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Two arrested following $10k fraud attempt in Giles County

GILES COUNTY, Va. – Two people were arrested in connection with an attempt to defraud someone out of $10,000, Giles County Sheriff’s Office said. GCSO said they received a complaint around 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, regarding a phone call received by a resident from a subject claiming to be from Woodforest Bank. The caller said they needed the potential victim’s assistance in the investigation of a bank employee. The caller then asked the victim to take $10,000 from their bank account, put it in an envelope and place it in the mailbox at their home. The caller claimed someone from the FBI would later retrieve the money.

Giles County, VA · 1d

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Virginia Tech football gets dreaded announcement on Week 12 Miami game in South Florida

The ACC placed the Week 12 Virginia Tech/Miami game in the dreaded six-day hold.

Blacksburg, VA · 2d

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Former Washington Co., Va. deputy sheriff arrested for domestic violence

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Virginia Police Department (BVPD) reports that a former local deputy sheriff has been arrested and charged with domestic violence and felony strangulation following three alleged separate incidents this year. According to a news release from the BVPD, Peyton Hurd, 25, was employed as a deputy sheriff with the Washington […]

Bristol, VA · 1d

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Pulaski County’s Thanksgiving Day Gobble & Wobble 5k returns Nov. 26 with New Balance athlete Cole Boone

DUBLIN, VA. — Pulaski County Parks and Recreation will host the fourth annual Gobble & Wobble 5K at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Randolph Park. The Thanksgiving Day race, which drew 722 registrants last year, will feature New Balance athlete Cole Boone and food samples from seven local businesses.

Dublin, VA · 1d

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Mike Young drops bold statement after Virginia Tech secured overtime win over Iowa

Virginia Tech men's basketball said what should be music to Hokies fans' ears after an overtime win over Iowa on Tuesday night.

Blacksburg, VA · 7h

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Details of Carilion Clinic’s plans for Huckleberry Park land in Christiansburg are submitted to state

Several other park parcels may be sold for development to offset the town's park construction costs. The post Details of Carilion Clinic’s plans for Huckleberry Park land in Christiansburg are submitted to state appeared first on Cardinal News .

Christiansburg, VA · 2d

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Latest Virginia Tech bowl projections have some potential powerhouse matchups

The latest bowl projections have some big-time matchups for James Franklin and Virginia Tech.

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Tim Brown makes history as Montgomery County’s first African American sheriff-elect

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – Tim Brown made history on Election Day, winning the Montgomery County sheriff’s race with more than 62% of the vote and becoming the first African American sheriff in county history. Brown defeated interim Sheriff Robert Page in a special election that followed the retirement...

Montgomery County, VA · 21h

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Montgomery County Board of Supervisors votes to rezone land for controversial Elliston housing development

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – A rezoning request for a proposed housing development in Elliston, which has divided community opinion, was approved by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night. The rezoning request passed in a 6-1 vote after much community comment and deliberation among the board members, with...

Montgomery County, VA · 14h

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Jake Dickert pulls off a flip on James Franklin and Virginia Tech that nobody saw coming

Wake Forest football coach Jake Dickert flipped Virginia Tech 4-star Class of 2027 wide receiver commit Anthiny Roberts on Monday.

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Dan Lanning lurking in the woods to flip 4-star Virginia Tech 2027 commit

Virginia Tech football Class of 2027 commit JP Jones-Priest is reportedly taking a visit to Oregon this weekend.

Blacksburg, VA · 21h

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Albert Rodebaugh of Craigsville, West Virginia, Took the N.C. State Fair Giant Pumpkin Title at 2,123 Pounds, and a Blacksburg Couple Set a Virginia Record

Albert Rodebaugh won the N.C. State Fair giant pumpkin title at 2,123 pounds, and a Blacksburg couple's 1,861.8-pound pumpkin set a Virginia record.

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Virginia Weather Alert: Blacksburg, VA Plunges to 25° Saturday

Temperatures tumble from 65 degrees to the mid-20s as a powerful cold front crosses Southwest Virginia.

Blacksburg, VA · 10h

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Franklin County Banjo Player Gene Parker Made His Instrument Sing

This story was originally published by Radio IQ and is part of a series reported by students at the Handmade Music School in Floyd County, Virginia. The students are compiling a songbook of tunes and songs played in their community and telling the stories behind the music. This story aired...

Floyd County, VA · 2d

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High School highlights and scores: November 10, 2026

Three local volleyball teams won region titles on Tuesday. All of these schools have qualified for the state tournament.

Abingdon, VA · 14h

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Pulaski County’s Bucey-Card Runs Personal Best at State Cross Country Championships

SALEM, Va. — Pulaski County’s lone state qualifier, sophomore Nina Bucey-Card, closed out her season with a personal-best performance Saturday at the VHSL Class 3 State Cross Country Championships at Green Hill Park. Bucey-Card, who earned her spot by placing 11th at the Region 3D Championships, finished 53rd...

Pulaski County, VA · 2d

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Virginia Tech Hokies News: 4-star Crystal Ball football prediction, Megan Duffy's recruiting push, more

In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, James Franklin makes the final three for Class of 2028 quarterback Anthony Turner and more.

Blacksburg, VA · 2d

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Pulaski County gives veterans a second chance with Veterans Treatment Docket

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A program in Pulaski County is giving veterans a second chance when they find themselves in the criminal justice system through a program called the Veterans Treatment Docket. After returning home from service, veterans often times face an increased risk of substance use, mental health issues, and physical ailments. These […]

Pulaski County, VA · 2d

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Virginia Tech vs. Stanford Week 11: How to watch, weather, odds, announcers, and more

The Virginia Tech football team returns home this weekend to host Stanford in an ACC contest at Lane Stadium.

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