(Reuters) - A former Virginia Tech student was convicted of kidnapping and murdering a 13-year-old girl after telling the judge overseeing his trial that he wanted to enter a plea of no contest on Friday, a local prosecutor said.
Reported by Reuters 31 minutes ago.
Former Virginia Tech student convicted in 13-year-old girl's murder
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Smithfield® and Stewart-Haas Racing Reward Race Fans as Part of 10-Day “Road to Daytona” Celebration
SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Smithfield^® kicked off its 10-day “Road to Daytona” celebration today, commemorating Aric Almirola’s new role as the driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Fusion for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR). As Almirola fuels up his car for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Smithfield will reward fans on and off the track with fun surprises and driver appearances along the way.
Almirola will host a pep rally with students at Pierce Middle School in Tampa on Tuesday, Feb. 13, where he will get them excited for race weekend at Daytona. He will storytell about his journey, race against the principal, and show off the Harley J. Earl trophy that will be presented to the winner of this year’s Daytona 500.
“This is my seventh full season in the NASCAR Cup Series, but I’ve never been more ready to go to Daytona and get in my Smithfield Ford,” Almirola said. “I’m so fired up about this opportunity with Stewart-Haas Racing and Smithfield where we can perform at a high level every week. To be able to get out into the community and say thanks to fans and celebrate with them through Smithfield’s Road to Daytona program makes it even more special.”
In addition to rewarding fans, Almirola will also join Smithfield to give back to the local community on his Road to Daytona. On Friday, Feb. 16, Almirola, along with SHR co-owner and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, will join Smithfield and Winn-Dixie to donate over 40,000 pounds of protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in Daytona Beach as the second stop of Smithfield Foods’ 2018 Helping Hungry Homes^® donation tour. As an additional way to say thank you to the local Daytona community, fans will get the chance to race against Almirola and Stewart in realistic racing simulators following the donation event to see if they have what it takes to defeat the pros. The first 10 fans to beat the drivers’ times will walk away with bragging rights and premium prizes.
Back at the track in Daytona, fans can visit the Smithfield booth in the midway for free samples, a chance to spin the prize wheel, and more race weekend fun. Live and on the airways, Sirius XM hosted by Marty Smith will broadcast live from the Smithfield booth on Thursday afternoon. On Sunday, Almirola and Stewart will have a question-and-answer session before the big Daytona 500 race. Lucky fans in the campground can also be on the lookout for additional giveaways and samples of Smithfield race-day bites hand-delivered from some surprise guests.
“Smithfield’s racing program has been a source of pride for us over the years, and we can’t wait to continue our support of Aric this season,” said Tim Zimmer, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Smithfield Foods’ packaged meats division. “Through our Road to Daytona program, we look forward to connecting with all the race fans who share in our enthusiasm.”
For those who can’t make it to Daytona, Smithfield will share behind-the-scenes racing action and more chances to win on social media. Fans can follow Smithfield on Facebook (@CookingwithSmithfield) and Twitter and Instagram (@SmithfieldBrand), and check out the #SmithfieldRacing hashtag to get in on the fun.
For more information and race-day recipe inspiration, visit www.Smithfield.com.
Smithfield is a brand of Smithfield Foods.
*About Smithfield
*A leading provider of high-quality pork products, Smithfield was founded in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia, establishing the town as the “Ham Capital of the World.” From hand-trimmed bacon and slow-smoked holiday hams to marinated tenderloins, Smithfield brings artistry, authenticity and a commitment to heritage, flavor, and handcrafted excellence to everything it produces. With a vast product portfolio including smoked meats, hams, bacon, sausage, ribs, and a wide variety of fresh pork cuts, the company services retail, foodservice, and deli channels across the United States and 30 countries abroad. All of Smithfield’s products meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. To learn more about how Flavor Hails from Smithfield, please visit www.Smithfield.com, www.Twitter.com/SmithfieldBrand, and www.Facebook.com/CookingWithSmithfield. Smithfield is a brand of Smithfield Foods.
