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Virginia Tech men's basketball ready for a new chapter in Mike Young era
BLACKSBURG, Va. – As basketball season approaches, Virginia Tech is ready to move forward after an offseason that saw many programs experience significant roster changes due to the transfer portal. Head Coach Mike Young, now entering his 39th year of coaching and sixth season in Blacksburg, is optimistic about the Hokies’ potential despite the turnover.
Virginia Tech returns five players from last season, including Mylyjael Poteat, who has dropped 20 pounds to increase his effectiveness on the court. Coach Young is confident that the Hokies’ 10 newcomers will provide depth and make the team a stronger force on the boards. However, building team chemistry has been a major focus during the early stages of practice.
“We’ve done a lot more teaching through the summer and our first five practices than we’ve done in quite some time,” said Young. “Really truly stripping it back to the shell and building it again, and that part of it has been a lot of fun through five practices.”
Poteat emphasized the importance of the team staying focused and learning from last year’s challenges.
“Definitely as a collective, we have to lock in a lot better than last year. That’s what I’ve tried to relay to the guys. There were definitely moments from last year that took us over the deep end, so I’m going to try and keep everybody on the same page this year,” Poteat explained.
Among the key transfers for the Hokies are Tobi Lawal from VCU, senior Hysier Miller from Temple, and redshirt sophomore Jaden Schutt from Duke. With new talent and a renewed focus, Virginia Tech aims to make an impact this season.
The Hokies will tip off the season on November 4th against Delaware State.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – First responders never stop training, and this week almost 500 from across Virginia are honing their skills in Blacksburg.
The Virginia Association of First Responders now includes EMTs, firefighters, police officers and many others who answer the call in an emergency.
Thursday, a farm accident and a collision involving a car and school bus were just two of the scenarios they encountered.
“It’s a week-long opportunity, not only for technical stuff like this, but for medical classes,” said Covington Volunteer Rescue Squad member Greg Burton. “People call 911 every day for something. And we’re just here to help ease the problem a little bit.”
The annual conference also includes a Rescue Camp for young people with an interest in emergency services.
43 campers are taking part in a variety of activities, including a session on scuba diving Thursday afternoon.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A brush fire in a wooded area on Criollo Drive Wednesday afternoon was set by children playing with fire, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Units with Virginia Beach Fire and Virginia Beach Police were dispatched to the 3700 block of Criollo Drive in reference to a report of a possible fire in a wooded area at approximately 5 p.m.
Upon arrival, crews saw light smoke coming from a wooded area. They quickly had the brush fire under control at 6:05 p.m. and marked out at 6:37 p.m.
There were no injuries reported to civilians, firefighters or pets.
A VBFD Fire Investigator determined that the fire was set by kids playing with fire.
There are no charges being filed currently.
For Navy Vice-Admiral Douglas Perry, you could say all roads, or waterways, lead to Hampton Roads.
“It is more than full circle,” said Perry, who noted he went to the first Harborfest downtown in 1976.
And when he saw those tall ships led by Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle, “I was sold. I wanted to go to sea. I wanted to be a naval officer.”
Link: https://www.wavy.com/living-local/50th-harborfest-weekend-more-than-full-circle-for-navy-vice-admiral/
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