Virginia Tech emphasized offense in its 2027 class. Kaden Buchanan is a big part of it Joseph Spears USA Today Aug 12, 2026 Aug 12, 2026 0 Friendship Christian (Lebanon, TN) football player Kaden Buchanan is part of Virginia Tech's 2027 recruiting class. Photo provided by Jason Henry Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Joseph Spears USA Today It's hard to miss Kaden Buchanan when scouring the Friendship Christian (Lebanon, TN) sideline any given Friday night.kAm$E2?5:?8 2E e\7@@E\d 2?5 ;FDE >@C6 E92? bb_ A@F?5D[ qF492?2? E@H6CD @G6C 2== @7 9:D E62>>2E6D 2?5 ?62C=J 6G6CJ @AA@D:?8 A=2J6C 96 =:?6D FA 282:?DE @? 2 H66<=J 32D:D] w6VD >@C6 E92? ;FDE D:K6 E9@F89]k^AmkAm~?6 @7 E96 E@A a_af AC@DA64ED :? 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Virginia Tech student expelled for sexual abuse settles lawsuit against school The former student had claimed he was wrongfully kicked out of school by Virginia Tech's disciplinary system.
Franklin official resigns abruptly 2 days after disclosing data center's demise Supervisor Mike Meredith said he had "broken trust" and didn't want to hinder Franklin County's development. Then he left the meeting.
3 injured as boat runs ashore at night on Smith Mountain Lake Three people were injured Saturday night when their boat ran onto the shore at Smith Mountain Lake.
Boones Mill's revitalization of historic downtown ready for next phase The revitalization of Boones Mill's historic downtown is hitting the next phase with recently unveiled concept plans soon to be turned into a …
Virginia Tech’s Jackson making strong impression at receiver Plus notes on the safeties coach Anthony Midget developing a two-deep and how the linebacker corps looks without two key pieces.