*About Smithfield Foods*
Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield*^®*, Eckrich*^®*, Nathan's Famous*^®*, Farmland*^®*, Armour*^®*, Farmer John*^®*, Kretschmar*^®*, John Morrell*^®*, Cook's*^®*, Gwaltney*^®*, Carando*^®*, Margherita*^®*, Curly's*^®*, Healthy Ones*^®*, Morliny*^®*, Krakus*^®* and Berlinki*^®*. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.
*About Stewart-Haas Racing*
Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The organization fields four entries in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series – the No. 4 Ford Fusion for Kevin Harvick, the No. 10 Ford Fusion for Aric Almirola, the No. 14 Ford Fusion for Clint Bowyer and the No. 41 Ford Fusion for Kurt Busch. The team also competes in the NASCAR XFINITY Series by fielding a full-time entry – the No. 00 Ford Mustang for Cole Custer – and one part-time entry – the No. 98 Ford Mustang. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Stewart-Haas Racing operates out of a 200,000-square-foot facility with nearly 370 employees. For more information, please visit us online at www.StewartHaasRacing.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/StewartHaasRacing, on Twitter @StewartHaasRcng and on Instagram @StewartHaasRacing.
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*Media Contact:*
*Hunter PR for Smithfield*
Michael Bernardini
(212) 679-6600
mbernardini@hunterpr.com *True Speed Communication for Stewart-Haas Racing*
Lauren Emling
(704) 885-4267
Lauren.Emling@TrueSpeedCommunication.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/40a5eecb-c6fd-40ce-9386-924d1932929d Reported by GlobeNewswire 12 minutes ago.
Smithfield^® kicked off its 10-day “Road to Daytona” celebration today, commemorating Aric Almirola’s new role as the driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Fusion for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR). As Almirola fuels up his car for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Smithfield will reward fans on and off the track with fun surprises and driver appearances along the way.
Almirola will host a pep rally with students at Pierce Middle School in Tampa on Tuesday, Feb. 13, where he will get them excited for race weekend at Daytona. He will storytell about his journey, race against the principal, and show off the Harley J. Earl trophy that will be presented to the winner of this year’s Daytona 500.
“This is my seventh full season in the NASCAR Cup Series, but I’ve never been more ready to go to Daytona and get in my Smithfield Ford,” Almirola said. “I’m so fired up about this opportunity with Stewart-Haas Racing and Smithfield where we can perform at a high level every week. To be able to get out into the community and say thanks to fans and celebrate with them through Smithfield’s Road to Daytona program makes it even more special.”
In addition to rewarding fans, Almirola will also join Smithfield to give back to the local community on his Road to Daytona. On Friday, Feb. 16, Almirola, along with SHR co-owner and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, will join Smithfield and Winn-Dixie to donate over 40,000 pounds of protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in Daytona Beach as the second stop of Smithfield Foods’ 2018 Helping Hungry Homes^® donation tour. As an additional way to say thank you to the local Daytona community, fans will get the chance to race against Almirola and Stewart in realistic racing simulators following the donation event to see if they have what it takes to defeat the pros. The first 10 fans to beat the drivers’ times will walk away with bragging rights and premium prizes.
Back at the track in Daytona, fans can visit the Smithfield booth in the midway for free samples, a chance to spin the prize wheel, and more race weekend fun. Live and on the airways, Sirius XM hosted by Marty Smith will broadcast live from the Smithfield booth on Thursday afternoon. On Sunday, Almirola and Stewart will have a question-and-answer session before the big Daytona 500 race. Lucky fans in the campground can also be on the lookout for additional giveaways and samples of Smithfield race-day bites hand-delivered from some surprise guests.
“Smithfield’s racing program has been a source of pride for us over the years, and we can’t wait to continue our support of Aric this season,” said Tim Zimmer, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Smithfield Foods’ packaged meats division. “Through our Road to Daytona program, we look forward to connecting with all the race fans who share in our enthusiasm.”
For those who can’t make it to Daytona, Smithfield will share behind-the-scenes racing action and more chances to win on social media. Fans can follow Smithfield on Facebook (@CookingwithSmithfield) and Twitter and Instagram (@SmithfieldBrand), and check out the #SmithfieldRacing hashtag to get in on the fun.
