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The Farmville Herald · Salem, VA

Beam finishes in top 50

Buckingham County High School’s Peyten Beam delivered an impressive performance at the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 2 state cross country championships, held in Salem, Saturday, Nov. 7. Competing against 100 of the top Class 2 female runners from across the commonwealth, Beam finished 49th overall, earning a place among the state’s top 50 runners. Beam, a three-year member of the Buckingham County High School cross country team and an active Army JROTC Raider, has demonstrated outstanding dedication, discipline and determination throughout her athletic career. She also has been an important contributor to the Lady Knights’ remarkable success, helping the team capture five consecutive James River District Cross Country Championships dating back to 2022. Beam’s appearance at the state championships represents another significant achievement for Buckingham County’s Cross Country program and reflects the hard work and commitment she has demonstrated throughout the season.

Free Lance-Star · Roanoke, VA

Nearby: Roanoke, VA

Lost 9-year-old dog Archie rescued from Roanoke County mountainside

Archie, a nine-year-old yellow lab, had been missing for two days when rescuers brought him down from Poor Mountain.

thecarrollnews.com · Buchanan, VA

Nearby: Buchanan, VA

Data Center debate takes new direction as Alabama changes minds and Cavaliers complete historic season

“My whole goal in this was to go down there and get with the locals because the locals are just like us,” said Delilah Brady, who turned the microphone around and faced the audience. “I wanted to find all the negatives…. I went everywhere and I talked to everybody and they were happy. It was almost like they lived in this little utopia or something… Overall, I mean, everybody liked them.” Goodge owned data centers made a big impression on Carroll County visitors. Carroll County pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat James River 40-20 in Buchanan, Va. on Friday, November 6, in the process completing the first perfect regular season in program history. “It’s a blessing,” said running back Hunter Gravley. “This is something I thought Carroll County would never see and I’m just grateful to be part of it.”

Bowling Green Daily News · White Sulphur Springs, WV

Nearby: White Sulphur Springs, WV

Tops down Tigers to stay unbeaten at home

Western Kentucky’s defense turned into plenty of offense in Wednesday’s 78-51 win against Campbellsville at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers totaled 17 steals and scored 32 points off 24 Campbellsville turnovers for a relatively stress-free victory before embarking on an extended road trip. The Tops will play four away games before returning home on Dec. 1 to face Belmont – at Tulsa on Monday, then two neutral-site games against Richmond (Nov. 20) and George Washington (Nov. 22) in the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and finally a road game at Illinois on Nov. 27. After suffering its first loss of the season in a 97-94 shootout at Tennessee Tech on Sunday, WKU (3-1) picked up a little momentum as it prepares to hit the road again. “Obviously, happy to bounce back and get a win,” WKU coach Hank Plona said.

The Pocahontas Times · Fairlea, WV

Nearby: Fairlea, WV

Robert Kelley

Robert Lee Kelley, Sr., 89, of Hillsboro, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea. Born June 25, 1937, in Huntersville, he was the oldest son of the late Ward R. Kelley and Mary A. Kelley. Robert was a graduate of Marlinton High School – Class of 1956. He attended… Read the full story

thecarrollnews.com · Dugspur, VA

Nearby: Dugspur, VA

Housefire robs family of all their possessions

Dousing the flames. WILLIAM PATRICK PAINE At approximately 11:30a.m. Wednesday Oct. 28, a 911 call came into the Carroll County Emergency Services Department reporting a house fire on Hunter Ridge Road in Dugspur. The call was made by Brian Justice, who along with his wife Amee and their two children, lived in the house. Brian Justice and family. Smoke from their burning home seen in BG. — Standing from left are Mary Lambert, Brian Justice, McKenzie Justice, Amee Gravley Justice and Jacob Justice. WILLIAM PATRICK PAINE “I think it was an electrical fire,” said Justice. “My daughter seen flames coming out of a light socket. Next thing I know, the house was full of smoke. I tried to run in and get some of my stuff and I couldn’t even make it. I couldn’t make it in there one time to get nothing. It spread super-fast… super-fast.”Carroll County Emergency Services were immediately dispatched to the scene along with the Hillsville and Laurel Fork Fire Departments.