camp Creek State Forest. In addition to getting to photograph the beautiful scenery, photographers were given helpful tips on how to capture […]

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A New River Valley fraternity opens their doors to offer free haircuts to children before returning to school. Dozens of children are walking with a new pep in their step after getting a fresh cut. “I’m very thankful for it,” 11-year-old Isaiah said. The...

Virginia Tech has gone international for their latest commitment as three-star DE Ishmael Findlayter of Canada has chosen the Hokies. Findlayter chose the Hokies over offers from Arizona State, Vanderbilt, Ohio, Central Michigan, and South Dakota. He is Tech's second DE commit this cycle along with three-star Jason Abbey out of Richmond while he is also the second commit with international ties along with three-star Hannes Hammer who is from Germany but plays high school football at Roanoke's North Cross School.

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To say Virginia Tech’s wide receiver corps lacks experience would be an understatement. Outside of Kaleb Smith, Virginia Tech’s wide receiver corps is mostly comprised of players who have yet to record more than a few catches in a Virginia Tech uniform. The Hokies added some immediate help...

SERIES: Tied 1-1 WHAT’S NEW: The Hokies haven’t been the same program since Frank Beamer retired. The Justin Fuente experiment was up and down but it is now over as Brent Pry has been named head coach. The former Penn State defensive coordinator will look to build his team through defense and special teams to begin with as Virginia Tech comes off the worst bowl loss in school history, falling to Maryland, 54-10.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (CBS19 SPORTS) -- ACC road trip made its way to Blacksburg this past week but even with the cameras, it was business as usual for the Hokies as week one of preseason camp comes to a close. Despite the defensive mindset of new head coach Brent Pry, it's...

BLACKBURG, Va, (WCYB) — The Virginia Tech football team open up the first fall camp of the Brent Pry era on Wednesday. Coach Pry said his team struggled on day one to understand the way he wants his team to practice and the intensity level he would like to see in each drill. But he said by day two, the team was already showing great improvements. The players also say they appreciate the way the coaches are pushing them at practice.

The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley is proud to host a full day of events in Jackson Park in Historic Downtown Pulaski on Saturday, August 13, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This free, all day, family-friendly event will feature a variety of live bands and other performances; children’s activities; ribs and barbecue (with all the fixin’s!); and other main courses, snacks and dessert foods. New to this year’s event are crafters and other makers selling their unique handmade wares.

The Pulaski River Turtles fell to the Elizabethton River Riders on Saturday night, 8-6 in their Appalachian League 2022 finale. The loss gave the River Turtles a 27-29 record on the season – good enough for second place in the league’s East Division. Pulaski and the Bluefield Ridge...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WSET) — Early in the morning on August 5 a string of car break-ins took place at gyms and fitness centers around Christiansburg. The Christiansburg Police Department says this kind of larceny is becoming more common. " The thieves observe the parking lots at these facilities and...

ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Event organizers are gearing up for the annual Athens-Concord Town Social, back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. “We are all thrilled to finally come back together for this time-honored tradition,” says Dr. Sarah Beasley, chair of the Town Social Committee and Dean of Students at CU. “This event has something for community members of every age, and it’s a great way to introduce new students to our town, so make plans to spend the afternoon in Athens!”

Malachi Thomas was under-the-radar compared to other true freshman running backs when he arrived in Blacksburg last offseason. However, it didn't take long for the talent runner from Georgia to make his mark on the Hokies and make it clear that he was going to be a major presence for a while.