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Shock of deadly floods is a reminder of Appalachia’s risk from violent storms in a warming climate
Read full article: Shock of deadly floods is a reminder of Appalachia’s risk from violent storms in a warming climateHurricane Helene dumped heavy rain on a mountainous region hundreds of miles away from the coast.
Mortgage rates snap three-week pullback, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan back above 7%
Read full article: Mortgage rates snap three-week pullback, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan back above 7%The average rate on a 30-year mortgage moved back above 7% this week, a setback for home shoppers at a time when the U.S. housing market is already slowing under the strain of elevated home loan borrowing costs and rising prices.
Iowa's Marshall says she received 'hate comments' on social media after drawing late foul vs. UConn
Read full article: Iowa's Marshall says she received 'hate comments' on social media after drawing late foul vs. UConnIowa guard Gabbie Marshall says she received “hate comments” from people upset about her role in a much-discussed foul call late in the Hawkeyes’ Final Four win over UConn.
Ekh, Hokies roll past Marshall in first round of women’s NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Ekh, Hokies roll past Marshall in first round of women’s NCAA TournamentMatilda Ekh scored 21 points to lead No. 13 Virginia Tech to a 92-49 victory over Marshall in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Ekh connected on 6 of 9 from the floor and hit five 3-pointers for the Hokies (25-7), who set a school record by winning their 26th consecutive game at Cassell Coliseum. Abby Beeman scored 12 points for Marshall (26-7), which saw its 10-game winning streak snapped.
US worker paycheck growth slowed late last year, pointing to cooling in a very strong job market
Read full article: US worker paycheck growth slowed late last year, pointing to cooling in a very strong job marketPay and benefits for America’s workers slowed last quarter, a trend that could affect the Federal Reserve’s decision about when to begin cutting interest rates.
76 Gas station in Forest offers $0.76 per gallon on Customer Appreciation Day
Read full article: 76 Gas station in Forest offers $0.76 per gallon on Customer Appreciation DayThey offered a special promotion for Customer Appreciation Day -- be one of the first 76 customers between noon and 3 p.m., and you’d get regular gas for $0.76 a gallon.
Salem puppy crowned MVP, ‘most pupular’ in online Puppy Bowl contest
Read full article: Salem puppy crowned MVP, ‘most pupular’ in online Puppy Bowl contestMarshall, the 8-month-old Boston Terrier, won “Most Pupular” (Most Popular, obviously) and the MVP in the Puppy Bowl’s online contest that ended Sunday. Congrats Team Fluff! Posted by Puppy Bowl on Sunday, February 7, 202110 News has talked about this cute and energetic pup back in January, and his story of getting adopted by a Salem couple. The Boston Terrier even made it on the starting roster for Team Fluff at Puppy Bowl 17. AdThe Puppy Bowl kicked off on Sunday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.
Salem puppy on Team Fluffs starting roster in the Puppy Bowl
Read full article: Salem puppy on Team Fluffs starting roster in the Puppy BowlHailing from Salem, 8-month-old Marshall, a Boston terrier, is on the starting roster for Team Fluff at Puppy Bowl 17. Marshall is on the starting roster for Team Fluff in the Puppy Bowl. “There’s no stereotypes that hold as far as deaf dogs are that, or deaf dogs are this. There is a competition where you can show your love by voting for your favorite Puppy Bowl pup. The Puppy Bowl kicks off February 7 at 2 p.m on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.
All-clear issued after a report of shots fired near the Virginia State Capitol
Read full article: All-clear issued after a report of shots fired near the Virginia State CapitolRICHMOND, Va. – UPDATE - 11:27 a.m. Dec. 4, 2020After completing their search of a parking deck near the state capitol, authorities have issued an all-clear. Virginia Capitol Police searched the deck, at the intersection of 7th and Marshall streets due to a report of shots fired shortly before 10 a.m. — Va Capitol Police (@VaCapitolPolice) December 4, 2020ORIGINAL STORY - 10:18 a.m. Dec. 4, 2020Officers are investigating a report of shots fired near the Virginia State Capitol, according to capitol police. Authorities say the shots fired were reported just before 10 a.m. in the state parking deck at 7th and Marshall streets. CAPITOL SQUARE ALERT: Report of shots fired shortly before 10 a.m. in the state parking deck at Seventh and Marshall streets.
