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56+ min ago (1708+ words) Few experiences capture the magic of autumn quite like a scenic fall-foliage drive along the East Coast. From the fiery red maples of Vermont to the golden mountain ridges of Virginia, these routes turn ordinary highways into glowing corridors of color. The season transforms small towns into postcard scenes, wraps rural roads in warm light, and gives travelers the feeling that the year is slowing down just long enough to appreciate the beauty around them. For many Americans, these drives are more than road trips, they're cherished traditions that signal the start of crisp air, cozy evenings, and harvest-season charm. Small towns on either end of the route add charm without interrupting the tranquility. North Conway and Lincoln offer cozy caf's, covered bridges, and fall markets, perfect for grabbing cider doughnuts before continuing your drive. The combination of raw nature…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago (691+ words) Franklin is also expected to hire his former quarterback coach at Penn State, Danny O'Brien, to the same position. And, one of his most important hires, Chuck Losey, is also heading to Blacksburg as ... New Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin continues to fill out his coaching staff this month before the transfer portal opens in January. Last week, the Hokies hired their former head coach, Brent Pry, as defensive coordinator. Shortly afterward, Virginia Tech reportedly agreed to terms with Penn State tight ends coach Ty Howle as the new offensive coordinator. Franklin is also expected to hire his former quarterback coach at Penn State, Danny O'Brien, to the same position. And, one of his most important hires, Chuck Losey, is also heading to Blacksburg as Virginia Tech's new strength and conditioning coach. The Hokies are also keeping at least…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago (264+ words) Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (4-10) at Virginia Tech Hokies (9-2) Blacksburg, Virginia; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hokies -28.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore after Neoklis Avdalas scored 30 points in Virginia Tech's 96-74 win against the Western Carolina Catamounts. The Hokies have gone 6-0 in home games. Virginia Tech is ninth in the ACC scoring 83.3 points while shooting 46.3% from the field. The Hawks are 1-9 on the road. Maryland-Eastern Shore ranks second in the MEAC with 21.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Joseph Locandro averaging 3.3. Virginia Tech averages 83.3 points, 11.7 more per game than the 71.6 Maryland-Eastern Shore gives up. Maryland-Eastern Shore averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 7.5 per game Virginia Tech gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Amani Hansberry is scoring 16.3 points per game with 7.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Hokies. Avdalas is averaging 15.1 points and 4.4 assists…...

19+ hour, 22+ 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…...

20+ hour, 12+ min ago (63+ words) The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Virginia Pick 5 Evening" game were: (zero, zero, one, four, four, Bonus: four) ... Winning numbers drawn in Saturday's Virginia Pick 5 Evening The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Virginia Pick 5 Evening" game were: 0, 0, 1, 4, 4, Bonus: 4 (zero, zero, one, four, four, Bonus: four)...

23+ hour, 53+ min ago (1651+ words) Let's be real: planning a date night can feel like solving a puzzle. Where do you go that's nice but not stuffy? Memorable but not overpriced? And most importantly-will the view make your partner swoon? If you're in Virginia and the answer hasn't clicked yet, I've got a shortcut for you: head to the bay. Seriously. Along Virginia's waterfront towns-from Norfolk to Cape Charles-there's a string of restaurants where the food is fresh, the atmosphere is effortlessly romantic, and the views are 100% Instagram-worthy (but in a natural, "let's just enjoy this" kind of way). I've been to 15 of them-some on first dates, some on anniversaries, and more than a few just because I really like crab cakes. And if you're looking for a night that feels special without trying too hard, these bayfront gems? They've got you covered. Sunsets here…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (614+ words) Virginia Beach has three tourist attractions of nationwide prominence that are now threatened. The highly respected Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art moved out of its Oceanfront location and the heavily visited city-owned Virginia Aquarium has maintenance problems and may have to limit its popular exhibits. The third star in our tourism heaven is the iconic Virginia Beach National Golf Club designed by world-famous architect Pete Dye. For golfers, this is a big attraction. The adjoining First Tee course, done by Alice Dye, is run by the YMCA and teaches children life lessons as well as golf. This last jewel will go away if the City Council decides to chop up this treasure for housing. Once gone, unlike the other two major attractions, it cannot be replaced. The idea that you can severely change Pete Dye's layout and it won't matter…...

1+ day, 2+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 2+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 3+ hour 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...