A Virginia Tech season that opened with a deflating loss to #5 Ohio State has taken a much-needed U-turn with wins over American and #21 Rutgers and a four-champion performance at the Keystone Open. Coach Tony Robie will look for continued progress Friday and Saturday at the talent-laden Cliff Keen
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Azurest South: The Virginia Home Where a Pioneering Queer Black … – Dwell
Just off the campus of Virginia State University—a historically Black land-grant university south of Richmond—sits a little white house. Called Azurest South, the five room, single-story cottage is crafted of concrete blocks coated in stucco with a flat roof and curved metal coping. Glass blocks make up the long, horizontal
Azurest South: The Virginia Home Where a Pioneering Queer Black Architect’s Legacy Lives – Dwell
Just off the campus of Virginia State University—a historically Black land-grant university south of Richmond—sits a little white house. Called Azurest South, the five room, single-story cottage is crafted of concrete blocks coated in stucco with a flat roof and curved metal coping. Glass blocks make up the long, horizontal
What They’re Saying: Virginia Tech bowl projections – VT hokiesports.com
Virginia Tech football will be playing in a bowl game in December and various outlets are projecting the Hokies to play in multiple locations. Tech, which went 6-6 (5-3 ACC) and finished tied for fourth in the ACC, won four of its last six games and ended the regular season
FSU’s Travis & NC State’s Wilson Earn ACC Top Honors – The ACC
Football November 29, 2023 Story Links CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – After a stellar season on the gridiron and leading his team to an undefeated regular season, Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis has been named the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Player of the Year. Travis, alongside NC State linebacker Payton Wilson,
NC State’s Concepcion, Miami’s Bain, Jr. Named ACC Football … – The ACC
Football November 29, 2023 Story Links CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.org) – NC State freshman wide receiver Kevin “KC” Concepcion has been voted the ACC Rookie of the Year and the Offensive Rookie of the Year for the 2023 football season, while Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain, Jr. earned Defensive Rookie of
New US sanctions target illicit financial network aiding Iran, military
US Treasury Department says Iran relies on brokers, front companies to finance proxies across region, including Hamas. The United States Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting 21 Iranians, foreign nationals, and firms accused of involvement in an illicit financial network for the benefit of the Iranian military.
Gov. Justice signs MOU between WVDNR and Girl Scouts to … – Governor Jim Justice
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced a partnership between The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the Black Diamond Council of the Girls Scouts of America to allow scouts to utilize state parks for activities while contributing to conservation service projects. Gov. Justice signed the MOU at
Governor Youngkin speaks at University of Virginia to encourage intellectual diversity – NBC 29
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin visited the University of Virginia to talk about free speech and intellectual diversity at the university’s Higher Education Summit. “We need this effort, more than ever, so that we can build a better future, not just for the students on our respective campuses,
Gov. Justice announces Monster Trout Contest winners – Governor Jim Justice
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced the winners of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ second annual Monster Trout Contest. “I want to congratulate our Monster Trout Contest winners for reeling in the catch of a lifetime and extend a special thank you to all of the
Pricey Virginia medical marijuana driving patients to illicit market … – Marijuana Business Daily
Sticker shock at medical marijuana dispensaries in Virginia is spurring patients in the state to seek cheaper alternatives, according to a recent study presented to the Cannabis Control Authority. That includes the illicit market in Virginia as well as nearby cannabis retailers in other states, Roanoke-based Cardinal News reported, citing
Electric co-op taps Ciena to bolster middle-mile network in VA, NC – FierceTelecom
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) is using Ciena tech to build middle mile backbone scalable from 100G to 400G. MEC serves 31,000 member accounts across nine Virginia counties and five North Carolina counties. It delivers broadband in its service territory through its subsidiary EMPOWER Broadband. Specifically, the co-op is leveraging Ciena’s
State-Owned South Branch Valley Railroad Gains New Operator – West Virginia Public Broadcasting
A new operator has been chosen for a state-owned shortline railroad in the Potomac Highlands. Denver-based OmniTrax will operate and manage the South Branch Valley Railroad beginning on Dec. 1. The South Branch Valley is a 52-mile railroad from Petersburg to Green Spring, where it interchanges with CSX. The line
Four Mountaineer Gridders Honored by Big 12 Conference Coaches … – WVU Athletics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University center Zach Frazier and defensive back Beanie Bishop Jr. were named to the 2023 All-Big 12 Football First Team, selected by the league’s 14 head coaches and announced today by the conference. Frazier, a junior eligibility-wise from Fairmont, West Virginia, has been a fixture on
Lee County man wins $5 million playing Virginia Lottery – WRIC ABC 8News
LEE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Almost every day, someone in Virginia has an opportunity to turn the game of chance into a life changer, and Tracy Neff, of Lee County, did just that by winning $5 million. The Jonesville man picked up a 100X the Money ticket this past Tuesday