Virginia deploys swift water rescue teams to aid Texas flood response

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday the deployment of two Virginia Type III Swift Water Rescue Teams to assist with recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas. The teams, based in Bristol and Virginia Beach, are set to deploy Monday, July 7, …

The YMCA at Virginia Tech marks 150th anniversary campaign with drone show

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The YMCA at Virginia Tech celebrated its 150th anniversary and GiveLocalNRV Giving Day with the region’s first drone light show on June 25. More than 3,500 people gathered at Blacksburg High School’s Bill Brown Football Stadium to witness …

Tropical Depression Chantal moves through Virginia, threatens flooding in southeast U.S.

Tropical Depression Chantal is moving through Virginia on Monday morning, bringing with it the risk of flash flooding throughout the region.Chantal was downgraded to a tropical depression after making landfall early Sunday morning as a tropical storm in …

Southwest Virginia localities to get more than $1.86 million in grants for flood preparedness and mitigation projects

A dozen grants totaling more than $1.86 million for flood preparedness projects will go to 10 localities in far Southwest Virginia, a region that has been hit by four major flooding events since the summer of 2021. Most recently, flooding from the inland …

Cardinal Conversation: Small, private schools are struggling, including some in Virginia

Virginia researchers turn ants into secret weapon against spotted lanternflies

Virginia may have found an unexpected ally in the battle against one of the region’s most destructive invasive species: the common ant. Led by Assistant Professor Scotty Yang at Virginia Tech, a team of researchers discovered a surprising new way to detect …

Oscar Smith DB Jayden Covil commits to the University of Virginia

Jayden Covil, a three-star cornerback from Oscar Smith High School, committed to the University of Virginia on Sunday evening. Heading into his senior season, the 5-foot-10, 160-pound Covil played a key role in helping Oscar Smith capture the Class 6 state …

Swiftwater rescue crews from Southwest Virginia depart for Texas

(WCYB) — Swiftwater rescue crews from Southwest Virginia are going to Texas to help with the search and recovery efforts following devasting flooding. Virginia’s Task Force Four announced on social media Saturday that they had been activated. They also …

In-state CB Jayden Covil commits to Virginia, shares thoughts on defense fit and trust in coaches

Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith cornerback Jayden Covil took his time to make a decision but he is staying home. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound Covil made his first visit to Virginia in 2021, he was offered by the Cavaliers in late October and he committed to them …

Wooton reflects on first 6 months as West Virginia chief justice

Justice William “Bill” Wooton recently took time to answer questions for The State Journal after becoming chief justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court since Jan. 1. State Journal: Let’s start off with a question on how the first six months has gone for …