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Virginia Tech, Hollins University among top schools in 2027 U.S. News & World Report
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Virginia Tech and Hollins University have left their mark in U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2027. Virginia Tech came in 19th among top public universities and nabbed the 52nd spot in the National Universities rankings, which includes both public and private institutions. The school's...
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Magna Vista rolls past Staunton River 34-7 in Moneta
MONETA, Va. (WSET) — Magna Vista jumped out early and never let up in a road win over Staunton River in Moneta. The Warriors put together a quick, long drive to take a 7-0 lead. Staunton River later came up with an interception, but the Golden Eagles were unable to move the ball.
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William Byrd High School choir chosen to perform with Foreigner
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - For 16 years, Matt Bartley has directed the choir at William Byrd High School. His students have never sung anywhere bigger than a school auditorium — let alone for thousands of screaming fans, alongside rock and roll legends. “This is one of those things that,...
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Virginia Tech steps up drug safety messaging after Ole Miss student deaths
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students found dead Monday in separate incidents, Virginia Tech’s wellness team is reinforcing safety messaging for students. Investigators say there is no evidence the two deaths are connected, but acknowledged that similarly packaged kratom — a supplement...
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Roanoke city schools break new ground with solar + battery microgrids
Roanoke city public schools have been adding solar panels for years, and now the school system is becoming an early adapter of another technology: batteries. Since 2018, Roanoke city public schools have been using solar to cut energy bills while also saving money on roof refurbishment, a significant capital cost. By the time the school completes the third wave of installations this academic year, 29 different sites will be equipped with solar panels – including all but three schools. That represents about 9.3 megawatts of power, which is enough to offset 44 percent of the school system’s energy use. The shift is saving city schools money.
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He Didn’t Just Leave: The Part of the Story the Board Didn’t Tell
When Bluefield State University Board of Governors Chairman Charlie Cole discussed President Darrin Martin’s departure from a special-called Board meeting, he stated that the Board intended to speak with the president after executive session, but when the. session ended, “the president had left and was not available to speak...
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NRCC launches Pathways to Professions
The New River Community College Educational Foundation recently launched a public fundraising campaign to support NRCC’s Pathways to Professions Program, a new initiative designed to help students transition successfully from college into the workforce by covering the costs of required licensures, certifications, and credentialing exams. The program addresses one...
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2026 Adam Ward Preseason Showcase
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The 2026 Adam Ward Preseason Showcase in basketball gets going on Wednesday, October 14th at William Fleming High School. For the first time in four years there will be a pair of exhibition games tipping off with Oak Hill Gold taking on Massanutten Military Post Graduate at 6:00 p.m., then at […]
Smith Mountain Eagle
High School Football Roundup–Week 4: Craghead rushes for over 300 yards, 3 TDs to help Golden Eagles beat Cougars 35-28
Game of the Week: Staunton River 35, Pulaski County 28. Staunton River senior running back Zachariah Craghead carried the ball 33 times for 301 yards and three touchdowns as the Golden Eagles held off Pulaski County 35-28 on Sept. 18. The Cougars (0-3) trailed 35-21 with 4:20 remaining in the...
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Nova Jiu Jitsu student becomes multi-division state champion
RONCEVERTE W.Va — Adam DeGraff has around 120 kids in the youth program at Nova Jiu Jitsu in Ronceverte, and about a third of them compete in tournaments across the state and country. “With the youth program, I focus on a greater martial arts approach, which involves respect and...
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New Teacher Alert! Dr. Lowe’s Theatric Entrance.
Good morning, thespians! This 2026-2026 school year, we are drawing the curtains open to welcome in our new theatre teacher! The new theatre teacher is entering the school, so its’s all about her and what she teaches. I asked questions about her class and her favorite things to do as well as how she’s enjoying it here at Hidden Valley High School. She is located in room 208 in the English pod and is with us for both B6 and B8. She has two kids and used to teach ESL early in her teaching career. She is an avid lover of plays and has acted in a few films herself.