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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new Trades Center at Virginia Peninsula Community College
1+ week, 2+ day ago (161+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Virginia Peninsula Community College is close to opening its new Newport News Trades Center. The college held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning. The 16,000-square-foot facility, located at 520 21st Street, is set to open this spring. The center…...
Virginia’s winning streak ends in blowout loss at Duke
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (455+ words) Virginia's trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium ended the way it has for many ranked opponents over the years " with a difficult lesson against Duke. The 11th-ranked Cavaliers arrived in Durham riding a nine-game winning streak and sitting firmly near the…...
Wagner visits Fairleigh Dickinson after Jones' 20-point game
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (259+ words) Wagner Seahawks (6-10, 1-4 NEC) at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (5-13, 2-3 NEC) Teaneck, New Jersey; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wagner takes on Fairleigh Dickinson after Nick Jones scored 20 points in Wagner's 80-74 loss to the New Haven Chargers. The Knights have gone 4-3 at home. Fairleigh…...
US figure skater reunites with family from war-torn Ukraine at the Olympics after 4 years
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (766+ words) MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan " It had been four long years since American figure skater Vadym Kolesnik saw family members still living in Ukraine. Four years of Russian bombs landing on Kharkiv, reducing their homes to rubble. Four years of…...
Why are Olympic snowboarders tucking their number bibs under their arms?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) MILAN, Italy " The world's best snowboarders started competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, even before Friday's Opening Ceremony." One of the Games' first events was the men's big air qualifying, where athletes launched off a massive ramp and were…...
Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (418+ words) In the booming world of NCAA volleyball, it's Final Four time. The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky and the winners advancing to Sunday's championship match. The Aggies and Badgers knocked…...
Oscar Smith, Maury and Lake Taylor punch their tickets to the state finals with wins
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (304+ words) In the Class 5 state semifinal, Dyrii McCain and his two-time defending champion Maury Commodores aimed for a third consecutive trip to the finals against Stone Bridge. Maury led 2714 at halftime and kept rolling in the third quarter. Dominick Everett delivered…...
Tabb’s Kira Trader and coach Wendy Wilson dominate VHSL Class 3 awards
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) Trader, a senior, named Class 3 Player of the Year; Wilson earns Class 3 Coach of the Year as Tabb completes record-setting season. Tabb's Kira Trader and coach Wendy Wilson dominate VHSL Class 3 awards To stream 13News Now on your phone, you need…...
Fort Eustis set to hold major emergency drill testing CBRN response skills Thursday
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (108+ words) Fort Eustis will conduct a routine exercise to test responses to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies, ensuring safety for all on base. Fort Eustis set to hold major emergency drill testing CBRN response skills Thursday NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Fort…...
Virginia State Police welcomes trained Labrador retriever to support officer wellness
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (167+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A specially trained Labrador named Vader has joined the Virginia State Police to help support officers" mental health through the department"s Critical Incident Stress Management program. Vader"s role is to reduce stress and anxiety, particularly after…...