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Court

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the...

Menacing charge against Bengals’ Joe Mixon is dismissed

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
An order dismissing the case said only that the city prosecutor’s office requested the dismissal “in the interest of justice.”

College

Special Olympics NRV

Virginia Tech receives national recognition from Special Olympics

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
Tech is the first university in the commonwealth to achieve national banner recognition.

eSports

FILE - The Activision Blizzard booth is seen during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los...

Activision Blizzard settles SEC charges for $35 million

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Government regulators announced Friday that videogame maker Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay $35 million to settle charges that it failed to maintain controls to collect and assess workplace complaints with regard to disclosure requirements and violated a federal whistleblower protection rule.

High School

Jeff Woody hired at CHS

Jeff Woody introduced as new Charlottesville HS head football coach

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:14 PM EST
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By Marty Hudtloff
Woody spent two seasons as the head coach at Monticello HS, but more recently has been the head coach at E.C. Glass HS in Lynchburg for the last eight seasons.

Court

Court documents: Arrest warrant issued for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:05 PM EST
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By Jared Goffinet, Brian Planalp and Gray News staff
An arrest warrant has been issued for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, according to Hamilton County Court records.

Memorial

JMU remembers legendary basketball coach Lou Campanelli

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:49 PM EST
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By Colby Johnson
Campanelli coached the Dukes from 1972 to 1985 and helped grow the program from a non-scholarship Division II team to a Division I team. He took several of his teams to NCAA Tournament and was inducted into the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999.

Business News

Super Bowl fans can get a Little People figure set of the winning team

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:57 PM EST
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By Andrew McMunn
The exclusive set will feature three NFL players and one “super fan” as Little People figures.

College

UVA running back Mike Hollins possibly “turned loose” for spring practice

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:10 AM EST
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By NBC29 Staff
University of Virginia running back Mike Hollins could be “turned loose” when spring football practice starts in March.

Memorial

Crowds come out for 11th annual “Docs for Morgan” basketball game

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:53 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
Each year, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students face off against Carilion Clinic doctors in the annual “Docs for Morgan” basketball game.

Sports

Radford boys ride early run to victory over James River

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:48 PM EST
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By Anthony Romano
The Bobcats jumped out to an 18-0 lead in a rematch of last year’s Class 2 semifinal.
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Crime

Eagles player indicted on rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:16 PM EST
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By Jared Goffinet
Joshua Sills is facing felony charges for a crime that allegedly happened on Dec. 5, 2019, according to Ohio's attorney general.

Sports

Tom Brady retires, insisting this time it’s for good

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:01 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
He retires at age 45, the owner of numerous passing records in an unprecedented 23-year career.

College

Pack’s late flurry lifts No. 23 Hurricanes past Hokies, 92-83

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:45 PM EST
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By Tim Reynolds
Norchad Omier led Miami, and the game, with 21 points.

Sports

Carolina Panthers introduce new head coach Frank Reich

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:42 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Frank Reich was the starting quarterback for the Panthers during their first-ever game back in 1995.

Sports

Salem Mayhem’s inaugural season canceled

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The Mayhem were 0-4 with 10 games remaining on their schedule.

Politics

Bill restricting transgender student-athletes advances

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:06 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Lawmakers in the General Assembly have advanced a bill that only allows sports participation based on a student’s biological gender.

Sports

Brother vs brother: Kelces prepare for Super Bowl showdown

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:43 AM EST
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By DAVE SKRETTA
For the first time in Super Bowl history, a pair of siblings will play each other on the NFL's grandest stage.

College

Gardner, No. 6 Virginia win 7th straight, 67-62 over ‘Cuse

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:10 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Virginia completed a sweep of Syracuse and moved within one game of Clemson in the ACC standings.

College

2023 ACC football schedule released

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:28 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The 2023 slate of ACC college football matchups was released on the ACC Network Monday night.

Sports

Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at age 84

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:07 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Hull was one of the most prolific scorers in NHL history, leading the league in goals seven times.

Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:12 AM EST
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By ROB MAADDI
It’s fitting that a season which began with 11 Black QBs starting in Week 1 will end with a historic matchup.

Sports

Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:31 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and DAN GELSTON
The Eagles, who won the Super Bowl five years ago with a different coach and quarterback, will try to do it again behind the formidable duo of Hurts and coach Nick Sirianni.

