Virginia Beach-based Operation Smile set sights on global training initiative, expansion

After 43 years of bridging the gap in access to health care and essential cleft surgeries, Virginia Beach-based Operation Smile recently launched its newest and most ambitious operation: Operation 100. Operation 100 will train 100 surgical teams across 100 …

2 Virginia Deputies Hospitalized After Truck Stop Shoot-Out with Man Wanted in 2 States

Two sheriff’s deputies were struck by gunfire during a fatal shoot-out with a wanted man at a Virginia truck stop. On Friday, March 28, police in Greensboro, N.C., informed the Carroll County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) in Virginia of a potential location …

Emma Ward records milestone for No. 8 Syracuse women’s lacrosse in win over No. 11 Virginia

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse grad student Emma Ward recorded her 300th career point in No. 8 Orange’s 13-12 victory against No. 11 Virginia on Saturday. The victory extends Syracuse’s winning streak to a season-best four games and improves its record to 8-4 …

Virginia Wants to Install Speed Limiters on Convicted Reckless Drivers’ Cars 

Speeding is a factor in more than 10,000 traffic deaths every year in the U.S., and yet a large number of drivers regularly travel faster than the posted speed limits. Some, however, drive way too fast too often, so one state has proposed installing speed …

West Virginia Senate considers bill to protect sports officials from assault

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A bill aimed at protecting sports referees, umpires, and other athletic officials from assault and battery is making its way through the West Virginia Senate. Senate Bill 531, introduced by Sen. Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell), …

The level of ‘intelligence’ and ‘cooperation’ from Justice Department has been ‘transformative’: Virginia attorney ...

No. 8 SU men’s lacrosse wins another close call with Virginia: Live score, updates

The No. 8 Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team begins conference play in its 12th season in the Atlantic Coast Conference Saturday afternoon at Virginia. Faceoff is set for 1 p.m. on ACC Network Extra. Syracuse (7-2) is riding a four-game winning streak …

No. 8 Syracuse women’s lacrosse vs. No. 11 Virginia box score

Here are the numbers from the No. 8 Syracuse women’s lacrosse team’s 13-12 win over No. 11 Virginia on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome. If you’re having trouble seeing the stats on your mobile device, click here. If you purchase a product or register for …

No. 8 Syracuse rallies for 12-10 win over Virginia to begin ACC play

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — In danger of an upset loss to commence Atlantic Coast Conference play, Syracuse’s players and coaches gathered in the left corner of …

Observations from SU’s win over Virginia: UVA hot early, Leo’s spark

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Syracuse-Virginia is one of college lacrosse’s greatest rivalries. The Orange and Cavaliers are two of the most iconic programs in …