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Salem rolls past Christiansburg 63-6, secures No. 5 seed in Region 4D

Salem closed out its regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, cruising to a 63-6 victory over Christiansburg on Senior Night. The Spartans entered the matchup all but locked into the No. 5 seed in Region 4D, while the Blue Demons were hoping a win could improve their chances of reaching the Region 3D playoffs.

Salem, VA · 1d
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Proposed 1% schools tax not passed in Pulaski but passes in Radford

PULASKI, Va. – One question on your midterm election ballot determined the fate of many schools in our area when it comes to funding. Voting yes to the proposed 1% school sales tax would bring millions of dollars in much-needed funding for school district building renovations. Voting no would block the tax, denying schools that funding. Radford and Pulaski counties are now dealing with the decisions voters have made.

Radford, VA · 2d
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Handmade Music School And American Chestnuts Trees, Inside Appalachia

A new generation is learning the story behind “Brown Hill,” a song by influential bluegrass band The Lost and Found. Also, data centers are changing the landscape, and one project is planning to plow over an extremely rare stand of seed-producing American chestnut trees. And, small food producers...

Floyd County, VA · 1d
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Liberty Christian Academy shuts out Liberty to close out regular season

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Liberty Christian Academy rolled to a lopsided win against Liberty, using a pair of first-quarter rushing touchdowns to set the tone early. In the first quarter, LCA quarterback Luke Gaither opened the scoring by handing off to Jordan Burns, who took the ball all the way to the end zone for an LCA touchdown. LCA struck again on another Gaither handoff, this time to Mason Gunn, who followed a similar route to score another touchdown.

Bedford, VA · 1d
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Lord Botetourt shuts out Northside 28-0 on Senior Night

Lord Botetourt celebrated Senior Night with a commanding 28-0 shutout victory over Northside on Friday night. The Cavaliers got things rolling early in the second quarter when quarterback Beau Lonker connected with Jackson Crenshaw on a fade route for a big gain, putting Lord Botetourt in scoring position. Lonker finished...

Daleville, VA · 1d

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Roanoke Catholic rolls past Virginia Episcopal School 65-6 on Senior Night

Roanoke Catholic closed out its regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, cruising to a 65-6 victory over Virginia Episcopal School (VES) on Senior Night at Vinyard Park. The Celtics entered the matchup with plenty of talent and determination, but the night came with an unusual challenge. Earlier in the...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Henry County’s Campbell Court Elementary could close, with students split between two other locations

The board of education approved a motion for staff to further research the consolidation plan. The post Henry County’s Campbell Court Elementary could close, with students split between two other locations appeared first on Cardinal News .

Henry County, VA · 1d

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Henry County considers consolidating three elementary schools following enrollment drop

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Henry County Public Schools division is considering consolidating three elementary schools due to declining student enrollment. Campbell Court, Stanleytown, and Sanville Elementary Schools are under consideration for the plan, which affects more than 730 students currently enrolled across the three campuses. Division officials noted that in addition to declining enrollment, all three school buildings are more than 60 years old.

Henry County, VA · 5d

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Christiansburg volleyball among local teams to advance to region semifinals

ROANOKE, Va. – High School volleyball region tournaments continued Tuesday night. In Region 3D, top-seeded Christiansburg defeated William Byrd 3-0. The Blue Demons advance to the semifinals where they will face Magna Vista. The Warriors defeated Lord Botetourt 3-0. Complete Tuesday night results below!

Christiansburg, VA · 4d

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Virginia Tech Shuts Down Grad Student Daycare, Families Scramble for Care

Virginia Tech’s Little Hokie Hangout, the subsidized daycare that has let graduate students balance parenthood with coursework for over a decade, will shut its doors for good on Dec. 9, 2026. The closure forces families who relied on its flexible scheduling and below-market tuition to find new child care before the spring semester begins.

Blacksburg, VA · 5d

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Falcons are soaring north to Charleston (High School Volleyball)

Mercer County, WV (WOAY)- A big time matchup in Princeton with a trip to the state tournament on the line!. The Sherman Tide squared off against the Summit Christian Academy Falcons in the Class-A Regional Volleyball Championship!. The Falcons managed to jump out to a convincing 2-0 lead, and looked...

Princeton, WV · 4d

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Roanoke County Schools opens new career and technology center

Roanoke County Public Schools has opened a new career and technology center designed to give students hands-on training and prepare them for careers after graduation. District leaders, educators and community partners gathered Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Roanoke County Career and Technology Center, located at 6305 Peters Creek Road. The facility is the result of years of planning and nearly two years of construction.

Roanoke County, VA · 6d

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Green Valley Elementary PE teacher Lindsay Carroll receives Education Impact Award

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – For Lindsay Carroll, the gym at Green Valley Elementary is where her love of teaching and her background in basketball come together. Carroll has spent 25 years in education, including 20 years teaching in elementary classrooms. A Salem native and former college basketball player at Randolph-Macon, she moved into physical education four years ago when the school’s longtime PE teacher left.

Roanoke County, VA · 5d

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Eagles, Warriors to battle for District Title. Again.

Stop me if you've heard this before, but the G.W. Eagles and the Magna Vista Warriors are ready to do battle to determine this year's Piedmont District Football Championship. In the news business we call this a "Dog Bites Man" type story. That is to say, it is a story where the facts are entirely unsurprising.

Ridgeway, VA · 6d

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Henry County considers elementary school consolidation amid declining enrollment

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Henry County Public Schools is considering consolidating three elementary schools as the district deals with declining enrollment. Stanleytown Elementary, Campbell Court Elementary and Sanville Elementary are all being considered for consolidation. The school board plans to hold a public hearing Nov. 5 to gather community feedback on the proposal.

Henry County, VA · 8d

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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...

Daleville, VA · 8d

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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.”

Bluefield, WV · 9d

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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 […]

Radford, VA · 9d

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1st and 10 Game of the Week: Radford squeaks by Floyd County 20-17 Friday night

Floyd County has won four of its last five games. Radford was trying to get back on track after a road loss at Carroll County. Spencer Pierce was there for all the action Friday night and give you a recap of the district showdown. Original:. As we near November, we...

Floyd County, VA · 8d

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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

Mt Airy, NC · 8d