Sports

Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:26 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and DAVE SKRETTA
The Kansas City Chiefs top the Cincinnati Bengals in a 23-20 win and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

Sports

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas for 10th Australian Open, 22nd Slam

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:19 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
The victory also allows Djokovic to return to No. 1 in the ATP rankings.

College

Liberty men’s basketball defeats FGCU 74-57

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:24 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
A total of 4,007 were in attendance on Saturday night to watch four players score in double figures for Liberty.

College

Mutts’ near triple double sends Va. Tech past Syracuse

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:15 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Grant Basile scored 25 points.

Community

Roanoke’s firefighters take home victory in annual Guns N’ Hoses charity game

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:19 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
The "hoses" won the game over the "guns' 2-1.

College

Gardner, Franklin lead No. 7 Virginia past BC, 76-57

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:46 PM EST
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By Hank Kurz Jr.
No. 7 Virginia used a big first-half run to take control and beat Boston College 76-57.

Sports

Shiffrin wins slalom, moves within 1 win of World Cup record

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:05 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Shiffrin had shared the women’s record of 82 wins with former teammate Lindsey Vonn.

Sports

Aryna Sabalenka wins 1st Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:21 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Sabalenka is a powerful player whose most glowing strength was also her most glaring shortfall: her serve.

Sports

Celebration of life to be held in memory of former Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Silas will be honored this Saturday at The Park Church in north Charlotte.

Community

Players, coaches get ready for annual Guns N Hoses charity hockey game

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM EST
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By Janay Reece
Doors open up at 4:30 p.m. – attendees are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic.

Sports

Steve Wilks says he’s ‘disappointed but not defeated’ after Panthers hire Frank Reich

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:55 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
“The sun rose this morning and by the grace of God so did I,” according to a statement Wilks tweeted out Friday morning.

Memorial

Adam Ward Classic set for February 3-4

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:45 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The majority of the proceeds will go to the Adam Ward Scholarship Fund.

College

College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:05 AM EST
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By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.

7@four

Berglund Center hosts Guns ‘n’ Hoses hockey game for charity

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Guns and Hoses is an annual charity ice hockey game played in Roanoke to benefit Roanoke Valley charities.

High School

MCPS School Board working to fill athletic training positions

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:02 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
Athletic trainers are currently provided through a partnership with VCOM, LewisGale, and Carilion but this year only Christiansburg High School and Eastern Montgomery High Schools have them.

Sports

Ex-Lions, Liberty linebacker Jessie Lemonier dead at 25

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:24 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Lions disclosed his death in a statement Thursday, adding they confirmed it with his family.

Sports

Panthers hire Frank Reich, becomes sixth head coach in franchise history

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
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By Luke Tucker
Reich spent the past five seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, compiling a 40-33-1 record.

High School

EC Glass football coach stepping down after eight years

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:16 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
“Coach Woody helped elevate our program and built it into a consistent VHSL playoff contender team. He grew fan interest and community support and positively impacted Hilltopper football and our student-athletes in countless ways."

Olympics

‘I am honored’: Olympic superstar Simone Biles unveils new Wheaties box

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:15 PM EST
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By Jordan Gartner
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and Wheaties are once again joining forces.

College

Bassett QB Hairston commits to Hokies

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Four-year Bassett High School quarterback Ja’Ricous Hairston announced Tuesday on Twitter that he would be making the move to be a Hokie.

Entertainment

Chris Stapleton to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:36 PM EST
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By Jonathan Landrum Jr.
Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month’s Super Bowl to sing the national anthem.

Sports

Rolen only writers’ vote for Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:20 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The new addition to the 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame was announced during a special broadcast on MLB Network Tuesday evening.

College

Hokies men’s basketball team defeats Duke 78-75

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:14 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Grant Basile led the Hokies with 24 points.

Sports

49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:29 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
San Francisco advanced to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia.

College

No. 12 Virginia Tech women’s basketball defeats Wake Forest 74-57

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 3:20 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Liz Kitley scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for a double-double.

College

Hokies men’s basketball defeated by No. 19 Clemson 51-50

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:40 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Grant Basile led the team with 13 points.

College

Liberty hockey player carried off ice, airlifted to hospital

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:25 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Fricks was carried off of the ice in the first period after a hit against the boards.

College

JMU football tickets launch Monday

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST
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By Mandy Bartholomew
On Monday tickets for the 2023 James Madison University football season will officially launch.
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