NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Granby High School in Norfolk is recognizing some of its star coaches, athletes and supporters with a brand new sports hall of fame. Granby Athletic Director Chris Harris wants to celebrate the stories and lives of…
With the best days still ahead in James Mitchell’s burgeoning professional football career, another gridiron great from Big Stone Gap, Virginia, was recently saluted for his past college exploits while taking time to reflect on the path he’s traveled since…
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk has a fresh new outdoor basketball court for the Ocean View area, courtesy of Old Dominion legend Nancy Lieberman’s charity. The “Dream Court” through Nancy Lieberman Charities will have an opening ceremony Friday at 4 p.m. at…
NORFOLK, Va. – Dr. Wood Selig, Old Dominion University's director of athletics, calls it "the most exclusive club on our campus." And the numbers back him up. Less than one percent of all student-athletes and coaches make the Old Dominion Sports…
Brand-new Smithsonian exhibit to include NASCAR legend and Danville, VA native Wendell Scott. After a large-scale renovation, the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum reopened with eight new and renovated galleries in the west wing of its building in Washington,…
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Sat. Oct 8 at 2pm, the Alexandria City School Board hosted the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Alexandria City High School (ACHS). Mark Eisenhour, Master of Ceremonies, along with ACHS Principal Peter Balas, Superintendent Designee Dr. Wendy Gonzalez, and Alexandria School…
Joe Bock remembers walking into Virginia’s locker room after games and black-and-blue welts, bruises, shaped like facemasks on Tommy Vigorito’s back. Those were the kinds of physical beatings the rugged running back would take for the Cavaliers during his career…
NORFOLK, Va. – Former Old Dominion women's basketball All-American Nancy Lieberman, who led the Monarchs to two national titles and is one of the nation's most well-known women's sports figures, will become the first person immortalized with a statue on ODU's…
DANVILLE, Va. – Changing lives, one child at a time: that’s the goal for former NBA player Johnny Newman. Last week, the George Washington High School alum and his wife Velvet adopted the entire fourth grade at Woodberry Hills Elementary School…
The newest group of players in their first year of eligibility for Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement has heavy representation within the trenches and on defense. Along the line, first-year hopefuls vying for a spot in the Class of 2023 include…