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2 Franklin County softball players among those to watch in Southwest Virginia

2 Franklin County softball players among those to watch in Southwest Virginia

  • Staff Report

The high school softball season is already underway, and two Franklin County Eagles were named in The Roanoke Times' list of nine players — one from each position — to keep an eye on this spring across the region.

Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

  • ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

A Roanoke County family has filed a lawsuit against the VHSL challenging the constitutionality of Virginia's rule prohibiting homeschool students from participating in high school athletics.

Photos: Saturday's VHSL state basketball action in Richmond

Photos: Saturday's VHSL state basketball action in Richmond

  • ALLYSE PULLIAM, MIKE KROPF TIMES-DISPATCH

The final day of state championship games at the Siegel Center

Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

  • ALLYSE PULLIAM, MIKE KROPF TIMES-DISPATCH

Scenes from the second day of state championship basketball games in Richmond

At first VHSL girls wrestling state meet, competitors, organizers praise sport's growth

At first VHSL girls wrestling state meet, competitors, organizers praise sport's growth

  • ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

After 15-plus years of organizational efforts, girls wrestling is a VHSL-sanctioned sport, and held its first official state meet Tuesday and Wednesday at the Henrico Sports and Events Center.

How to try out for cheerleading at Franklin County high school, middle school

How to try out for cheerleading at Franklin County high school, middle school

  • Special to The Franklin News-Post

Franklin County High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School will be having sideline cheerleading tryouts for the 2026-2027 school year from March 23-25 in Central Gym and Law Gym at the high school.

3 charged in Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight, sheriff says

3 charged in Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight, sheriff says

  • MATT CASE The Roanoke Times

County Sherriff Trevor Craddock released a statement Wednesday afternoon, announcing the result of his department's investigation from the Jan. 22 incident

VHSL finds Craig County coach committed sportsmanship violation

VHSL finds Craig County coach committed sportsmanship violation

    The Virginia High School League issued a statement regarding its investigation into the altercation that took place Jan. 22

    Coach charged in Virginia high school basketball game altercation

    Coach charged in Virginia high school basketball game altercation

      Both school district superintendents have released statements. Read what they said

      5 things to know about the Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight and its aftermath

      5 things to know about the Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight and its aftermath

        A fight involving players and spectators erupted after a Craig County–Narrows game in New Castle, resulting in a felony charge and ongoing investigations

        Man charged in high school basketball game fight released from jail

        Man charged in high school basketball game fight released from jail

          Rodney Wayne Dalton was initially held at the Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail in Fincastle without bond

          Players, coaches, executives and journalists with Virginia ties prominent in Super Bowl LX

          Players, coaches, executives and journalists with Virginia ties prominent in Super Bowl LX

            A collection of articles about Super Bowl participants with ties to Virginia

            Former Lebanon QB Ryan Cowden still leading, winning as Patriots' VP of Player Personnel

            Former Lebanon QB Ryan Cowden still leading, winning as Patriots' VP of Player Personnel

              Those traits – the unceasing drive, tireless work ethic and extreme intelligence – are now on display in the National Football League where Cowden is the vice president of player personnel for the New England Patriots, who play the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday in Santa Clara, California.

              Justin Hamilton, a Virginia Tech alum and Clintwood grad, to coach in Super Bowl

              Justin Hamilton, a Virginia Tech alum and Clintwood grad, to coach in Super Bowl

                “It’s something I will appreciate a lot more the further I get removed from it,” Hamilton said. “But it’s been an awesome ride.”

                Video: Foul leads to on-court melee between spectators at high school basketball game

                Video: Foul leads to on-court melee between spectators at high school basketball game

                A Narrows man now faces felony charge stemming from fight at Craig County-Narrows basketball game

                Man faces felony charge after melee at Virginia high school basketball game

                Man faces felony charge after melee at Virginia high school basketball game

                The accused has been charged in juvenile court and is being held in jail without bond

                New legislation could alter landscape of high school sports, transfers in Virginia

                New legislation could alter landscape of high school sports, transfers in Virginia

                New legislation stemming from a Henrico County high school football transfer dispute could alter the landscape of high school athletics throughout Virginia.

                PHOTOS: Meet the 2025 All-Metro football team

                PHOTOS: Meet the 2025 All-Metro football team

                Photos of the 2025 All-Metro football team, led by the player of the year, Varina QB Kaleb Wyche. 

                Transgender teen athlete in Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be last

                Transgender teen athlete in Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be last

                Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last. West Virginia has banned transgender girls from competing in sports.

                Franklin County renames holiday basketball tournament in wake of former coach's death

                Franklin County renames holiday basketball tournament in wake of former coach's death

                “He was such a great role model for the kids here at Franklin County,” Thomas Hering said of Tony Gill. “We just want to honor his memory

                Transfer controversy fallout: Brookville High football team placed on probation

                Transfer controversy fallout: Brookville High football team placed on probation

                The Bees will be unable to play in the postseason and must forfeit their win over Liberty High on Oct. 17 for playing the Thomas brothers in the game.

                Lake Taylor last-second TD ends Magna Vista's football season in state semifinals

                Lake Taylor last-second TD ends Magna Vista's football season in state semifinals

                A game-winning touchdown as time expired gave Lake Taylor a 27-21 win and ended the Magna Vista football team’s season in the semifinals of the VHSL Class 3 state playoffs on Saturday.

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                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

                PHOTOS: Magna Vista faces Lake Taylor in the state semifinals

                PHOTOS: Magna Vista faces Lake Taylor in the state semifinals

                VHSL football programs with the most state championships

                VHSL football programs with the most state championships

                Which public high schools in Virginia have won the most football state titles?

                Franklin County girls basketball tips off new season at Bassett High School

                Franklin County girls basketball tips off new season at Bassett High School

                The Franklin County Eagles' varsity girls basketball team begins its season Wednesday with a trip south to Bassett High School.

                Magna Vista downs Carroll, advances to region finals on record breaking night

                Magna Vista downs Carroll, advances to region finals on record breaking night

                Three Magna Vista records were broken and the Warriors scored their most points ever in a playoff game in Friday's win over Carroll County in the second round of the Region 3D playoffs.

                PHOTOS: Magna Vista football defeats Carroll County in region semifinals

                PHOTOS: Magna Vista football defeats Carroll County in region semifinals

                The Magna Vista football team defeated Carroll County in the second round of the playoffs on Friday. Here are photos from the game. 

                Patrick Henry shuts down Franklin County’s early scare for 5C quarterfinal win

                Patrick Henry shuts down Franklin County’s early scare for 5C quarterfinal win

                The Patriots won their first playoff game since 2022, while the Eagles were making their first postseason appearance in three years

                New field house opens at Magna Vista High School

                New field house opens at Magna Vista High School

                Magna Vista High School joined Bassett High School in the opening of a new field house on Tuesday.

                Franklin County football headed to playoffs after 4-6 season

                Franklin County football headed to playoffs after 4-6 season

                The VHSL announced the 2025 football playoff pairings Sunday evening.

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