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VT eliminated after 4-1 loss to GCU
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WFXR)—The Virginia Tech Hokies season is over after losing an elimination game against Grand Canyon University 4-1. Despite outhitting the Lopes 8-5, the Hokie bats were not able to bring in any runs on good opportunities. Virginia Tech went 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position and put up their only run in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly to the centerfielder by Left Fielder Addy Greene.
Christiansburg man recounts horrific motorcycle accident and those responsible for saving his life
An incredible story of survival; It’s been 8 months since a Christiansburg man’s life changed forever after a horrific motorcycle crash. Thanks to quick emergency care at Lewisgale Medical Center, a newly recognized Level 2 Trauma Center, he is rebuilding his life and is back at the job he loves. LewisGale celebrated him and other trauma patients Wednesday in honor of National Trauma Survivor Day.
VT mourns loss of first Black student, Irving L. Peddrew III
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia Tech (VT) has announced that the first Black student to be admitted into the university, Irving L. Peddrew III passed away on May 11. He was 88. Peddrew was the first Black student to be admitted to a historically white, four-year public institution in...
Girls lacrosse: Lourdes' Abby Anderson on her unlikely journey to college lacrosse
With Abby Anderson’s commitment to Roanoke College came the feelings of relief and joy typical of a high school athlete checking that oh-so-meaningful box. There also was a great appreciation of the process and pride in what brought about that moment. Because the Our Lady of Lourdes senior still is relatively new to lacrosse, the volleyball standout first picking up a stick as a ninth-grader. It’s in defiance of the odds somewhat that a player at an...
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