For more information and race-day recipe inspiration, visit www.Smithfield.com.
Smithfield is a brand of Smithfield Foods.
*About Smithfield
*A leading provider of high-quality pork products, Smithfield was founded in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia, establishing the town as the “Ham Capital of the World.” From hand-trimmed bacon and slow-smoked holiday hams to marinated tenderloins, Smithfield brings artistry, authenticity and a commitment to heritage, flavor, and handcrafted excellence to everything it produces. With a vast product portfolio including smoked meats, hams, bacon, sausage, ribs, and a wide variety of fresh pork cuts, the company services retail, foodservice, and deli channels across the United States and 30 countries abroad. All of Smithfield’s products meet the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. To learn more about how Flavor Hails from Smithfield, please visit www.Smithfield.com, www.Twitter.com/SmithfieldBrand, and www.Facebook.com/CookingWithSmithfield. Smithfield is a brand of Smithfield Foods.
*About Smithfield Foods*
Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield*^®*, Eckrich*^®*, Nathan's Famous*^®*, Farmland*^®*, Armour*^®*, Farmer John*^®*, Kretschmar*^®*, John Morrell*^®*, Cook's*^®*, Gwaltney*^®*, Carando*^®*, Margherita*^®*, Curly's*^®*, Healthy Ones*^®*, Morliny*^®*, Krakus*^®* and Berlinki*^®*. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.
*About Stewart-Haas Racing*
Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The organization fields four entries in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series – the No. 4 Ford Fusion for Kevin Harvick, the No. 10 Ford Fusion for Aric Almirola, the No. 14 Ford Fusion for Clint Bowyer and the No. 41 Ford Fusion for Kurt Busch. The team also competes in the NASCAR XFINITY Series by fielding a full-time entry – the No. 00 Ford Mustang for Cole Custer – and one part-time entry – the No. 98 Ford Mustang. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Stewart-Haas Racing operates out of a 200,000-square-foot facility with nearly 370 employees. For more information, please visit us online at www.StewartHaasRacing.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/StewartHaasRacing, on Twitter @StewartHaasRcng and on Instagram @StewartHaasRacing.
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*Media Contact:*
*Hunter PR for Smithfield*
Michael Bernardini
(212) 679-6600
mbernardini@hunterpr.com *True Speed Communication for Stewart-Haas Racing*
Lauren Emling
(704) 885-4267
Lauren.Emling@TrueSpeedCommunication.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/40a5eecb-c6fd-40ce-9386-924d1932929d Reported by GlobeNewswire 12 minutes ago.
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Virginia vs. Virginia Tech odds: Picks from Vegas legend who's 16-6 on college hoops
Legendary Vegas oddsmaker Kenny White has nailed 16 of his last 22 college basketball picks
Reported by CBS Sports 6 hours ago.
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Follow live: No. 19 West Virginia host Oklahoma State in Big 12 showdown
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Reported by ESPN 3 hours ago.
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Study reveals hundreds of black lung cases in Appalachia
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A new research letter published in a medical journal details hundreds of cases of black lung disease in the Central Appalachian coalfields. The study says three clinics in southwestern Virginia identified 416 coal miners with the deadly disease from January 2013 to February 2017. Of those, 157 lived in eastern Kentucky, […]
Reported by Seattle Times 5 hours ago.
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Crumbling national parks mired in $11 billion backlog, but experts scoff at jacking up fees
Three years ago, the National Park Service banned trucks and buses heavier than 10 tons from crossing over the Arlington Memorial Bridge, a major transportation artery connecting Virginia to Washington D.C. And there's speculation that the U.S. Secret Service now refuses to cross the 82-year-old concrete span, though the agency would not confirm whether this was the case.
From afar, the bridge's neoclassical design — finished with sculptures of eagles and bas relief of bison — looks glorious. But inside, it's rotting.
"Most people would be horrified to look behind the curtains of parks," said Robert Manning, professor emeritus at the University of Vermont's Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Read more...
More about Science, National Park Service, National Parks, Maintenance, and Science Reported by Mashable 4 hours ago.
From afar, the bridge's neoclassical design — finished with sculptures of eagles and bas relief of bison — looks glorious. But inside, it's rotting.
