The past two years, James River had just four wins combined, but Coach Jack Baker has the Knights sitting at 5-5 entering the playoffs, visiting Floyd County.

James River returned to action after a bye week, hosting Floyd County on a cold October evening.

Glenvar and James River renewed their rivalry, battling for the Rocking Chair in a Friday night Three Rivers District clash.

James River faced Radford on a rainy night in a high-stakes football game.

Binns' 303 rushing yards and three touchdowns led the Knights to victory over Parry McCluer.

The Knights came out hoping to put on a show for the home stand under coach Jack Baker’s renewed energy.

Szefc, a junior, was nearly perfect through the air, completing 10 of 12 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown.

Coach Jack Baker led James River to Blacksburg for the first-ever meeting between the two schools.

Twin River Outfitters prioritizes safety on the James River this Memorial Day, emphasizing life jacket use and awareness of river hazards to prevent drowning.

The Highlanders win their third consecutive Three Rivers District championship.

An eye-catching new mural can now be seen on the side of Freedom First’s newest Lynchburg branch location at 7815 Timberlake Road.

The Maroons and Pioneers are set to meet for the Region 1C Championship.

A kayaker who died this weekend in Rockbridge County is being fondly remembered.

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In a home matchup with James River, the Cavaliers kept the wins rolling with a 32-25 victory.

In Thursday night’s game, Floyd County took down James River, 46-12.

Knights hope that a big boost in off-season workouts will pay off.

Hundreds of people are heading to James River in Lynchburg on Saturday, June 15 to see more than a dozen boats set sail at the 39th Annual James River Batteau Festival that kicks off at 9 a.m.

A local river excursion company is offering safety advice ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Defending state champion Northside returns to the state semifinals as well

Staunton River looks for a Class 3 Team title repeat in Salem, while William Fleming tries to makes some noise in Class 5 in Virginia Beach.

Fire officials say more crews are coming. Friday, they have about 250 on scene and more on the way to help fight the Matts Creek Fire.

The fire spans about the size of 1,900 football fields.

The Cougars held onto the win, 43-0.

Keeping the energy up, Glenvar took the win Friday night 52-7.

The game’s final score was 14-0, Carroll Co.

James River, now 3-0 for the first time since 2018.

We’re now in week three and we still have a number of teams that are undefeated. That includes our Game of the Week matchup between Parry McCluer and James River.

Tacking it on, and bringing it home. It was 34-16 James River.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people after an altercation along the James River near Buchanan.

A camping trip turned tragic after three siblings drowned in the Arnold’s Valley area of the James River.

Three siblings drowned in the James River Friday night into Saturday, according to the family.

The bodies of three family members have been recovered from the James River in Rockbridge County, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office.

The Glasgow and Buena Vista volunteer fire departments rescued a group of campers and counselors last week after heavy rain kept the group from crossing the James River.

A man is dead after a single motorcycle crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway Saturday, according to the National Park Service.

Heads up! Changes are coming to this year’s James River Batteau Festival.

The Region 2C champion Knights enter the tournament with lots of momentum and a balanced attack.

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The Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening a rule aimed at controlling and cleaning up toxic waste from coal-fired power plants.

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Parry McCluer hosted Eastern Montgomery girls in the Pioneer District championship Friday night. The Fighting Blues won in double overtime 55-51.

It was a cold and rainy day in early December — perfect weather for Musky fishing.

Oak Hill red team and James River also among the winners on Saturday at the Cregger Center.

Crews are searching for a missing person after the discovery of an unmanned vessel in the James River.

James River was defeated by Radford, 42-7.

Carroll took the win on Friday night, 28-7.

Floyd County took home a big win last week in triple overtime against Glenvar, but on Friday night, they had to face off with a Three Rivers District opponent: James River.

The game’s final score was 17-14, with James River victorious.

The chair will stay at Highlander Heaven – at least for this season.

The history of the rocking chair dates back to 1996.

James River hosts Stuarts Draft and they start off 10-0.

The Knights hosted their first ever playoff home game in fall 2021.

River users can sign up to receive an e-mail each week after results are posted on the James River Watch website.

The project includes a new trail, improvements to the existing building, an outdoor classroom and a new landing for safe and easy access.

People are flocking to pools, beaches and cooling centers in a swath of the Midwest and South spanning from northern Florida to the Great Lakes, as a heat wave pushed temperatures into the 90s and beyond and may have caused the deaths of at least two people in the Milwaukee area.

The body of a missing Amherst County man was found Saturday in the James River, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

When you go to a game at Lord Botetourt or James River and admire the nice field, you might have to thank a robot for it.

Authorities in Virginia identified two women missing Tuesday after a group of people in rafts and on paddleboards went over the Bosher Dam on the James River a day earlier.

Rob Campbell, the Upper James senior river manager, says the water levels are lower than usual this time of year, so it’s great for swimming, but make sure you have closed-toe shoes.

James River and Auburn played to a 3-3 draw in girls soccer.

Tim Fulton to lead the Cavaliers Athletic Department, Aaron Davidson taking over at James River.

In the Region 2C semifinals, the James River boys beat Floyd County 74-40 behind a 31 point third quarter. The win secured a spot in the Class 2 State tournament, the first appearance for the Knights since 2011.

