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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia women’s basketball team announced Thursday (Aug. 20) its 2026-27 non-conference schedule which features eight games at John Paul Jones Arena. “With a new staff and new team, there are going to be questions, and we wanted to schedule games that were going to get those answered early and teach valuable lessons,” […] The post Virginia Announces 2026-27 Women’s…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Addison Halpern’s brace as part of a five-goal first half helped power No. 13 Virginia (3-0-0) to a 7-0 victory over La Salle (1-1-0) at Klöckner Stadium on Thursday (Aug. 20). GOALS 6’ – UVA: Tatum Galvin (Ella Carter)10’ – UVA: Gio Canali (Jordyn Hardeman)10’ – UVA: Addison Halpern (Allie Ross, Tatum Galvin)19’ – UVA: Addison Halpern […] The post No. 13 Virginia Takes 7-0…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia track and field program announced the men’s and women’s signing class for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday (Aug. 19). The men’s class features a total of 34 student-athletes, 20 men and 14 women, and three from Charlottesville. “We are excited to welcome our incoming class of student-athletes to the Virginia Track and Field family,” interim […] The post Virginia…
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison running back George Pettaway has been named to the 2026 Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, given annually to the nation’s premier running back, as announced by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. Pettaway is one of 62 players on this year’s watch list, including one of three from the Sun […] The post Pettaway Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List appeared first on…
DEAR ABBY: My friend of many years, whom I consider to truly be part of the family, has made food the only thing that makes her happy. Besides my husband, she’s all I have left. She went to a doctor a couple years ago who told her she must lose weight, but she ended up […] The post Dear Abby: Friend has heavy heart over woman’s weight issues appeared first on The Virginian Review .
SALEM, Va. – The Roanoke College men’s basketball team released its 2026-27 schedule, with the regular season starting Nov. 7 at Allegheny University. The Maroons posted a 23-7 record last season, capturing their first Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) title since 1999-20 and advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight year. The Maroons […] The post Roanoke Men’s Basketball…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Performing under his stage name “DJ Diesel”, NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal will put on a concert at O-Hill for UVA students prior to the season opener against NC State on Aug. 29. This will be a free event for UVA students only and take place at 1 p.m. after ACC Huddle […] The post Student Pregame Concert Featuring Shaquille O’Neal Set for Week 0 appeared first on The…
LOW MOOR, VA (VR) — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is expanding professional development opportunities for paraprofessionals as the division continues to provide staff with training and support to better serve students. The division recently brought paraprofessionals together for a training session focused on their daily work and the needs of students. Paraprofessionals work alongside teachers…
CLIFTON FORGE, VA (VR) – September is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore the trails of Clifton Forge, Virginia. Hike the Forge is offering a variety of guided trail adventures and family-friendly kids’ events throughout the month, giving residents and visitors plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature, learn about the local environment, and […] The post Explore Clifton Forge: September…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Odom has agreed to a contract extension that runs through March 2032, University of Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams announced Tuesday (Aug. 18). In his first season at UVA in 2025-26, Odom guided the Cavaliers to a 30-6 record and a 15-3 second-place […] The post Odom Signs Contract Extension Through…
COVINGTON, VA (VR) – Music lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of live entertainment as Covington Parks and Recreation presents The Music Concert of the Summer on August 29 at the RiverRock Amphitheatre. The featured performers will be Wilson Fairchild along with Jack and Davis Reid, bringing an evening of music to the Covington […] The post The Music Concert of the Summer Coming to Covington…
Dear Recycle Lady, I was told that the plastic windows in envelopes needed to be removed before they are recycled. Cutting out windows is a pain. Is it really necessary to do this? Not Windowless Dear Not Windowless, Generally, windows in envelopes should be removed as they can potentially be a contaminant and affect the […] The post Dear Recycle Lady: Plastic Windows In Envelopes, Biodegradables…
CLIFTON FORGE, VA (VR) — Get ready for an evening of music with a little bit of soul, a little bit of R&B, a touch of pop and rock, and a whole lot of energy when TAE & The Neighborly take the stage at the Masonic Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 5, at 7:00 p.m. as […] The post TAE & The Neighborly Bring Soul, R&B, Pop & Rock to the Masonic Amphitheatre appeared first on The Virginian Review .
FAIRLEA, WV (VR)- Georgia native Gavin Adcock has quickly become one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, building a loyal following with his blend of outlaw country, Southern rock, and blue-collar storytelling. Raised on his family’s cattle farm in Watkinsville, Georgia, Adcock originally pursued football at Georgia Southern University before a knee injury in 2021 changed […] The post State…
Alan Livesay Mr. Alan Warren Livesay, age 63, of Covington, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany, Low Moor. He was the husband of Daphne Payton Livesay. Mr. Livesay was born September 28, 1962, in Radford, the son of the late Marvin Warren Livesay and Teresa Ann Clifford Livesay. He served his country as […] The post Obituary: Alan Warren Livesay, 63 appeared first on…
Hot Springs, Va. — Bath Community Hospital is proud to announce that its laboratory recently completed its COLA inspection with zero citations, reflecting the department’s continued commitment to accuracy, quality, and patient safety. COLA is a national laboratory accreditation organization whose standards help laboratories meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and other…
