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Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Lafayette; driver cited

A person is hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle and that driver was cited, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Investigators reported it happened on Mudd Avenue near Moss Street on Friday, Nov. 6, around 6:15 p.m.

Lafayette, VA · 11h

WSET

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

Fighting Gobbler

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.

Blacksburg, VA · 17h

JamBase

FloydFest 2027 Reveals Initial 14 Acts Including Ziggy Marley, Marcus King Band & Jesse Welles

FloydFest will celebrate its 25th anniversary with four days of music at FestivalPark in Check, Virginia, July 22 – 25. Organizers announced the first wave of artists for the edition dubbed “Echoes,” led by Ziggy Marley, The Marcus King Band and Jesse Welles. Marley previously played FloydFest...

Check, VA · 2d

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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...

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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

NRVNews

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11/14: The Refuge at Freedom Ranch Fall Festival

Bluegrass, Barrel Racing & a Giant Bonfire at the Refuge at Freedom Ranch Fall Festival will be held Saturday November 14th, at 2750 Greasy Creek Rd. Indian Valley VA. 🕚 11 AM: Gates open. Meet the goats, sheep, horses & cattle, shop the vendor barn and grab lunch from the food trucks.

Indian Valley, VA · 1d

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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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Pulaski County Earns International Gold Award for Excellence in Economic Development

PULASKI, VA. — Pulaski County has received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its ‘Vacancy to Vitality’ initiative. The County was recognized at the highest level in the Real Estate Development & Reuse category for communities with populations between 25,000 and 200,000.

Pulaski County, VA · 2d

FloSports

Virginia Tech Dominates Lehigh 30-6 As Bo Bassett Defeats Luke Stanich

Bo Bassett made his long-awaited college debut Friday night, and the No. 2-ranked Virginia Tech star delivered in the biggest match of the dual. Fresh off winning the Senior World Championships, Bassett defeated No. 1 Luke Stanich , 13-9, at 141 lbs to cap the Hokies' 30-6 victory over Lehigh in Bethlehem. Subscribe To FloWrestling To Watch All The Action What's Streaming On FloWrestling This Week? Take A Look At The Schedule Every Ranked Wrestler At The 2026 Michigan State Open The highly anticipated showdown between two of the nation's top wrestlers provided a fitting finish to a dominant night for Virginia Tech. The Hokies won eight of 10 bouts, collecting two technical falls and two major decisions while building a 15-3 advantage by intermission. Lehigh's two victories came from No. 18 Logan Rozynski , who handed No. 7 Collin Gaj a 5-3 loss at 157 lbs, and No. 7 Nathan Taylor , who shut out No. 15 Jimmy Mullen , 6-0, at heavyweight. The spotlight belonged to Bassett, however, whose collegiate debut against a two-time All-American lived up to the hype and gave Virginia Tech a statement win to open its season. Read the full recap of the dual

Blacksburg, VA · 23h

Fighting Gobbler

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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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 · 18h

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Early-Bird Tickets on Sale, Initial Lineup Announced for FloydFest 27~Echoes, Set for July 22-25, 2027 – Visit Redesigned FloydFest.com

ARTISTS — With much more to come, Echoes now resonates with its first wave of revealed artists, producing nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician, Emmy-winner, producer and humanitarian Ziggy Marley as part of its initial lineup, joined by world-class guitar phenom, soul singer-songwriter and GRAMMY Award-nominated Marcus King Band. Following tens of millions of streams and a groundswell of acclaim from Rolling Stone, The New York Times and more, singer-songwriter Jesse Welles also joins Echoes, serving as a powerful representation of both Across-the-Way’s brand of purposeful programming, as well as the company’s dedication to delivering artists who top its patrons’ annual request lists.

Check, VA · 1d

Country Herald

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 · 12h

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Four Virginia Lunch Counters Where Grilled Cheese And Milkshakes Still Taste Like 4

Some lunches are about more than food, and a grilled cheese at a real counter is one of them. Virginia still has a handful of spots where shakes are mixed to order and sandwiches come off a flat grill the old-fashioned way. These four places stretch from Fredericksburg to Floyd,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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Former Virginia Tech fan-favorite Pop Watson has another eye-catching performance for UMass

Former Virginia Tech QB Pop Watson led UMass to a thrilling overtime win over Ball State on Wednesday night.

Amherst, MA · 2d

Fighting Gobbler

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.

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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 · 1d

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