Liam McPoyle

Reporting someone for suspected abuse is a profoundly serious matter. Even so, mandated reporters aren’t required to investigate or prove anything—only to report when they have reasonable grounds to suspect abuse. And if CPS later finds the report unsubstantiated, that doesn’t create legal liability as long as it was made in good faith and without malice. Any “blowback” in those situations is far more likely to be social or professional tension, not legal consequences.

The Wise Co School Board met last night and understandably avoided any discussion of the former coach or the UHS principal. What was not understandable was the decision to eliminate public comment altogether. Why make an unnecessary, unforced error that only deepens public frustration and distrust? WCYB covered the meeting, along with a reporter from The New York Times. This isn’t going to go away quietly.

Essentially one and the same. Behavioral Science Unit was the original name. It expanded and evolved into the Behavioral Analysis Unit, which is the name used by the FBI today.

Of course, school employees are mandated reporters and "must report as soon as possible—and no later than 24 hours—after having reason to suspect abuse or neglect." The key word is suspect, not prove.

Small school. Small town. I’m not saying anyone had a smoking gun—but odds are high that some people knew, or at least strongly suspected it.

Joey Freshwater!

Grayson Co probably wins had the game been played at UVA Wise

If Rye Cove still wore these beauties, they’d be a two-TD favorite.

VIRGINIA STATE FINALS CLASS 1 Rappahannock (Warsaw) 28 (53%) Rye Cove (Clinchport) 27 (47%) CLASS 2 Strasburg 26 (73%) Glenvar (Salem) 17 (27%) CLASS 3 Kettle Run (Nokesville) 30 (57%) Lake Taylor (Norfolk) 28 (43%) CLASS 4 Varina (Richmond) 38 (97%) Loudoun Co (Leesburg) 8 (3%) CLASS 5 Maury (Norfolk) 35 (80%) Highland Springs 22 (20%) CLASS 6 Oscar Smith (Chesapeake) 34 (77%) North Stafford (Stafford) 22 (23%) NORTH CAROLINA STATE FINALS 1A Wilson Prep Academy (Wilson) 35 (65%) Robbinsville 28 (35%) 2A Tarboro 35 (81%) Murphy 21 (19%) 3A Shelby 38 (75%) Kinston 27 (25%)] 4A Reidsville 31 (53%) Brevard 30 (47%) 5A Crest (Shelby) 41 (94%) James B Hunt (Wilson) 17 (6%) 6A Watauga (Boone) 38 (74%) Middle Creek (Apex) 28 (26%) 7A #121 Grimsley (Greensboro) 28 (65%) Clayton 21 (35%)] 8A #41 William A Hough (Cornelius) 28 (86%) Millbrook (Raleigh) 12 (14%)

Thankfully, there was no teammate-kissing set to “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

After watching his postgame interview, it’s easy to see why most Union fans back Edwards. He comes across as humble, likable, and genuinely trustworthy.

Can't wait to see how 'Blank Cassette' spins those stats

CalPreps: Glenvar 20 (53%) Union 19 (47%) Actual: Glenvar 21 Union 20

I didn't hate the call and completely get it...Chandler from the 2 1/2 is a pretty good bet...Just would've preferred to see an option

Good point