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WATCH: Christiansburg softball, Jefferson Forest boys lax get wins on the road
ROANOKE, Va. – In softball action Wednesday night, Christiansburg visited William Byrd for what proved to be a top tier match-up. The Blue Demons held a 2-1 lead in the third inning before adding to the lead. A few RBI singles pushed the lead to 4-1. In the fourth inning, Purdue commit Kadyn Camper hit a three-run home run to give Christiansburg a 7-1 lead. Camper was also a force in the circle holding the Terriers to one run through 4 innings. But William Byrd did mount a comeback and actually had the go-ahead run at the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning. But the two base runners were stranded as Christiansburg improved to 12-1 with the 8-6 victory.
Lyme disease reminders for pet owners as it gets warm
BLACKSBURG, Va. – With the weather getting nicer every day, more of us might be getting out with our furry friends to enjoy this weather. Now while you are outside with your pet, veterinarians at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine want to remind you of the dangers of Lyme disease.
Photos: Menchville baseball triumphs over Woodside
Menchville defeated Woodside 17-1 in five innings during a game at Woodside High School in Newport News on Thursday, April 25, 2024. ©2024 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Forest Service conducts 737-acre prescribed burn in Craig and Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The U.S. Forest Service says residents in Blacksburg and New Castle may see smoke hovering over the area due to a prescribed burn. The department says the burn will be about 737 acres in the Sinking Creek area, near Craig and Montgomery Counties. As a result, residents and forest visitors may see and smell smoke for a few days.
Virginia softball drops road rematch against Virginia Tech
Following an upset series victory on the road against No. 3 Duke, Virginia couldn’t muster the offense to overcome Virginia Tech Tuesday night in the second iteration of the two teams’ midweek matchups. The No. 15 Hokies (36-9-1, 17-4 ACC) dominated the Cavaliers (30-16, 13-8 ACC) in all aspects, rolling to a 6-1 win in Blacksburg.
Alumni Offer Words of Advice to Soon-To-Be Hokie Grads
Virginia Tech’s campuses will soon welcome family, friends, and visitors to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of new Hokie graduates during spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Employees working in the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities embody the university’s Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) motto, as many have chosen to serve their alma mater through maintaining, improving, and advancing […]
Local High School student to compete in National Gymnastics competition
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Gymnast Jenna Kidd from Virginia Techniques Gymnastics and Blacksburg High School qualified for the USAG Level 9 Eastern National Championships. Kidd is only 15 years old and has earned her spot in the championship meet after a strong performance at the USAG Regional Championship. She claimed the uneven bar event title with an impressive 9.5 and third place in the floor exercise. All around, her score was 37.325, placing her fifth in the Junior 8 age division and securing her spot in the USAG Eastern National Championships.
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