The Hokies (3-0) claimed their first win over a nonconference Power Four program since topping West Virginia in a neutral-site game to open the 2017 team.
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No. 25 Virginia football's defense had no answer for West Virginia quarterback Michael Hawkins and the Cavaliers fell to the Mountaineers in the Duke's Mayo Classic.
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The celebration of this country’s 250th anniversary will continue next weekend at one of Smyth County’s largest festivals.
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Marion Mayor Avery Cornett described a proposed loitering ordinance as vague in places. He also cautioned members of the Town Council that he believed it “criminalizes normal behavior”.
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If they did nothing, Board of Supervisors Chair Charlie Atkins said, county leaders feared that a data center could come in and little protection would exist. However, the zoning regulations specifically governing data centers adopted last Thursday evening, he said, give leaders some control…
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The Rural Retreat Farmers Market is making its goods more accessible to the community, while giving its vendors an opportunity to reach a new audience.
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Virginia football safety Brandyn Hillman had two interceptions, leading the No. 25 Cavaliers in their lopsided win over FCS Norfolk State on Friday night.
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Awarding game balls from No. 25 Virginia football's loss to West Virginia on Saturday night in Charlotte.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies' 35-26 win at Maryland on Saturday in College Park, Maryland.
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