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ECU women's soccer clashes with Coastal Carolina

The East Carolinian - North Carolina ·

East Carolina heads on the road this Sunday for a nonconference clash with Coastal Carolina University (1-3, 0-0 Sun Belt Conference). The Pirates enter the game looking to build momentum after a slow start to the season, highlighted by a dominant...

Virginia woman named 'Corazon' receives heart transplant on Valentine's Day You would think after 44 years of marriage that Cora and Pol Atienza would find Valentine's Day to be a celebration for the young at heart.

WJLA 7 - Washington D.C. ·

WASHINGTON (7News) — Reporter's Notebook: For Valentine’s Day we bring you the remarkable story of a local woman who received a heart transplant on Valentine's Day two years ago at the Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute. And her first name...

Virginia QB Morris back in practice, will play Saturday

Daily News-Record - Virginia ·

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Brady Wilson, Virginia’s center, jokingly gave his quarterback a hard time once he realized Chandler Morris was OK. “Like, ‘You’re 5-10 man. You need to slide, dude,’” Wilson said with a grin on Tuesday about what he told Morris....

Unattended candle fire displaces family of 4 in Virginia

FOX 5 DC - Maryland ·

STERLING, VA. - An accidental house fire in Sterling, Va., has displaced a family of four, according to Laura Rinehart, spokesperson for the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System. Dig deeper: Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from...

‘You might think it’s just basketball, but it’s going to translate anywhere else in life.’ Kenny Brooks’ culture is 1-of-1

On3 · September 4, 2025

People — recruits, coaching peers and university administrators alike — all seem to rave about Kenny Brooks‘ culture when given the chance. There is clearly some sort of family-like atmosphere around the Kentucky women’s basketball program that...

UC Berkeley, UCLA, Michigan lead Forbes 2025 best public colleges rankings: Check full list here

The Times of India ·

UC Berkeley tops the Forbes list of best public colleges in the US. Forbes has released its 2025 list of the Top 25 Public Colleges in the United States, spotlighting the institutions delivering the best return on investment for students. The...

VIRGINIA THERESA (BLAZO) LAUR

Lapeer Area View - Michigan · September 3, 2025

VIRGINIA THERESA (BLAZO) LAUR, 79, of Fenton, passed away August 19, 2025. Services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 1 p.m. until the...

Jill’s A Hot Mess Commands Highest Price From Inglis Digital USA September Sale

Yahoo Sports ·

The 2025 Inglis Digital USA September Sale closed Wednesday with the broodmare Jill’s a Hot Mess taking center stage, topping the day’s trade at $145,000 from buyer Bluewater Sales, agent. The 7-year-old daughter of Laoban was offered pregnant to...

Virginia casts its lot with the portal, for better or worse

Backing The Pack - North Carolina · September 3, 2025

Virginia and NC State meet this week for a crucial early-season litmus test, as both teams are hoping that this fall marks a clear step forward from 2024. In Virginia’s case, that means getting to a bowl game for the first time under Tony Elliott,...

Governor Gianforte visited Nevada and Virginia City to tout new 99 year leases for Heritage Commission properties

The Madisonian - Montana · September 4, 2025

Governor Greg Gianforte rolled through Virginia and Nevada City on Aug. 26 to bring attention to the new approach to public private partnerships for the Montana Heritage Commission (MHC) properties that was brought to fruition by the passage of...

Nursing homes sue Virginia over alleged failure to provide increased funding for direct care

WTVR-TV - Virginia · September 3, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. — Nearly 200 nursing homes across Virginia are suing the state for its alleged failure to give them increased Medicaid funding, as directed by lawmakers. Meanwhile, Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration indicated it has no plans to...

Virginia’s Most Scenic Fall Train Ride Is Back For 5 Weekends—With a Vintage Steam Engine and Peak Foliage Views

Travel + Leisure ·

Sixty years after Norfolk & Western Railway retired its last steam engine, the iconic locomotive is back on the tracks—just in time for fall. This September, Virginia travelers have a rare chance to ride behind the legendary No. 611, the sole...

Virginia and New Jersey Polls Signal Bad News for Republicans

Newsweek · September 3, 2025

Recent polling of the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races signals red flags for Republicans, who are hoping to eke out victories in November despite both states' Democratic leanings. In Virginia, polls suggest former Representative Abigail...

Best and Brightest Greenville 2025

Greenville Business Magazine - South Carolina · September 3, 2025

Welcome to our 2025 Best and Brightest 35 and Under. This year for the first time, we’re recognizing individuals from five geographic regions of South Carolina: Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, the Grand Strand, and now the Pee Dee region. We...

Virginia Governor’s Race Rocked by Huge Abortion Scandal

LifeNews · September 3, 2025

How’d you like to learn school administrators were secretly shuffling minors off for abortions – hiding everything from the kids’ parents – and paying for it all with YOUR tax dollars? If pro-abortion Democrats seize total control of Virginia’s...

‘Good first step’: Hundreds enroll in Petersburg casino deal school in hopes of getting a job

WWBT - Virginia · September 3, 2025

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT)—Construction on the new casino in Petersburg continues, but the help-wanted signs are already up. If you’re considering a career switch, a new casino dealer school may be just the thing to roll the dice on. The Live!...

Dwight Bolling, 76, of Virginia Beach

Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Virginia · September 3, 2025

Dwight Bolling, born August 20, 1949, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 76. Dwight was known for his humor, his cheerful spirit, and the deep love he had for his family. If you knew him, your life was...

Tyler James George, 34, of Virginia Beach

Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Virginia · September 3, 2025

Tyler James George, of Virginia Beach VA, was born on October 26, 1990 in Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on August 28, 2025, at the age of 34. A devoted father, son, brother, boyfriend, uncle and friend, Tyler leaves behind a legacy of love,...

Catamounts Women’s Soccer Faces Longwood in Road Opener

BVM Sports · September 3, 2025

The Western Carolina women's soccer team is set to begin a challenging five-game road swing, starting with a match against Longwood in Farmville, Virginia, on September 4. The Catamounts hold a 2-0-4 record in the series against Longwood, seeking...

Virginia sports betting handles $429 million in July, tax revenue reaches $6.8 million

Yogonet International · September 3, 2025

Sports betting activity in Virginia rose sharply in July 2025, with bettors placing over $429 million in wagers during the month, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. Between July 1 and July 31, total wagers reached $429,272,340,...