Marshall remembers lives lost in worst US sports disaster
Read full article: Marshall remembers lives lost in worst US sports disasterFILE - In this Nov. 15, 1970, file photo, a fireman looks over the wreckage of a plane in Kenova near Huntington, W.Va. Marshall will mark the 50th anniversary of the plane crash that killed all 75 aboard on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, on the campus in Huntington. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin, File)
The Latest: UMass-Marshall football game set for Nov. 7
Read full article: The Latest: UMass-Marshall football game set for Nov. 722 Marshall has scheduled a Nov. 7 home football game against Massachusetts, athletic director Mike Hamrick said Monday. ___The Carolina Panthers have closed their facility for the next two days after receiving an “unconfirmed” positive coronavirus test Monday. ___Toledo basketball coach Tod Kowalczyk has tested positive for the coronavirus, the school’s athletic department said Monday. Kowalczyk tested positive on Sunday and will self-isolate for 10 days, he said in a statement. Four players and three staff tested positive last week, and Wasps hasn't trained since last Wednesday for its first appearance in the final since 2017.
Sanders wins: Washington & Lee projects Bernie Sanders to win democratic presidential nomination
Read full article: Sanders wins: Washington & Lee projects Bernie Sanders to win democratic presidential nominationLEXINGTON, Va. – When the votes were counted Saturday evening, Senator Bernie Sanders was in first place with 405 more votes than runner up Joe Biden, who received 1,237 votes. The votes, however, were not the necessary 1,991 to win the nomination, requiring a second round of voting. “That was decided by a combination of my research and the political team’s research,” said, Washington & Lee student Garrett Allen, the convention’s Virginia state chairman. Noah’s comments drew frequent applause from Washington and Lee students. “Trevor Noah was able to bring the comedy aspect of his routine, but also some really deep issues with his upbringing in apartheid South Africa,” Washington & Lee junior Jack Fencl said.
The Dallas Mavericks asked her to turn around a toxic culture
Read full article: The Dallas Mavericks asked her to turn around a toxic cultureMore than a year after being tapped as CEO of the embattled Dallas Mavericks, Cynthia Marshall says she has turned around the organization's culture and has greatly diversified its top ranks. Marshall was hired by owner Mark Cuban last year to transform the Mavericks after Sports Illustrated exposed a "corrosive workplace culture" at the organization. When Marshall was named CEO, none of the employees on the executive leadership team were women or people of color. She increased the diversity within the leadership team by promoting from within and recruiting from outside of the organization. Today, 50% of the executive leadership team are women and 47% are people of color.
Fuente says team's adversity has only brought them together
Read full article: Fuente says team's adversity has only brought them togetherHead coach Justin Fuente did not comment on the article directly Thursday but did address the challenge of overcoming the obstacles this team has faced. "They've been through adversity, and that can do one of two things. And when you go through hard times, either it separates you or brings you closer together," Fuente said. "I think it's definitely brought those kids closer together. It's been fun to watch them, how they responded in the offseason and now into fall camp."
Clifton Forge honors star basketball player with proclamation
Read full article: Clifton Forge honors star basketball player with proclamationClifton Forge is proclaiming Saturday, August 10 as Trudi Lacey Day. Among the shelves of books in the Clifton Forge Library sits a display of all things Trudi Lacey. “She always had that ball like right here and so we knew that was her passion,” said Clifton Forge Vice-Mayor Pamela Marshall. “As I wrote the proclamation, I thought, I can't put all the things on it that this woman has done,” said Clifton Forge Town Manager Darlene Burcham. Nobody accomplishes anything without love and support, and I certainly had that in our community of Clifton Forge,” said Lacey.
Birthday quiz: Quiet on the set!
Read full article: Birthday quiz: Quiet on the set!1942: Actress and film director Penny Marshall, best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on the sitcom "Laverne and Shirley," is born in The Bronx, New York. Marshall is also known for directing such movies as "Big," "Awakenings" and "A League