Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Awards and Prizes published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 594
» View wdbj7.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-50
•
Next >
-
UPDATED: Governor outlines his K-12 agenda this afternoon
Gov. Bob McDonnell says he will push for the repeal of a state law that requires school divisions to open
after Labor Day, saying the longstanding measure is outmoded at a time when schools should be maximizing instructional time to prepare students for...Tags: Music, Holidays, Hampton Roads, Conservation, Human Interest
-
Hokies walk-on keeps life in perspective
While Virginia Tech searches for a win in ACC play, walk-on Joey Racer can provide a dose of perspective on what is most important in life.
Like most walk ons, he's primarily a practice player for Seth Greenberg, but he has also been an example for the...Tags: Clarke County (Virginia), Seth Greenberg, Atlantic Coast Conference, Virginia Tech Hokies, Awards and Prizes
-
5th Annual Chance Harman Classic
Sports ReporterTo the high school scene, where 18 teams descended on Floyd Saturday, all there to help out a good cause. It was the 5th annual Chance Harman Classic at Floyd County High School, a tournament put-on by the Buffaloes in honor of Coach Brian Harman's son,...Tags: Health, Schools, Schools, Floyd County, High Schools
-
Roy Stanley Memorial Shootout
Sports DirectorThe city of Salem and WDBJ7 made a special announcement today. The two will partner to present the Roy Stanley Memorial Shootout next month at the Salem Civic Center in honor of the late NEWS7 sportscaster. "He stood for everything that was good about...Tags: Patrick Henry, Human Interest, Basketball, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Awards and Prizes
-
Another Side of Foster
Sports DirectorHokies defensive coordinator Bud Foster is about as intense as they come, but believe it or not, he does have a softer side. "He has a big heart as well," said Tech Linebacker, Tariq Edwards. "When it gets to competitive mode, that's when he gets the big...Tags: Religion and Belief, Ethics, Football, Awards and Prizes, Values
-
Oscars Venue Reopens as Dolby Theatre
KTLA NewsHOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) -- At the home of the Oscars, it's out with Kodak and in with Dolby. CIM Group, which owns the Hollywood & Highland Center, has rechristened the venue the Dolby Theatre. Dolby Laboratories Inc. announced a 20-year deal with...Tags: Bankruptcy, Entertainment, Academy Awards, The Hollywood Reporter, Cirque du Soleil
-
York will honor 3 legendary coaches
York High will honor three of its legendary coaches, Charlie Hovis, Bob Shamblin and Robert (Mac) McConnell, before Friday's boys home basketball game against New Kent. Hovis is best remembered for coaching football at York, where Shamblin coached...Tags: Carolina Panthers, Thomas Smith, Basketball, Football, Virginia Tech
-
Father Emil Kapaun closer to receiving medal of honor
KWCH 12 Eyewitness News61-years after his death a Kansas priest is one step closer to receiving a medal of honor. The "Kansas Congressional Delegation", says Father Emil Kapaun deserves a Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Korean War. Kapaun was serving as an army...Tags: Human Interest, Barack Obama, Korean War (1950-1953), Awards and Prizes
-
Jewelers seek out red carpet exposure
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticIt comes by Brink's truck and is hand-delivered by security guards. It is served up on silver platters and in lighted glass vitrines at chi-chi cocktail parties. The finest jewelry in the world is in Hollywood during the weeks leading up to the Golden...Tags: Jennifer Jones, Jewelry, Catherine Zeta-Jones, David O. Selznick, Entertainment
-
Phoebus' Troy Williams handles, and maybe enjoys a little, the attention
Troy Williams is a 17-year-old high school junior with a Twitter account. And, to date, 3,429 followers.
True, that's 3 million fewer than LeBron James. But Williams, Phoebus' high-flying wing and five-star recruit, is hot property. Take last Saturday...Tags: Boo Williams, Twitter, Inc., Villanova Wildcats, Air and Space Accidents, Virginia Tech
-
Florida State offers gray shirt to Orlando East River OL Adam Duckett
When it comes to the recruiting of East River offensive lineman Adam Duckett, we’ve entered somewhat of a gray area.
Gray shirt, that is.
Florida State has offered Duckett a gray shirt opportunity and now all the 6-foot-8, 330-pound tackle has...Tags: Financial Aid, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Jimbo Fisher, Financial Aid, Florida State University
-
Big offensive lineman Adam Duckett hoping for offer during Florida State visit
Metaphorically speaking, Adam Duckett could be the poster child for the nation’s downtrodden economic state of dispair.
Make that man-child.
The gigantic 6-foot-8, 350-pound Orlando East River offensive tackle is like the big house sitting in...Tags: Orlando, Florida State University, Awards and Prizes, College Sports
Jan 9, 2012
|Story| AP Broadcast
Jan 18, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Jan 14, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Jan 13, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Dec 30, 2011
|Story| WDBJ7
Jun 12, 2012
|Story| KTLA-LTV
Jan 25, 2012
|Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
Jan 29, 2012
|Story| KWCH
Jan 15, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Feb 8, 2012
|Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
Jan 29, 2012
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Jan 25, 2012
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Original site for Awards and Prizes topic gallery.
