Mark Sage

Virginia

Group Editor at SWVA Today

Mark Sage is the group editor of the Southwest Virginia weekly newspaper group.

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Articles

Pioneers blank GW

1 month ago | swvatoday.com | Mark Sage

BaseballPioneers blank GWParker Moore struck out 11 in pitching a six-hit shutout as the Fort Chiswell Pioneers overpowered George Wythe 9-0. Moore has mastered the Maroons this season as he tossed a no-hitter against them on April 17. In 12 innings against GW this season, he’s rang up 23 strikeouts. Moore also had two hits. Cooper Davis went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and Brayden Billings drove in two runs.
Virginia consumers will soon see less junk fees

1 month ago | swvatoday.com | Mark Sage

Virginia consumers should see less hidden fees on the purchase price of certain items, starting in July. Gov. Glenn Youngkin on May 2 approved twin bills from the Virginia House and Senate that update the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and will force certain businesses to disclose the total price of services and products before a purchase. Hidden fees and surcharges often tacked on near the end of a purchase will become a more clear part of the advertised price, according to the legislation.
Honaker hammers GW

1 month ago | swvatoday.com | Mark Sage

BaseballHonaker hammers GWKam Beavers went 3-for-5, scored two runs and tallied two RBIs as the Honaker Tigers outslugged George Wythe for a 17-8 non-district victory. Connor Musick’s three RBIs, Eli McGlothlin’s two hits and Christian Ball’s two hits were also a key part of a 13-hit attack. The teams combined for 25 runs, 22 hits, nine errors, 14 strikeouts and eight walks. Cade Bralley went 4-for-4 and scored four runs to pace George Wythe.
Follow the Crowd - Predicting Enrolment at Scale

2 months ago | medium.com | Mark Sage

“The huger the mob, and the greater the apparent anarchy, the more perfect is its sway. It is the supreme Law of Unreason.
Floyd fighters making MMA debuts

2 months ago | swvatoday.com | Mark Sage

Floyd fighters are on a roll. And two of them are gearing up to roll at a Wytheville mixed martial arts competition. Charlie Farley and Dylan McDowell are just two of several Buffalo Mountain Martial Arts students preparing for action in the coming weeks, with both making their MMA debuts at Saturday’s Titans of the Cage event at the Wytheville Recreation Center. Farley, 29, is slated to fight Jonathan Tate of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, at the April 12 event.
Auburn, Floyd tie on pitch

2 months ago | swvatoday.com | Mark Sage

The Eagles and Buffaloes both scored goals in the final 10 minutes of regulation, and then went scoreless in two overtime periods to end their clash in a 1-1 draw. Jude Miear put the Eagles (3-0-1) on the board with a goal off a free kick. The Buffaloes (0-1-2) answered with a goal from freshman AJ Miller in the final two minutes.
The Points Illusion: How Loyalty Rewards Outsell Discounts

Mar 28, 2025 | medium.com | Mark Sage

Mark Sage·Follow11 min read·--Conventional wisdom says the best way to drive sales is to cut prices. Give people a discount, and they’ll buy more. Right? That’s what we thought — until we tested it. What we found instead was that customers often spend more when you give them less. Not less product, but less value. Specifically — loyalty points. Tiny, future-facing, psychologically powerful.
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Mar 25, 2025 | swvatoday.com | Mark Sage

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Virginia bill expands autism training for school personnel

Mar 10, 2025 | swvatoday.com | Mark Sage

Instructional personnel and school board employees who work alongside autistic students will have optional, advanced professional development opportunities, according to recent legislation. Sen. William Stanley Jr., R-Franklin, sponsored Senate Bill 1293, which passed both chambers unanimously. School instructors and employees will have the annual option for advanced training to better support autistic students.
Invasive species bills aim to close retail gap, educate consumers

Mar 10, 2025 | swvatoday.com | Mark Sage

Lawmakers recently sent the governor twin bills that he vetoed last year, which aim to protect the state’s native wildlife by educating consumers on invasive plants. Del. Holly Seibold, D-Fairfax, introduced House Bill 1941and Sen. Saddam Salim, D-Fairfax, introduced Senate Bill 1166. The bills, which passed with bipartisan support, require stores to post signage to educate shoppers on invasive species and encourage native plants as an alternative.