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Franklin County baseball & softball advance to Blue Ridge District finals
Read full article: Franklin County baseball & softball advance to Blue Ridge District finalsTuesday was an exciting day for the Eagles of Franklin County, as their baseball team took down Lord Botetourt 7-2 and softball team walked off on Lord Botetourt 9-8, with both teams advancing to a championship game appearance.
Rockbridge County girls lacrosse dominates in regular season finale
Read full article: Rockbridge County girls lacrosse dominates in regular season finaleA dream season for Rockbridge County girls lacrosse continued on Monday, as the Wildcats improved to 14-1 with a 21-1 win over Hidden Valley.
Former Radford standout Landen Clark returns home for football camp
Read full article: Former Radford standout Landen Clark returns home for football campThere’s nothing like giving back to your community, and that couldn’t ring truer for Landen Clark, who returned to his alma mater for a football camp.
North Cross boys lacrosse wins state title, girls lacrosse falls short of championship
Read full article: North Cross boys lacrosse wins state title, girls lacrosse falls short of championshipNorth Cross boys and girls lacrosse both played home championship games on Saturday, but it was only the boys program who walked away with a championship.
Botetourt County Considers $2.8 Million Increase for Public Schools in FY27 Budget
Read full article: Botetourt County Considers $2.8 Million Increase for Public Schools in FY27 BudgetThe future of school funding in Botetourt County drew passionate debate Wednesday night as students, parents and residents packed a public hearing on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
Parents launch scholarship in memory of William Byrd High School teen, Camden Thepsimuong
Read full article: Parents launch scholarship in memory of William Byrd High School teen, Camden ThepsimuongThe Thepsimuongs are working on another way to keep Cam’s spirit present: a scholarship fund that will pay for two children each year to attend Cam’s favorite church camp.
Blacksburg’s Szefc continues diamond dominance
Read full article: Blacksburg’s Szefc continues diamond dominanceWhether it’s the pitchers mound, at the plate, or in the field, Blacksburg’s Sam Szefc has proved to not only be one of the area’s best players, but one of the best in the state of Virginia.
Cave Spring’s Tull named 2026 Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship recipient
Read full article: Cave Spring’s Tull named 2026 Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship recipientThe Don Holliday Memorial Foundation celebrated its 40th year of existence on Wednesday, and in doing so, named Cave Spring’s Emily Tull the recipient of the Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship.
Football to golf: Hidden Valley grad Sam Dragovich leading the drive as Links365 owner
Read full article: Football to golf: Hidden Valley grad Sam Dragovich leading the drive as Links365 owner"I think the biggest thing I learned through college, athletics, high school athletics, is not to make it about myself," Dragovich said.
Former principal of E.C. Glass High School to act as deputy superintendent of King George County Schools
Read full article: Former principal of E.C. Glass High School to act as deputy superintendent of King George County SchoolsFormer E.C. Glass High School Principal Dr. Daniel Rule will take on the role of deputy superintendent at King George County Schools in July.
Student arrested after bringing gun-shaped lighter to Halifax County High School
Read full article: Student arrested after bringing gun-shaped lighter to Halifax County High SchoolThe South Boston Police Department announced Tuesday that a student was arrested and charged after bringing a lighter that was shaped like a gun to Halifax County High School on Tuesday.
Gretna, Northside and Patrick Henry hold signing days
Read full article: Gretna, Northside and Patrick Henry hold signing daysDreams turned to reality on Monday for Gretna, Northside and Patrick Henry High School student-athletes as they officially put pen to paper, signifying their college commitments.
Liberty High School names Justin Waldron new head boys basketball coach
Read full article: Liberty High School names Justin Waldron new head boys basketball coachLiberty High School boys basketball will be under new guidance come the 2026-2027 season, as the school has announced Justin Waldron as the newest Head Boys basketball coach.
Cave Spring, Radford celebrate student-athletes with signing days
Read full article: Cave Spring, Radford celebrate student-athletes with signing daysDreams turned to reality on Monday for Cave Spring and Radford student-athletes as they officially put pen to paper, signifying their college commitments.
Craig County High School moves 6th and 7th-grade English classes to online only
Read full article: Craig County High School moves 6th and 7th-grade English classes to online onlyCraig County High School has announced that 6th and 7th-grade English classes will be moving online due to staffing changes.
Man charged after alleged online threats against Jefferson Forest High School
Read full article: Man charged after alleged online threats against Jefferson Forest High SchoolA man has been taken into custody and charged after allegedly making online threats against Jefferson Forest High School, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Blacksburg High to host 30-team Robotics Competition
Read full article: Blacksburg High to host 30-team Robotics CompetitionBlacksburg High School will host a regional robotics competition Saturday, bringing together 30 teams from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., to compete in the school’s gymnasium.
Galax girls basketball claims first state title, Fort Chiswell’s Jackson sets scoring record in loss
Read full article: Galax girls basketball claims first state title, Fort Chiswell’s Jackson sets scoring record in lossThe Galax girls basketball team made program history Friday night, defeating Luray 57–39 to capture the school’s first state championship in girls basketball.