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7+ hour, 1+ min ago (527+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This week the Virginia Department of Education released its first School Performance and Support Framework. This new accreditation method started last year in a hope to give more transparency. But there was some pushback - with some education board members arguing it would increase learning gaps and segregation because families will leave subpar schools - leaving behind the neediest students. Schools are now rated based on four grades - before this system, they were assessed as "accredited" or "accredited with condition". Now, it's "Distinguished", "On Track", "Off Track" or "Needs Intensive Support". These ratings are scored by looking at four things: testing scores, improvements in scores, graduation rates and readiness - which is based on attendance and students completing work above their academic year. Roanoke City stands out in this report. Data show three Roanoke City schools are rated distinguished, two…...

9+ hour, 25+ min ago (283+ words) Tickets for the 2026 NASCAR race weekend at Richmond Raceway are now available to purchase. The event, which offers an action-packed weekend of racing, is presented by Who's Your Driver. It features the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race and NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400. Richmond Raceway will celebrate its 80th anniversary next year. Last year's NASCAR race weekend was a sold-out event. "Bringing Saturday night racing back to Richmond Raceway had everyone showing up and showing out, igniting an electric atmosphere from the fans in the stands and the drivers on track," Lori Waran, President of Richmond Raceway, said. "We plan to keep that momentum with us as we head into our 80th anniversary and welcome fans back for our most exciting chapter yet." The last Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway saw Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon get redemption and once again…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago (376+ words) RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) " A digital billboard along the Richmond bypass is generating strong reactions with its blunt political message: "YOUR PRESIDENT IS A FELON." The blue sign, located in the traditionally red-leaning Madison County, has sparked heated online debate since it was installed just before Thanksgiving by Dylan Creech of Forward Press, LLC. "Whether or not you agree with the message, you are being prompted to react and engage with it, which is the core of democracy - having to reckon with some of that stuff," Creech said. Creech said he strategically placed the billboard to reach people who might not typically encounter such messaging on social media, and he anticipated pushback. "There are obviously some dissenting opinions online, which is not surprising, but I think it proves my point, proves why this is an important thing to do because there are…...

13+ hour, 27+ min ago (449+ words) The Altria Theater in Richmond will host Kamala Harris on Feb. 2 for a 7 p.m. conversation in partnership with Fountain Bookstore. Harris was the first woman vice president and poised to be the first woman president, after Joe Biden decided under pressure not to seek re-election in 2024, giving her just over 100 days to secure the votes to assume the nation's top job. Former president Donald Trump, despite trailing in almost every national poll, eventually went on to win the 2024 election over Harris. Trump received 49.81 percent of the popular vote; Harris received 48.34 percent of the popular vote. Since her shocking loss, Harris has mostly stepped back from the spotlight until recently. While the upcoming events are billed as part of her 107 Days tour, it seems that her pitch to Americans may be about more than selling copies of her book; it could be…...

13+ hour, 31+ min ago (111+ words) Virginia State Police Sgt. S. Page joins FOX Weather to walk us through the moments he rushed to save a man who became trapped in his burning car after crashing during the powerful snowstorm that hit Richmond. Virginia State Police Sgt. S. Page joins FOX Weather to walk us through the moments he rushed to save a man who became trapped in his burning car after crashing during the powerful snowstorm that hit Richmond. Virginia State Police Sgt. S. Page joins FOX Weather to walk us through the moments he rushed to save a man who became trapped in his burning car after crashing during the powerful snowstorm that hit Richmond....

13+ hour, 42+ min ago (929+ words) New Mexico Lobos travel to VCU Rams " Lobo's biggest non-conference test at Richmond Mountain West Connection " Pre-Game Story College Basketball Preview: VCU vs. New Mexico Richmond, Virginia " Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST The VCU Rams (6-3) host the New Mexico Lobos (7-2) tonight, coming off a dominant 83"57 victory over Samford where Terrence Hill Jr. poured in 22 points. Betting Line: VCU favored by 9.5, total set at 155.5. After a four-game winning streak, the New Mexico Lobos head to Richmond to face off against the Atlantic 10 powerhouse VCU Rams. The Lobos' toughest road test this season will tip off at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time (7:00 PM Eastern Time), as they will face off against VCU at the Siegel Center on ESPN+. This game is the perfect opportunity for a young Lobos team to gain some resume value by facing one of the best, defensively consistent programs in the nation. VCU has…...

14+ hour, 26+ min ago (296+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke at the Hampton Roads Chamber's annual meeting, outlining her plans to guide Virginia's economy through what she calls growing national uncertainty while keeping the region and families front and center. "Every Governor since Governor Wilder has come to the Hampton Roads annual meeting," Spanberger said. At the meeting, she laid out her plans to guide Virginia's economy through challenging times ahead. "I will be laser focused on attracting new business investment to our Commonwealth, expanding trade opportunities for Virginia businesses and building an economy, where every Virginia can earn a good living, support their family, and have confidence in their secure retirement," Spanberger said. But Spanberger says those goals are harder because of the federal government's actions and the impact it's having on Virginians. "I am hearing from our farmers. Our producers…...

14+ hour, 44+ min ago (442+ words) Virginia Tech women's basketball guards Leila Wells and Samyha Suffren spoke to the media following the Hokies' 92-36 victory over Presbyterian. Here's the entirety of what Wells and Suffren had to say: LW: "I think I did pretty well and prepare every day in practice for moments like this. And when my number was called, I was just ready to go today." SS: "I just had the attack mentality, just being ready coming off the bench and just being there for our team." LW: "We work on it every day in practice. Our coaches do a great job on the scout. I was just being aggressive, trying to get downhill and get to my spots. And then defensively, just playing the passing lanes and being aggressive like I know how to do." [Editor's note: Suffren stated that there were a pair…...

19+ hour, 41+ min ago (688+ words) After a rebound year, Richmond's football reaped the benefits of a multitude of honors in football. After going 4-6 last season and losing in the Division 5 pre-district round, the Blue Devils finished 9-2, finished 6-1 in the Blue Water Area Conference and reached the district finals until falling to state power Frankenmuth. Richmond also reached the postseason all four years the senior class was in the program. Hollister was one of the main targets for the balanced attack for the Blue Devils this season. The sure-handed, 5-11, 150-pound speedster recorded 49 receptions for 813 yards and caught 11 touchdown passes. Both Evans and Hollister also made All-BWAC, All-Region, All-Macomb County and the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-State teams. His name is all over the school record book in numerous offensive categories. Armada finished 6-4 this season and 5-2 in the BWAC, while the Tigers reached the playoffs…...

20+ hour, 2+ min ago (201+ words) Well, we can now see that Coach Pope is fed up with it as well. After a live ball turnover in the first half by Brandon Garrison, the senior big man failed to hustle back and try to stop the break. The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to gain some confidence Tuesday night as they squared off with the NC Central Eagles at Rupp Arena. Never a game that was really even a threat to lose, this game was more of a focus for Mark Pope and his staff to try and really get this team back on track after a rough start to the season. One of the biggest complaints so far this year? Effort. Well, we can now see that Coach Pope is fed up with it as well. After a live ball turnover in the first half by…...