With peak hunting season for the year on the horizon, lawmakers and houndsmen are still debating how to regulate the centuries-old Virginia tradition.
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With appeals rulings, VHSL realignment is complete. Here’s who’s moving and who’s staying.
The Virginia High School League has ruled on appeals stemming from its recent realignment plan.
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Here’s the complete VHSL football schedule for 2026
Some games will be played early but most schools begin the season Aug. 27 or 28.
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Proposed new fees, regulations for hunting, fishing, boating and camping draw mixed reactions from Virginians
Some folks do not want to pay more than they are already. Others see it as a ‘necessary evil.’ The Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources is set to decide in meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Former Patrick & Henry Community College player makes it to the big leagues with New York Yankees
Bradley Hanner is the first player from the school to make it to the Major Leagues. He made his debut Friday night.
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VHSL 2026: With victory in girls tennis, Bland County wins its first team championship ever in any sport
Meanwhile, Ridgeview High won the Class 2 girls championship Thursday at Liberty University with a 5-2 victory over Bruton.
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VHSL 2026: Abingdon softball makes history with championship; Lebanon, PH-Glade Spring win baseball crowns
We have all the scores and pairings statewide.
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VHSL 2026: Blacksburg boys soccer wins 14th state championship; Glenvar boys win their 4th; Christiansburg boys and Cave Spring girls win their first titles
We have all the scores and pairings here.
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A Roanoke accountant is now the nation’s senior pickleball champion
Youssef Bouzidi is currently ranked No. 1 nationally in the AARP/APP men’s pro 50-over singles ratings and is No. 2 in both men’s doubles and mixed doubles.
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VHSL 2026: E.C. Glass boys win state championship in lacrosse
Scores and updates from the state tournaments.
