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Man arrested following human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Man arrested following human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge CountyA man was arrested in Rockbridge County following a human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County on Monday, Virginia State Police said.
McKneeley scores 20, Ames adds 18 to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61
Read full article: McKneeley scores 20, Ames adds 18 to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61Isaac McKneeley scored 20 points, Dai Dai Ames added 14 of his 18 in the second half and Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61. Andrew Rohde scored 11 points with nine assists for Virginia. The Cavaliers have won 13 in a row against Georgia Tech, dating to a 68-64 loss on Jan. 9, 2016, and 21 of their last 23. The Yellow Jackets are 1-12 all-time on Virginia’s home court, where they have lost 11 straight. Blake Buchanan threw down a dunk to make it 25-all with 6:46 left in the first half, Jacob Kofie followed with a three-point play 42 seconds later and Virginia led the rest of the way. Naithan George hit five 3-pointers and led the Yellow Jackets with 20 points.
Lawal has double-double, Rechsteiner seals it at the line and Virginia Tech tops Notre Dame 65-63
Read full article: Lawal has double-double, Rechsteiner seals it at the line and Virginia Tech tops Notre Dame 65-63Tobi Lawal had 15 points with 10 rebounds, Brandon Rechsteiner made seven free throws in the final minute and Virginia Tech rallied to defeat Notre Dame 65-63. A dunk on an offensive rebound by Lawal gave Virginia Tech a 55-54 lead with 3:06 remaining. Ben Burnham added a 3-pointer for the Hokies a minute later for a 58-54 lead. With 32 seconds left, Rechsteiner made one free throw and missed the second, but Jaden Schutt grabbed the offensive rebound. Rechsteiner was fouled with 27 seconds left and made both free throws for a 61-56 lead. He made four more free throws in the next 23 seconds, the last two for a 65-61 lead with four seconds remaining.
Roanoke’s Gateway Project advances amid community debate
Read full article: Roanoke’s Gateway Project advances amid community debateA proposed housing development in Southeast Roanoke moves forward despite community concerns and opposition. On Monday, the Roanoke City Planning Commission voted to rezone a four-acre plot of land for the "Gateway Project." The goal of the development is to address Roanoke’s housing crisis by providing high-quality living spaces for individuals earning between $18,000 and $60,000 a year.
Lynchburg Fire Dept. Search & Rescue team deployed to help with storm response
Read full article: Lynchburg Fire Dept. Search & Rescue team deployed to help with storm responseAt the direction of Governor Youngkin nine members of the Lynchburg Fire Dept. Search and Rescue team are being deployed to assist first responders in Southwest Virginia where snow and rainfall are expected to produce flooding problems, the Town of Lynchburg announced.
LPD investigate early morning shots fired incident
Read full article: LPD investigate early morning shots fired incidentThe Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting incident on Fillmore Street, where bullets struck a house and vehicles. No injuries have been reported, but they are asking for the public's help to gather information.
Danville overall crime rates fall for fifth consecutive year
Read full article: Danville overall crime rates fall for fifth consecutive yearThe Danville Police Department states that overall crime rates have trended downward for the fifth year in a row, decreasing by 8% overall across major crime categories in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a preliminary report in 2024 on crime.
Mistrial declared for Henry County man accused of murdering his fiancée in 2023
Read full article: Mistrial declared for Henry County man accused of murdering his fiancée in 2023A mistrial has been declared in the case of a man charged with murdering his fiancée in Henry County in 2023, BTW21 reports.
2 killed in farm equipment accident in Dry Fork
Read full article: 2 killed in farm equipment accident in Dry ForkTwo men lost their lives after the agricultural equipment they were using came into contact with high-voltage power lines on Thursday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools finalizes Cell Phone Policy
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools finalizes Cell Phone PolicyThe Alleghany Highlands School Division announced Wednesday that they had finalized revised guidelines to restrict students' use of cell phones and other electronic devices during the school day.
MORE VIRGINIA NEWS
Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governor’s race
Read full article: Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governor’s raceThe Trump administration’s aggressive push to cut government jobs is reverberating in the early stages of this year’s race for governor in Virginia. The fast-moving effort by Republican President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal workforce could have a sweeping impact in the state, home to some 145,000 federal employees and many more government contractors. Virginia, which along with New Jersey is picking a new governor in 2025, is already regarded as something of an early indicator of voter attitudes between presidential elections. The leading contenders in the governor's race are a former Democratic congresswoman, Abigail Spanberger, and the Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears. The primaries are in June.
Bills to legalize retail marijuana pass both Virginia House and Senate again
Read full article: Bills to legalize retail marijuana pass both Virginia House and Senate againFor the second consecutive year, bills aimed at legalizing cannabis retail sales have passed through both the Virginia House and Senate. Past story: Bill to legalize retail marijuana sales advancing through General Assembly
Pearl Bailey: The Multi-talented entertainer and “Ambassador of Love” from Newport News
Read full article: Pearl Bailey: The Multi-talented entertainer and “Ambassador of Love” from Newport NewsTo call Pearl Bailey just an entertainer would be a disservice. The multi-talented singer, actress and jazz icon broke multiple barriers - becoming a Tony award-winning artist and delegate to the United Nations.
Local residents share diverse Super Bowl plans: from family gatherings to skipping the glitz
Read full article: Local residents share diverse Super Bowl plans: from family gatherings to skipping the glitzThe Super Bowl is just around the corner, and 10 News wanted to know how you’re planning to celebrate the big day.
Virginia Tech gets first Commonwealth Clash win of the season over Virginia in Charlottesville
Read full article: Virginia Tech gets first Commonwealth Clash win of the season over Virginia in CharlottesvilleVirginia Tech gets first Commonwealth Clash win of the season over Virginia in Charlottesville
Fink’s Fight: Pushing for Diagnostic Testing Coverage
Read full article: Fink’s Fight: Pushing for Diagnostic Testing CoverageLeecy Fink and fellow advocates are pushing for legislation to mandate insurance coverage for diagnostic testing to aid early breast cancer detection, potentially saving lives and reducing treatment costs.