~ While exact storm track remains uncertain, major flooding, storm surge and wind damage are likely across the Commonwealth ~ RICHMOND—Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) teams have worked throughout the weekend preparing for what may be Virginia’s most significant hurricane event in decades. With Virginia under a state of […]
1 Alabama (54) 1517 2-0 1 2 Clemson (6) 1430 2-0 2 3 Georgia 1407 2-0 3 4 Ohio State 1288 2-0 4 5 Oklahoma 1263 2-0 6 6 Wisconsin 1227 2-0 5 7 Auburn 1224 2-0 7 8 Notre Dame 1022 2-0 8 9 Stanford 992 2-0 10 10 […]
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Stevie Scott bowled through Virginia’s defense on a soggy Saturday night, rushing 31 times for 204 yards and one touchdown in his first college start to lead the Indiana Hoosiers to a 20-16 victory.He nearly broke Anthony Thompson’s single-game school record for a true freshman. Thompson […]
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. East Coast could be hit with a powerful hurricane next week as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen as it moves toward the mainland, forecasters said Saturday.Florence is expected to become a major hurricane by Monday, the National Hurricane Center said, adding that “a rapid […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s governor has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the potential impact of Tropical Storm Florence.The order issued Saturday by Gov. Ralph Northam helps mobilize resources to prepare for the storm, mitigate any damage and streamline the process Virginia uses to send assistance to […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Justin Fuente said he was worried how his team would handle a quick turnaround.The No. 12 Hokies had an emotional 24-3 victory at Florida State on Monday night, then had to travel home, operate on insufficient sleep and prepare to play William & Mary on Saturday.He […]
Altavista 47, Staunton River 44 Amelia County 22, Buckingham County 15 Atlee 21, Mills Godwin 7 Auburn 27, Floyd County 20 Bath County 58, Grace Christian 33 Battlefield 36, Forest Park 7 Bayside 23, Green Run 0 Blacksburg 36, Amherst County 7 Bland County 35, Northwood 0 Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot 26, […]
Pulaski County upped its record to 2-1 on the football season Friday night in its first home game in Dobson Stadium with a convincing, 42-14 ramble over Abingdon who saw its record drop to 2-1. It wasn’t as easy as the score might indicate as early the Falcons […]
Virginia Tech’s season got off to a very strong start with a decisive victory against Florida State in Tallahassee. For the No. 12 Hokies to keep it going, they need to master a short work week.The Hokies (1-0) open their home season on Saturday against William & Mary (1-0). The […]
Branch and Associates, headquartered in Roanoke has turned in the lower of two bids for the construction of Pulaski County Middle School. However, that winning bid is $2.3 million over what construction of the new school was projected to cost. Last week Branch bid $38,449,000 – beating out the second […]
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall sees the growth all over Indiana’s football program.He detects a more defined identity. He senses more confidence, and he can tell there’s more continuity on the Hoosiers’ offense and defense this season.Mendenhall doesn’t need a game tape to explain what’s changed — he knows it’s a […]