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6+ hour, 42+ min ago (250+ words) LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Dec. 13 "TheLoudon County [Leesburg, VA] Captainswill take on theVarina [Richmond, VA] Blue DevilsSaturday morning in Virginia's VHSL Class 4 title game at Liberty University's Williams Stadium. Both teams enter the game with 12 wins with Varina suffering two losses along the way to Varina's one. Loudon County is playing in its first football state championship game while Varina played in the Class 4 finale a year ago losing, 23-6, to the Phoebus [Hampton, VA] Phantoms. Game time is set for 11:30 a.m. Loudon County is a bit overwhelmed in its first title game appearance. This isn't too far away from getting out of hand, and it could be over before halftime if the Captains can't come up with some answers quick. It's been all Varina early on. Varina adds to its lead with 2:38 to play in the first quarter, but the PAT is no…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago (352+ words) Appalachian Voices, a nonprofit environmental and public health organization that monitors utilities closely, praised the SCC's creation of a new rate class. "Residential customers should not be subsidizing these wealthy companies, and Virginians are relying on the commission to address these fundamental questions of fairness," said Peter Anderson, the group's director of state energy policy. Northern Virginia has the largest concentration of data centers in the nation, and proposals for new facilities " some controversial, such as a proposal in Chesapeake rejected by City Council " have popped up in Hampton Roads and across the commonwealth. Most localities seem to welcome the windfall in real estate tax revenue, look past the meager number of long-term jobs added by the projects, wrestle with the surges in water consumption and leave electricity needs for the state and Dominion Power to figure out. A study…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago (284+ words) Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy. He beat out Diego Pavia, Julian Sayin and Jeremiyah Love to do so. He is the first member of the Hoosiers to win the award. While the excitement might be off the charts for the James Franklin era in Blacksburg, that does not mean that the 2025 season is going to be looked back on fondly. In a recent grade of each ACC teams, CBS Sports Chip Patterson gave the Hokies an "F" for their 2025 campaign: How quickly is Franklin going to have this program up and rolling? It will depend on how things shake out with the transfer portal and how this roster takes shape heading into next season. Aside from Miami, there is no team on the schedule for Virginia Tech next season where the Hokies are going to be a…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago (126+ words) The Kettle Run Cougars (13-1) will take on the Lake Taylor Titans (12-2) on Saturday evening in the Virginia high school football playoffs Class 3 state championship final. Kettle Run and Lake Taylor have not met this season. Opening kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 13, with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Kettle Run vs. Lake Taylor football is livestreaming on NFHS Network What: The Kettle Run Cougars face the Lake Taylor Titans in the Virginia high school football Class 3 state championship game. When: Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 13. Where: Liberty University | Lynchburg, Virginia Watch live: Watch Lake Taylor vs. Kettle Run live on the NFHS Network...

21+ hour, 10+ min ago (302+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " As temperatures drop and holiday gatherings begin, Virginia Beach Fire Department officials are urging residents to practice candle safety to prevent house fires during the festive season. Holiday candles create perfect ambiance for families throughout Virginia Beach neighborhoods, but local fire officials say residents need to understand the hidden dangers. Battalion Chief Michael Smith with the Virginia Beach Fire Department responds to preventable emergencies that could devastate any home in the community. "Our biggest thing to worry about just don't leave them unattended. We found out 30% of the fires that are caused by candles across the US are caused by some falling asleep and being unattended in a bedroom," Smith said. When flames spread through local homes, Smith emphasizes that families in the community have only moments to escape safely. The battalion chief stresses evacuation priorities that…...

21+ hour, 14+ min ago (265+ words) College basketball purists are in for a treat on Saturday evening, as the Indiana Hoosiers and Kentucky Wildcats renew one of the best rivalries in the sport when they meet at Rupp Arena.The two teams haven't met in 14 years, but the annual intrastate rivalry has been renewed. Storylines abound for both programs, with Mark Pope under serious heat with the Wildcats struggling in the early season. Can the Hoosiers take advantage and continue their strong start to the season?Read on for my Indiana vs. Kentucky predictions and college basketball picks for Saturday, December 13. Indiana vs Kentucky best bet: Tucker DeVries Over 2.5 made threes (-115) All eyes will be on Lamar Wilkerson in this matchup. Not only did he drop 44 points for the Indiana Hoosiers in their dominant win over Penn State this past Tuesday, but he was expected to…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (62+ words) A fourth woman has filed a lawsuit a former Richmond-area breast surgeon, alleging she violated the standard of care by performing multiple surgeries beyond her scope of practice and training. A fourth woman has filed a lawsuit a former Richmond-area breast surgeon, alleging she violated the standard of care by performing multiple surgeries beyond her scope of practice and training....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (48+ words) Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in Lewis County, according to Kentucky State Police. Noem was questioned about her department's deportation practices during a tense hearing in Washington ... Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in Lewis County, according to Kentucky State Police....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (120+ words) Preview the Dec 13 matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more. The Kentucky Wildcats (6-4) take on the Indiana Hoosiers (8-2) on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m The matchup airs on ESPN The Wildcats are a 3.5-point favorite against the Hoosiers when the Wildcats and Hoosiers square off The game's point total is set at 157.5 Continue reading to get the download ahead of wagering on the Kentucky-Indiana contest This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports Learn more about the Kentucky Wildcats vs...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (651+ words) HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year's group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans ... HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year's group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans generations, levels of competitions across the state. This includes one man from Richmond, who has also been named the 2026 Distinguished Virginian. The Class of 2026 inductees are as follows: - Bobby Ukrop (Richmond): Robert S. "Bobby" Ukrop has been named the "2026 Distinguished Virginian" presented to an individual with a sports background who is a distinguished citizen of the Commonwealth based on outstanding life accomplishment". A former basketball player at the University of Richmond, Ukrop has been a transformative community leader, leading initiatives throughout Central Virginia including the founding of…...