Dr. Kelli Hughes is Wiley Kirk’s principal, but she also saw his skills and talent through a parents’ eyes. Marion Senior High School’s principal considered both perspectives when she nominated Kirk for the School Board’s Mover of Mountains Award.
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Next Wednesday, the Chilhowie District’s Board of Supervisors and School Board representatives will host a special forum on the Nov. 3 referendum that would create a 1% sales tax to be used exclusively for school construction or renovation.
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Handing out the report card for how Virginia Tech performed in the keys to victory against Clemson in a 20-16 win on Saturday evening.
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The 5-yard touchdown pass with less than two minutes remaining, coupled with a defense that brought timely pressure on Clemson’s final drive, allowed the Hokies to secure their first big-time victory under James Franklin.
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Awarding game balls following Virginia football's 19-16 loss to Duke on Friday night at Scott Stadium.
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Virginia football did not get the revenge it sought, and the Cavaliers fell to Duke, 19-16, on the trick-play touchdown that star running back Nate Sheppard threw.
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When it came time for student teaching assignments, Frank “T-Bone” Lewis told his educators at Emory & Henry that he would go anywhere but Saltville. As such things tend to go, Lewis, a Wise native, was sent to Saltville. His heart was never the same.
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CHICAGO — The perfect fall weather in Chicago and the turning of the ivy reminds us that Game 3 of the World Series could have been set for Monday night at Wrigley Field. Alas, the Chicago Cubs did not cooperate, falling to the San Diego Padres in two straight games of the wild-card series, leaving the ballpark empty this October for all but the security guards, groundskeepers and tour groups. ...
Larson drove from 11th to first in the final mile to win the YellaWood 500 on Oct. 25 at Talladega and is on the cusp of his third championship.
Virginia football had multiple chances to add to its lead on Friday night against Duke, but could not and that ultimately cost the Cavaliers in their loss to the Blue Devils. What we learned.
“You can say whatever you want about Grunk; you can’t question his toughness,” Hokies coach James Franklin said.
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Spotsylvania Utilities will shut off water Oct. 27, 2026, from 12–2 a.m. for a tie-in on Old Robert E Lee Drive, affecting nearby streets listed in the notice.
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Spotsylvania Utilities will temporarily shut off water Tuesday 10/27 from 12–2 a.m. for a tie-in on Old Robert E Lee Dr., affecting nearby listed streets.
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Spotsylvania County officials broke ground on Fire Station 12 on Massaponax Church Road, a $15 million project slated to open in spring 2028 to boost emergency response.
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