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Richard Linton expected to become Virginia Tech president, sources report
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Richard Linton, current president of Kansas State University, is expected to be named the next president of Virginia Tech, according to a local newspaper from Kansas. The Mercury, out of Manhattan, Kansas, cites multiple sources saying Linton is the 15th president of Kansas State University. He has been in the role […]
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Sherman College of Chiropractic Names Zane Rupe to the Summer 2026 Dean’s List
SPARTANBURG, SC — Sherman College of Chiropractic Provost/Chief Academic Officer Joe Donofrio, D.C., A.C.P., is pleased to announce that Zane Rupe of Radford, VA 24141, was named to the Sherman College’s Dean’s List for grades earned during the summer 2026 academic quarter. Dean’s List students have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the quarter.
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors unanimously selects Dr. Richard Linton as next university president
Virginia Tech has a new president. The university’s Board of Visitors voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Dr. Richard Linton as the institution’s 17th president, ending more than six months of uncertainty that began when President Tim Sands announced he would be stepping down. Board of Visitors Vice Rector...
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Football Recap: Graham Piles Up the Points Against Pulaski County + How To Watch
Graham had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21.3 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 51-13 win over the Pulaski County Cougars. Given the G-Men's advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Cougars are ranked 259th), the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
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VCOM-Virginia Honors H.Pat and Nancy E. Artis with naming of new building and $5.1 million scholarship commitment
Philanthropists H. Pat and Nancy E. Artis made a $5.1 million commitment to the Virginia campus of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM-Virginia) to support scholarships for medical students. In recognition of the couple’s extraordinary commitment to VCOM-Virginia and its students, the campus will name its new Health Sciences Education Building in their honor, the college announced Tuesday.
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Football Recap: Floyd County Rolls to Its Third Straight Win + How To Watch
Floyd County entered their tilt with Martinsville on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 24-13. Jack Leroy had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 91 yards and...
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High School Volleyball: AltaVista defeats SMLCA in four sets
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy hosted the Altavista Colonels in volleyball Tuesday, Oct. 6, and took time to honor cancer survivors and those battling the disease. Between games, SMLCA honored cancer survivors, recognizing their strength, hope and courage. The school took a moment to honor those fighting cancer, celebrate survivors and remember those who have died from the disease.
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21 robotics teams compete, strengthen STEM skills at inaugural Southern Virginia Showdown
RIDGEWAY, Va. (WSET) — Twenty-one FIRST Robotics Competition teams gathered at Magna Vista High School in Ridgeway for the inaugural Southern Virginia Showdown, an off-season event designed to give students another chance to compete, collaborate and build technical skills. The competition, which was held on October 3, was created...
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VHSL Football Top Tens – Entering 10-8-26 Games
There were some compelling storylines that developed and intriguing results all over the state as the calendar flipped from September to October. Perhaps none was more stunning than the comeback from 28 points down by the William Byrd Terriers on the road over the Radford Bobcats, staying undefeated with their 40-35 victory behind a sterling second half from Gray Matthews, who rushed for 267 yards and four touchdowns after intermission. Sticking in Class 3, the Hopewell Blue Devils rushed for over 400 yards for the second straight game, beating Central District foe Dinwiddie 47-14. It’s the fi...
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21 robotics teams compete, strengthen STEM skills at inaugural Southern Virginia Showdown
RIDGEWAY, Va. (WSET) — Twenty-one FIRST Robotics Competition teams gathered at Magna Vista High School in Ridgeway for the inaugural Southern Virginia Showdown, an off-season event designed to give students another chance to compete, collaborate and build technical skills. The competition, which was held on October 3, was created...
WSET
William Byrd beats Northside 21-7 at home
VINTON, Va. (WSET) — William Byrd got a home win Friday night against the Northside Vikings. Early on, Terriers quarterback Zane Taylor connected with Austin Kroner on a pass play to move the offense. In the second quarter, Casey Hall found Hayden Hutchinson on a completion, and it took...
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Glenvar blows out James River 31-7 Friday night
A Three Rivers District matchup between Glenvar and James River Friday night had the students hyped. Glenvar dominated the game the entire night and would not let their foot off the gas; a pass from Kipton Jones to Haden Henderson gave the Highlanders a 31-0 lead. The Knights’ offense was...
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Roanoke College unveils new scholarship to offer local students an affordable education
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) -- As colleges around the country look for ways to attract students from across the U.S. and beyond, Roanoke College is turning its attention to its own backyard. "We've had a long-standing, permanent, embedded commitment to the local community in our region," said Roanoke College Vice President...
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Football Recap: Virginia High Gets Some Payback Against Grayson County + How To Watch
Friday just wasn't the day for Virginia High's offense. They fell 7-0 to the Grayson County Blue Devils. The Bearcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September 2025.