BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Cadet Morgan Sobota traveled with the Hokies to receive the flags at Saturday's football game at Old Dominion. The passing of the flags during the pre-game ceremonies was a continuation of the proud partnership between the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and Virginia Tech football to highlight the colors at every football game. During games, three football players, chosen because of their performance in the last game o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Pennsylvania Army National Guard Lt. Col. David Clay Jr., a 2002 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned his degree in political science from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday's football game against Old Dominion. The Hokie Hero program honors corps alumni who are deployed. Recipients are highlighted by Bill Roth and Mike Burnop during their radio broadc  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- James Madison University issued the following news: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in the Festival Conference and Student Center. The following is a summary of actions taken by the board and key areas of discussion at the board meeting: Approved the April 18, 2024, and April 19, 2024, Board of Visitors meeting minutes and approved the BOV Executive Committee meeting minutes from Aug. 21, 2024. Accepted committ  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Amber Kennedy Old Dominion University is inviting students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader community to share input on proposals for the future of the campus on Sept. 25 and 26. Three forums will be offered: * Sept. 25: 2-3:30 p.m., North Cafeteria in Webb Center. * Sept. 25: 6-7 p.m., Virtual forum. Register to attend. * Sept. 26: 2-3:30 p.m., Big Blue Room in Chartway Arena. These interactive fo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: From: Virginia Tech Police Department On September 14, 2024 at about 1:58 a.m., the Virginia Tech Police Department received a report of an assault in progress in the area of Moss Arts Center, 190 Alumni Mall, that involved the possible brandishing of a knife. A Secure in Place was initiated until police could secure the area. The incident appeared to have started on S. Main St and the victim retreated from the suspect   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS LABOR * Nicole Overley, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement BOARD APPOINTMENTS HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD ON ACUPUNCTURE * Yong Kyun Shin of Richmond, Acupuncturist, Providence Acupuncture Clinic ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS COMMISSION * Stephanie LaPrade of Martinsvi  more