Chantilly, Virginia — The federal government shutdown — and the escalating battle over which party bears the most blame — has injected a major new question mark into the governor’s race in Virginia, home to hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Early voting is already underway in the race between Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome …
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Mothman Festival draws visitors to Point Pleasant West Virginia : NPR
(Left) Mothman masks and other cryptid-related items are on sale at vendors’ kiosks along Main Street at the Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, W.Va. (Right) Selah Miller, of Charleston, W.Va., poses for a portrait along the Ohio River while attending the festival. Rich-Joseph Facun for NPR hide caption toggle caption Rich-Joseph Facun for NPR POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Every September, …
Read More »‘We’re ending the war on warriors’: Pete Hegseth addresses senior military leaders in Virginia – US politics live | US politics
‘You might say, we’re ending the war on warriors,’ says Pete Hegseth in speech to military leaders Hegseth is speaking now. He says his speech is about “fixing decades of decay”. “We’re clearing out the debris, removing distractions, clearing the way for leaders to be leaders,” says Hegseth. “You might say, we’re ending the war on warriors.” Share Updated at 13.30 …
Read More »Trump plans to attend gathering of senior military officials in Virginia next week
President Donald Trump plans to attend a surprise gathering of top generals and admirals this week, two sources familiar with the matter said, adding a new dynamic to a meeting that’s been described as a “pep rally” for top military brass. The gathering, set for Tuesday in Virginia, was originally intended as a way for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to …
Read More »5 Instant Takeaways from Virginia Tech’s 23–21 win at NC State – 247Sports
5 Instant Takeaways from Virginia Tech’s 23–21 win at NC State 247Sports What channel is NC State vs Virginia Tech on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 5 game The Fayetteville Observer Drones, Stewart lead Virginia Tech past N.C. State 23-21 in ACC opener ABC11 Live Updates: Virginia Tech at NC State; FINAL – Virginia Tech 23, NC State 21 247Sports Hokie Tracks: …
Read More »Virginia field storm after upset of FSU left 19 people seeking medical treatment: School
Nineteen people were treated at UVA Health University Medical Center following the field storming that occurred after Virginia’s 46-38 upset of No. 8 Florida State on Friday night, according to the university. The nature of the injuries was not disclosed due to the health system policy. There was a second incident outside the stadium, where an altercation occurred. The university …
Read More »Dr. Margaret Stiles named Virginia Community Healthcare Association Provider of the Year
Pictured: Dr. Margaret Stiles on the job at Eastern Shore Rural Health’s Express Care. Dr. Stiles was named the Virginia Community Healthcare Association Provider of the Year at VCHA’s 2025 annual conference in Roanoke Sept. 24-26. Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. is proud to announce that Dr. Margaret Stiles has been honored as the Virginia Community Healthcare Association Provider …
Read More »Florida State’s Squirrel White O.K. After Virginia Field Storm Trampling Concerns
Virginia pulled off a stunning upset of eighth-ranked Florida State 46–38 in two overtimes on Saturday night. The thrilling contest ended on a fourth-and-12 heave for the end zone by Seminoles quarterback Thomas Castellanos, a pass intended for wide receiver Squirrel White that was intercepted by Cavaliers defensive back Ja’Son Prevard. What transpired after was only the world’s fastest field-storming, …
Read More »Florida State’s Squirrel White doing OK after getting swarmed by Virginia fans
Florida State wideout Squirrel White is OK after being in a vulnerable position during the field storming at Scott Stadium on Friday night. White, the targeted receiver on the game-ending interception that sealed Virginia’s upset win over No. 8 Florida State, was immediately swallowed up by the crowd, which was not held back by any barrier and thus could get onto …
Read More »‘We refuse to quit’ — How Virginia endured to topple No. 8 Florida State in ACC thriller
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia — You’ll have to excuse Carla Williams. She’s a bit emotional. As Virginia fans streamed around her, destined to bring down those goal posts (they never did), the Cavaliers athletic director wept. Advertisement She’s got good reason. So does coach Tony Elliott. And quarterback Chandler Morris. So does running back J’Mari Taylor and all these fans trouncing on …
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