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Pedestrian struck by Blacksburg Police Department vehicle, officials say

BLACKSBURG, Va (WSET) — A Blacksburg Police Department vehicle struck a pedestrian Thursday morning, according to the department. The incident happened at 7 a.m. on Clay Street between Church and Main Streets. The Blacksburg Police Department said in a media release that Virginia State Police responded to the scene...

Blacksburg, VA · 2d

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James Franklin places blame for Virginia Tech's shameful primetime loss to SMU

Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin points the finger following a 51-28 loss at SMU on Friday night.

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Blacksburg man accused of kidnapping, holding Wisconsin teen hostage for four years faces preliminary hearing

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The preliminary hearing for Owen Andersson, the Blacksburg man accused of kidnapping, holding hostage and assaulting a minor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, took place Thursday in Montgomery County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The victim, now 19, took the witness stand and detailed her entire history with...

Blacksburg, VA · 2d

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Search continues for woman missing since June

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Police Department continues its search for a woman who was last seen in June 2026. 29-year-old Paola Pagan De Jesus was reported missing on Sept. 8 and was believed to be in the Newport, Virginia area. The Newport Police Department was notified when the missing person report was taken. […]

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Hidden Valley stuns Pulaski County with 22-21 victory

Hidden Valley pulled off a thrilling comeback Friday night, defeating Pulaski County 22-21 after trailing at halftime. The Cougars jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter, but the Titans quickly responded. Hidden Valley quarterback Tanner Bishop connected with Eli Fitzgerald on a big pass play, moving...

Pulaski County, VA · 1d

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Virginia Tech Hokies News: College football coach lobbies for FSU opening, hoop revenge, more

In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, former Notre Dame and LSU football coach Brian Kelly is looking to get back on the sidelines, this time at Florida State.

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Blacksburg Price Cuts Climb Well Above the National Rate

Blacksburg buyers found real negotiating power as sellers cut prices at a rate well above average.

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Virginia Weather Alert: Blacksburg, VA Near 32° Nov 7-11

Near-freezing mornings, 28-mph wind gusts and Thursday rain chances shape the New River Valley outlook.

Blacksburg, VA · 23h

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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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Virginia Tech wrestling phenom Bo Bassett powers Hokies to Top 12 season-opening win

Virginia Tech star freshman wrestler Bo Bassett won his first college match as the Hokies beat Lehigh, 30-6, on Friday night to open the 2026-27 season.

Blacksburg, VA · 16h

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ACC Men’s Basketball Roundup: Duke, Pitt and Syracuse Secure Big Wins

ACCSports.com Note: The ACC went 6-1 in men’s basketball season openers Thursday night, with Duke, Syracuse, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame and SMU all picking up wins over outmatched non-conference opponents. Wake Forest was the lone loss, falling on the road at Vanderbilt. Here’s a look at each game, with stats and highlights from the schools’ own athletics departments and wire reports.

Durham, NC · 1d

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Radford holds on – beats Martinsville on Senior Night

Playing on a mild Friday night, the home-standing Radford Bobcats held on to defeat the Bulldogs of Martinsville 21-14 on Senior Night. Tied at 14 all, Radford would score with 3:14 to go in the third quarter, as Trenton Carter caught a short pass and then zig-zagged his way enroute for a 67-yard touchdown to take a 21-14 lead and Radford would hold on for the win.

Radford, VA · 19h

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Kain, Craig-McFeely Pace Duke at Hokie Open

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Duke cross country teams closed out their regular season racing schedule Friday at the Hokie Open. Nine Blue Devils across the men and women's teams competed with five men and four women racing on 6k and 4,400-meter courses, respectively. Jeremy Kain paced the Blue Devils with a time of 18:16 to take third overall in a small contingent of runners. All five of Duke's runners finished within 48 seconds of each other. Senior Poppy Craig-McFeely led the Duke women with a fourth-place showing in 15:15.8. The Men's 6k Kain was 22 seconds ahead of the next...

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4 buckets and 2 bricks from Virginia Tech men's basketball blowout of pesky Mercer

The Virginia Tech men's basketball team improved to 2-0 with a xx-xx win over Mercer on Thursday night at Cassell Coliseum.

Blacksburg, VA · 2d

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