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Memorial Services at Alderman Memorial Cemetery on May 26
There will be Memorial Services at the Alderman Memorial Cemetery on Pilgrims Trail in Dugspur at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. All who have family or friends buried there are welcome to attend. An offering will be collected to help offset mowing costs. If you’re unable to attend, please send donations to: Linda Crowder 163 Jett Street Hillsville, VA 24343 Bring a lawn chair and any family photos or genealogy information you may have. For questions or more information, please contact Maxine Worrell Caudill at 540-344-0380.
VT police break record in annual hot dog fundraiser for Special Olympics
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — One event had a sizzling hot success on the Virginia Tech campus after police broke the record for raising money for the Special Olympics Virginia of Southwest Region. Each year, Virginia Tech police heat the grill for the “Hot Dog Luncheon.” With meals including two...
Vanderbilt Signs Guard MJ Collins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Virginia Tech guard MJ Collins has transferred to Vanderbilt for the 2024-25 season, men’s basketball head coach Mark Byington announced Tuesday. “MJ is the perfect player for our style and our system,” said Byington. “Versatility is his major strength and I believe you will see him play multiple positions and play all over the floor. He is an experienced player who contributed major minutes in the ACC. He’s known as an elite defender, but I know he is capable of more on the offensive end.”
Meet 2024 WSLS scholarship recipient Radford senior Dawson Martin
On Wednesday, 10 News announced the first of two WSLS scholarship winners — judged on academics, activities, and community service. This year’s male winner is indeed a standout athlete — in a school filled with standout athletes, in a viewing area filled with standout athletes. But what...
Local educator talks childcare in D.C.
DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) - Renee Rippe is the director of The Learning Circle, a small preschool in the tight-knit Dublin community. She’s been in childcare for 13 years and loves what she does. “I’ve seen how important it is for my children, and for how important it is for...
Lady Cavs stub toe against Pulaski
Carroll County softball edged Pulaski County early in the season up at Dublin but wasn’t as fortunate Monday night at Cavalier Park as the Cougars picked up key hits in five straight innings to earn an 8-2 non-district victory. Carroll County (15-3) started out the game strong as Holly Miller picked up the first of her three base hits and eventually scored the game’s first run when Katherine Lindamood was issued a bases-loaded walk. The Lady Cavaliers did plate one run in the rally but...
COLUMN: College campus disruption – one 1970 solution
By Robert N. Holt Your Turn In April 1970, the Vietnam War was in full force. A hundred or so students at Virginia Tech disrupted the Corps of Cadets on the Drill Field, preventing the completion of their training. A “substantial” number of students insisted that the university administration send a telegram to President Nixon […] The post COLUMN: College campus disruption – one 1970 solution appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Projecting how Virginia Tech can improve in 2024 season, beyond
One of the trendier teams in the ACC a few months away from the season is Virginia Tech. Head coach Brent Pry turned things around in the back half of 2023, going 6-3 after starting the year with three losses in four games. That includes a bowl win for the first time since 2016. Momentum […] The post Projecting how Virginia Tech can improve in 2024 season, beyond appeared first on On3.
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