Salem Civic Center hosted classes 1, 2 and 3 wrestling championships.

Patriots defeated the Bruins 51-29.

The Environmental Protection Agency is taking its first major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-burning power plants, ordering utilities to stop dumping waste into unlined storage ponds and speed up plans to close leaking or otherwise dangerous coal ash sites.

The 2021 Big Orange wrestling tournament was underway on Wednesday and Thursday at William Byrd High School.

The Vikings and Knights went toe to toe in a physical, back-and-forth matchup Monday night.

The organization issued its latest assessment Tuesday, with an overall score of 61 percent and a letter grade of B-.

The 5-seed Bulldogs beat the 4-seed Knights 16-13.

The Bobcats proved to be dangerous with a win against James River, 42-0.

James River made the trip south and went home with a victory in this Three Rivers District match-up on Friday night.

Tied at the half and after three-quarters, Giles and James River played each other tightly on Friday night.

Monday night football action on the high school gridiron served the latest installment of the Rocking Chair rivalry: Glenvar at James River, a matchup the Highlanders haven’t lost since 2013.

James River traveled up to Covington on Friday night and left with a victory.

James River Week runs Sept. 11-18.

Buffalo Gap took down James River on Friday night with a final score of 30-7.

A 1951 Southern caboose was just installed on a Hill City property overlooking the James River and a local foundry, giving the scene an industrial vibe.

Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS worked together to save 12 kayakers who found themselves stranded in the middle of the James River Sunday morning.

The courthouse in Fincastle dates back to the 1700s, but another historic spot in this area is celebrating its 170th anniversary.

Entries must be submitted by Aug. 31 for consideration.

Leaders held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday for the city's new storage tank. The 4 million-gallon tank will help the wastewater plant flow 80 million gallons a day.

Starting this Friday, you'll be able to set sail on the James River in a historic vessel.

The wonderful weather from this weekend made it the perfect time to get out and enjoy the water.

A 30-year-old Madison Heights man died Sunday after a single-vehicle crash in Amherst County.

Riley Geddes' goal in double overtime gave the Highlanders the epic 3-2 victory.

A woman is recovering after she was pulled from the James River early Tuesday morning, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

There's an online survey where you can talk about how you use the river and surrounding area.

The weeklong festival starts in Amherst June 19th and finishes at Maiden’s Landing, with stops along the way.

A man is in custody after police said he led officers on a chase that ended with him in the James River, threatening to hurt himself with a knife.

One of the major attractions is the James River running alongside the city. The waterway was a major resource in the 18th century.

In the second quarter of James River’s game verus Parry McCluer Friday, the Knights got on the board, and they needed the extra point to tie it up. Kicker Morgan Marshall hurried out to the field for the point after attempt.

A big moment of the night in this game was James River’s first female kicker scoring.

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – The Cavaliers are on a roll and didn’t let the Knights slow them down on Friday night. Carroll County hosted James River and beat the Knights, 40-0.

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – In our Game of the Week, the Radford Bobcats left no doubt as to who the better team was on Friday night. Late in the third quarter, they scored to take a commanding 46-0 lead and would go on to only allow James River to score one touchdown.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BUCHANAN, Va. – James River Knights scored 26 unanswered points to beat the Alleghany Mountaineers Friday night, 26-0. James River crowned with season-opening win over Alleghany The Knights won 26-0 Friday nightIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

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Roanoke, Va. – The Lord Botetourt Cavaliers opened their season Wednesday, hosting James River. Kyle Arnholt lead the way for Lord Botetourt with 25 points, and James River’s Patrick Clevenger had 24 for the Knights. Meanwhile, Roanoke County schools hit the practice courts Wednesday after being cleared to compete Tuesday afternoon. The biggest difference since Tuesday is Roanoke County schools have been cleared for competition, which means teams can integrate passing the ball at practice. “You practice every day like you’re going to play so that’s our attitude towards every practice, that you’re going to play.

The Lynchburg Police Department identified the man who jumped off the John Lynch Memorial Bridge late Saturday morning. Authorities said 28-year-old Mikel Angelo Crews, of Lynchburg, was charged with two traffic summonses, obstruction of justice and escaping police custody. ORIGINAL STORYA man is in the hospital after jumping off a bridge in Lynchburg to escape police custody Saturday morning. At 11:29 a.m., authorities said an officer initiated a vehicle stop on the John Lynch Memorial Bridge where the driver was placed into handcuffs. Police said while he was being searched, he escaped custody and intentionally jumped off the bridge and into the James River.

BUCHANAN, Va. – People who want to hit Virginia’s waterways may have to pay more to do it this coming year. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is charging new fees for using state access ramps. Those with a boat registered in Virginia, a hunting or fishing license, or other state access passes are exempt as they already pay into the system. In Buchanan, Twin River Outfitters does half its business with out-of-state tourists. Only the operator will be required to pay the access fee, meaning one fee for a tandem kayak, for example.

Buchanan, Va. – It was something that was always talked about, but never realized. James River high school unveiled its new, state of the art, all-weather six lane track. Planning began more than a year ago and Knights athletic director Vincent Wyatt says construction took just 3 months to complete. When I first started coaching here we’d always talk about how it’d be nice if we got a new track. And we have some really good kids, good student-athletes and they came down and loved it from the time they stepped foot on it,” Wyatt said.