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The Legacy of Mike and his Grill

November 14, 2012

Beloved owner of Mike's Grill, Mike Varelos, dies at age 77

Big Al's and Poor Billy's up for sale

November 14, 2012

Big Al's Grille and Sport's Bar and Poor Billy's Seafood Restaurant, as well as the building of 201 N Main St., have been put on the market.

Thanksgiving Feast Brings Friends Together

November 14, 2012

Students anticipating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner got their wish one week in advance at D2 and Owen’s Thanksgiving Feast yesterday.

Developers seek agreement on Blacksburg Middle School lot

November 14, 2012

An 11.6-acre vacancy in Downtown Blacksburg is one step closer to development, following a pivotal meeting last Tuesday.

Sports »

Corey Fuller living up to his name

November 14, 2012

Sibling rivalries always spur competition inside the household, but it has also extended into the heart of the Virginia Tech football team because of the Fuller family.

Women's soccer's future looks bright

November 14, 2012

In the 86 days between Aug. 17 and Nov. 11, the Virginia Tech women’s soccer team played 20 games. They won 13, lost six, and tied once.

Tech aiming for bowl eligibility

November 14, 2012

The Orange Bowl, Chic-Fil-A bowl, Sugar Bowl, and even the BCS National championships are all destinations that Hokies fans had hoped to be aiming for come bowl season in college football.

Exum and secondary improve, now seen as strength

November 14, 2012

At the start of the year, many questions surrounded the Hokies’ secondary.

Why I'm afraid of Boston College

November 14, 2012

At first, it was “must-win” to stay in the national title hunt. Then it was “must-win” to still have a shot at an ACC Championship Game appearance.

Hokies look for much-needed victory over BC

November 14, 2012

The Virginia Tech Hokies hit the road again this weekend to take on a battered Boston College team that will be looking to make its final home stand.

Features »

Walking the Line: Star Wars is better off with Mickey Mouse than George Lucas

November 14, 2012

I may be wrong, but I doubt it

Shack Band finds roots in Blacksburg

November 14, 2012

The Shack Band may call Richmond home, but for most of the band, the music began in Blacksburg.

Opinions »

Polar Politics: Obama's second term will hurt economy, expand government

November 14, 2012

President Barack Obama’s win was not only a loss for Gov. Mitt Romney, but also a loss for America. And, in turn, Romney’s loss illustrates the dire need for a revamping and restructuring of the Grand Old Party.

Polar Politics: Barack Obama's reelection moves America forward

November 14, 2012

President Barack Obama is certainly not a socialist. In fact, he is more of a Tory, as some media sources in America and even the BBC have stated.