"Most people would be horrified to look behind the curtains of parks," said Robert Manning, professor emeritus at the University of Vermont's Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Read more...
More about Science, National Park Service, National Parks, Maintenance, and Science Reported by Mashable 4 hours ago.
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Virginia state prosecutor charged with assault and battery
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Virginia state prosecutor has been fired after he was accused of hitting a co-working and pulling a gun on her. The Virginian-Pilot reports that John Haugh, of Hampton, Virginia, has been charged with assault and battery, a misdemeanor. The newspaper reports that the woman, who is a paralegal for the […]
Reported by Seattle Times 4 hours ago.
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West Virginia to stock waters with golden rainbow trout
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Anglers in West Virginia will someday be pulling more gold from the state’s lakes and streams, thanks to a decision to stock waters with bright-yellow golden rainbow trout. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that in early April, state natural resources officials will change the color of the trout they stock in Mountain […]
Reported by Seattle Times 3 hours ago.
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Watch: Virginia Fan Nails Half-Court Shot For $18K
It's always a good day when a fan nails a half-court shot. It's even better when that fan wins money.
Reported by SI.com 2 hours ago.
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Virginia panel OKs bill allowing slots-like betting at track
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A bill to allow slots-like betting machines to revive the shuttered Colonial Downs horse-racing track outside Richmond has cleared a Virginia House committee. The bill to allow historical horse race wagering, which lets players gamble faster by betting on races that have already happened, passed the House Appropriations Committee Friday 21-1. […]
Reported by Seattle Times 2 hours ago.
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L.A. sheriff's investigators seeking information about Bellflower bar shooting
Los Angeles County sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s help into a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded last weekend outside a Bellflower bar.
Jesus Eduardo Angulo, 20, and a friend were in a parking lot behind the Bottoms Up Bar in the 17400 block of Virginia Avenue... Reported by L.A. Times 1 hour ago.
Jesus Eduardo Angulo, 20, and a friend were in a parking lot behind the Bottoms Up Bar in the 17400 block of Virginia Avenue... Reported by L.A. Times 1 hour ago.
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WATCH: Virginia fan sinks halfcourt shot to win $18K, sends crowd into a frenzy
The UVA fan sunk the stunner on his third attempt and got $18,000 richer in the process
Reported by CBS Sports 2 hours ago.
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Fire destroys 2 buildings in Cumberland’s historic district
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Reported by Seattle Times 1 hour ago.
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Oklahoma State tops struggling No. 19 West Virginia 88-85
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Kendall Smith and Cameron McGriff each scored 20 points and Oklahoma State beat another ranked team on the road, topping No. 19 West Virginia 88-85 Saturday.
Reported by FOX Sports 10 minutes ago.
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Oklahoma State tops struggling No. 19 West Virginia 88-85 (Feb 10, 2018)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Kendall Smith and Cameron McGriff each scored 20 points and Oklahoma State beat another ranked team on the road, topping No. 19 West Virginia 88-85 Saturday.
Reported by FOX Sports 12 minutes ago.
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NCAA tournament committee reveals its top 16 seeds with Virginia at No. 1 overall
Exactly one month before Selection Sunday, the NCAA tournament committee revealed its top 16 seeds based on their current performance.
Reported by azcentral.com 2 hours ago.
Reported by azcentral.com 2 hours ago.
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Virginia No. 1 in preliminary NCAA rankings
Virginia is the top overall seed in preliminary NCAA tournament rankings, with Villanova, Xavier and Purdue earning the other top seeds.
Reported by ESPN 2 hours ago.
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NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Reveals Top 16 Teams of Current Bracket
Virginia, Villanova, Xavier and Purdue are currently one seeds for the NCAA Tournament.
Reported by SI.com 1 hour ago.
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Top 3 in AP Top 25 lose in the same week
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Reported by FOX Sports 38 minutes ago.
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U.Va. rises to No. 1 in AP men's hoops poll for first time since '82
Despite losing 61-60 at home in overtime Saturday night against Virginia Tech, Virginia still reached No. 1 in this week’s Associated Press men’s basketball top 25 poll for the first time since Dec. 1982.
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