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Roanoke College plans to demolish historic Salem home as residents push to save it

SALEM, Va. – A historic home near Roanoke College could soon be demolished, but some Salem residents are asking the college and city leaders to consider other options for the property. The house at 102 N. Market St. dates to the mid-1800s and is believed to have been built...

Salem, VA · 1d
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WAVY News 10

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Nine Blacksburg High School student-athletes sign NLI

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Wednesday afternoon, nine student-athletes from Blacksburg High School signed their national letters of intent. Charis Krouscas, a senior lacrosse player, will sign her national letter of intent to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Louisville. Charis plays midfield at Blacksburg High School where she holds the all […]

Blacksburg, VA · 2d

WAVY News 10

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Cam Akers is out as Pulaski County High School Head Football Coach

DUBLIN, Va. (WFXR) — We have Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz coaching news….Pulaski County Public Schools superintendent Robert Graham Thursday announcing through a memo…Cam Akers is no longer the head football coach at Pulaski County High School. Akers, a Cougars alum, spent the past 5 seasons leading the Cougars football program…going 14-37 with one playoff appearance. […]

Pulaski County, VA · 23h

WFXR

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Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 1 Playoffs Preview

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR Sports Director Jermaine Ferrell gives is a look at Week 1 of the high school football playoffs with the Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Roanoke Catholic dominates Atlantic Shores Christian 60-0, advances to first state championship since 2019

Roanoke Catholic is heading back to a state championship game for the first time since 2019 after a dominant 60-0 victory over Atlantic Shores Christian in the VISAA Division II state semifinals Friday night. Playing at Christiansburg High School’s Porterfield Stadium, the Celtics wasted no time taking control of the...

Roanoke, VA · 13h

WAVY News 10

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Three Cave Spring High School Student-Athletes sign NLI

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Roanoke, VA · 23h

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Roanoke native Candice Smith featured speaker at VCU’s commencement

For the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) community, Candice Smith is a name that needs no introduction. A proud 2014 graduate, the personable Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from the public university in Richmond. After completing her undergraduate studies, she was hired as a digital content producer...

Richmond, VA · 18h

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Bedford County parents raise concerns over proposed school attendance zone maps

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Bedford County school board members said proposed attendance zone maps can still be adjusted after a public hearing Thursday, during which parents described how the changes could affect their children. The board is still gathering feedback before making a final decision. Parents said they want the...

Bedford County, VA · 1d

WAVY News 10

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Three Jefferson Forest High School student-athletes signed their NLI

FOREST, Va. (WFXR) — Three Jefferson Forest High School softball players signed their national letter of intent. Kimber Spence will play at Radford, Ashleigh Johnson is off to Virginia and Taya Hall is heading to Morgan State.

Forest, VA · 2d

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Dan Lanning lurking in the woods to flip 4-star Virginia Tech 2027 commit

Virginia Tech football Class of 2027 commit JP Jones-Priest is reportedly taking a visit to Oregon this weekend.

Blacksburg, VA · 3d

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High School highlights and scores: November 10, 2026

Three local volleyball teams won region titles on Tuesday. All of these schools have qualified for the state tournament.

Abingdon, VA · 3d

WDBJ7.com

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Auburn football returns to playoffs two years after canceled varsity season

RINER, Va. (WDBJ) - Two years after Auburn High School canceled its varsity football season because of a lack of players, the Eagles are headed to the playoffs — and will host a postseason game for the first time in 40 years. Auburn finished the regular season 7-3 and...

Riner, VA · 2d

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Supervisors honor Craig County High School football team

The Craig County High School football team is on a roll, and the county’s Board of Supervisors wanted to make sure that the current gridiron glory days will not be forgotten. At their monthly meeting last Thursday, the Craig County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution establishing Rockets Day...

Craig County, VA · 3d

WSET

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Franklin County Schools face funding challenges after voters reject sales tax referendum

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Franklin County Public Schools is facing difficult funding decisions after voters rejected a proposed 1-cent sales tax referendum that school leaders hoped would help pay for major school upgrades and additional safety features. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, voters overwhelmingly shot down...

Franklin County, VA · 4d

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Raleigh County to close two schools this spring

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Action by the Raleigh County board of education will result in the closure of two elementary schools at the end of the current academic year. The Board voted Tuesday 4-1 co close Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School. Board member Marsha Smith cast the lone dissenting vote on both closures.

Raleigh County, WV · 3d

chathamstartribune.com

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Averett's Julie Brown to head Roanoke Higher Ed Center

A long-time workforce development leader in Danville is moving to a big post in Roanoke. Dr. Julie Brown will become the new Executive Director at the Roanoke Higher Education Center at the first of the year. She currently serves as Provost at Averett University. “Dr. Julie Brown brings an exceptional...

Roanoke, VA · 5d

WDBJ7.com

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Roanoke educators push for collective bargaining with school board

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dozens of Roanoke City Public Schools employees gathered outside the school system’s headquarters Tuesday to urge school board members to hear their concerns and consider collective bargaining. The Roanoke Education Association is pushing to form a union and negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

The News-Gazette

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Cougars Drop ‘Cats, 34-12

The Rockbridge County High School football team concluded its season with a 34-12 road loss to Shenandoah District rival Alleghany on Friday night at Casey Field in Covington. With the loss, the Wildcats completed their second consecutive winless season, going 0-10 overall and 0-8 district. Dating back to the start of last fall, the Wildcats have lost 20 games in a row.

Rockbridge County, VA · 4d

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Let the games begin: High School playoff brackets set

ROANOKE, Va. – The high school football regular season is officially in the rearview with teams ready to tackle the postseason. The playoffs begin the week of November 9 with the region quarterfinals round. Below you’ll find matchup brackets for regions that include the local teams regularly featured on 1st and 10. Four teams enter the VHSL postseason as undefeated top seeds in the region while Roanoke Catholic is the top seed for VISAA DII-A!

Roanoke, VA · 5d

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2026 high school football playoff brackets set

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2026 high school football playoff matchups are set, with area schools vying to become state champions. Friday Football Extra w/ Dave Walls will have all the action up to the state championships Friday nights at 11 pm on WDBJ7!. Here are the matchups, listed by...

Roanoke, VA · 4d