In 2002, a 23-year-old driver named Kurt Busch was just starting to reel off wins in what would eventually become his NASCAR hall of fame career.
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Kyle Busch, one of the most prolific drivers in NASCAR history, died suddenly this week at age 41 during a trip to Charlotte.
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This coming weekend, Smyth County will once again observe Memorial Day with a full slate of activities in Marion.
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Richard “Dickie” Keesling is once again serving as Marion Fire-EMS’s chief. The news of his promotion came on Thursday morning.
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When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes.
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would allow Virginia residents to buy and sell cannabis.
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As floodwater was rising on Feb. 16, 2025, a person was stranded about 150 feet from the Holston River’s shore in Saltville. The individual was clinging to a tree. Rescuers were able to save him.
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The university’s Board of Visitors will consider a proposal during its upcoming meeting on June 1-2 to create Hokie Ventures, LLC.
Charlottesville has resolved that any art made from the city's former statue of Robert E. Lee can be displayed in a city park. But that still leaves plenty of questions.
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Child, 2 months old, dies in car while mother is on the job in Spotsylvania
Virginia men's lacrosse is replacing Lars Tiffany with one of his assistants. Offensive coordinator Kevin Cassese was promoted to head coach on Tuesday.
Virginia Tech landed a pledge from one of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2027 recruiting class on Monday.
Virginia baseball is heading to the Hattiesburg Regional, where host Southern Miss along with Jacksonville State and Little Rock await the Cavaliers. What to know about the Hoos and their foes.
The Hokies will play Cal Poly on Friday in a regional hosted by UCLA.
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Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.
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Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.
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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.
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Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”
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Billy Idol was honored for his lifetime achievement at the 2026 American Music Awards. On stage, he performed the songs "Eyes Without a Face" and "Dancing with Myself."
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