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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...
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New agreement between State Police and Radford accelerates start of professional career
Radford University has become the first public university to partner with the Virginia State Police in a program that will accelerate work experience for seniors in their criminal justice program. A report from the school says students will apply to the State Police and have their background check completed in...
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Ferrum College will add new majors; signs another articulation agreement
From a low point in enrollment following the pandemic from around 650 undergraduates to over a thousand today, the President of Ferrum College says the “blue collar school,” is geared towards people that are often already working and “doing things,” – and several recent announcements are prime examples. The small private Franklin County school will add an engineering degree for the Fall 2027 semester says school President Dr. Mirta Martin, who became the 13th President at Ferrum in 2023, after serving in an interim role before that. Two new master’s programs in education and athletic training will soon be offered as well. Earlier this month Ferrum signed new articulation agreements with Patrick and Henry Community College, for those that want to finish their 4-year criminal justice or teaching education majors. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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Hollins University Adds Five Faculty Members
Hollins University, the liberal arts educational institution for women in Roanoke, Virginia, has announced the addition of several new faculty members. is a visiting assistant professor of history. She is a historian of American commemorative culture and conducts research on how everyday Americans use monuments and memorials to situate themselves in American history. Her current book project, Laying Claim to History: America’s World War I Memorials, focuses on the thousands of World War I memorials Americans built during the interwar years across the country and how they gave voice to communities.
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$1 Million DOE Award to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has awarded a $1,000,000 grant to Virginia Tech. The funding will support Virginia Tech in leading efforts to grow a skilled workforce required to produce, process, recover and recycle critical minerals on American soil. Virginia Tech is one of 16 schools nationwide to receive this funding.
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NRCC Discovery Day offers a closer look at college opportunities
New River Community College (NRCC) invites prospective students and their families to explore the possibilities of higher education during NRCC Discovery Day on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the college’s campus in Dublin. Whether preparing for college, considering a career change, or looking for...
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Cavaliers hold off Radford in first-place District duel on Senior Night
The Carroll County football Cavaliers hosted the Radford Bobcats for a Senior Night clash of titans on Friday, October 23, the final game of the regular season at Tommy Thompson Field. Both teams entered the contest unbeaten in league play with a valuable prize for the victors: a commanding lead in the Three Rivers District standings with only two games to go. And it came down to the type of do-or-die moment every player and fan lives for. After the Cavs jumped out to a 26-7 advantage, Radford came storming back within three and forced a critical fourth down at the opposing 40-yard line in the final two minutes. Head coach Seth Greer never even hesitated to leave his offense on the field and the player he turned to was one of his senior leaders, Ayden Dickerson. “We knew we were gonna be in a dogfight this week,” said Greer. “We knew they’re explosive and we knew it was a poor matchup for us with some of the injuries we’ve had in the secondary. We knew this thing would come down to the end and I told Ayden before the game, I said ‘At some point in this football game
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Push for the postseason heats up: Get latest Football Friday Week 9 scores, highlights
(WSET) — The high school football regular season is quickly coming to a close. The playoffs are only three weeks away! That means every game matters as teams push for the postseason. Get the latest Football Friday Week 9 scores and highlights. FRIDAY. LCA 36 Brookville 8. Liberty 0...
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Football Recap: Patrick Henry Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger
Patrick Henry extended their winning streak to seven on Friday, bumping them up to 7-1. They were the clear victors by a 49-28 margin over the Cave Spring Knights. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 21 points or more this season.
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Parent of Woodrow student who walked out voices concerns
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A concerned parent of one of the Woodrow Wilson High School students who walked out of class over concerns about a new bathroom policy is frustrated with the lack of communication from both the school and Raleigh County Schools. The walkout occured on October 19th at the school in Beckley. Renee […]
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Greenbrier East Standout Neena McClintic Announces Division I Commitment to Miami University
LEWISBURG- Greenbrier East High School distance running standout Neena McClintic is taking her talents to the next level, announcing her commitment to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she will continue her academic and athletic career while competing in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) at the NCAA Division I level. McClintic’s decision follows a recruiting process that […] The post Greenbrier East Standout Neena McClintic Announces Division I Commitment to Miami University appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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Roanoke College dedicates new $60 million McConnon Discovery Center
ROANOKE, Va. – On Thursday, Roanoke College celebrated the dedication of its new $60 million McConnon Discovery Center, a state-of-the-art STEM facility. Officials say the new facility is filled with teaching labs, classrooms and collaboration spaces. The world-class building creates more opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning...