The Saltville Police Department sent the only Virginia law enforcement representative to join a unique team in Washington, D.C., for the country’s 250th anniversary celebration.
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A Chilhowie High School graduate’s writing was honored at the Executive Mansion in Richmond on Thursday morning.
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Marion’s Lincoln Theatre is facing challenges that could impact its viability. Those challenges include facility needs, revenue loss, and economic conditions that are impacting ticket sales.
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More than 12 years after the McMullin Bridge was closed, construction began Monday on its replacement.
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A Smyth County educator took part in a ceremonial check presentation to recognize the $914 million the Virginia Lottery has raised for Virginia’s K-12 public schools.
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Only days ago, Kaden Honeycutt announced he and his wife were expecting their first child in February.
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Hunter Trivette believes in pursuing excellence, but, as he’s matured, his idea of what that means has changed.
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BALTIMORE — As Mallory Rubin took her spot in front of Camden Yards’ mound Thursday night, she channeled her inner Adley Rutschman from his MLB debut. Ball in hand, ready to throw the ceremonial first pitch, Rubin didn’t rush. She looked around the crown jewel of a ballpark, took a deep breath, cracked a wide smile, looked in for the sign and fired home. The pitch was just a bit inside, but ...
DENVER — Deion Sanders’ lawyers sure ain’t hard to find these days. We kid, of course, but goodness gracias — this Colorado football season, which is slated to open on Sept. 3 in Atlanta against Georgia Tech, can’t get here quick enough for Buffs fans. Just so they’ll have something to talk about other than the latest round of reported subpoenas. The college football wonks on the Grading The ...
The litigious world of college sports got even more confusing with another major court ruling two weeks before the college football season begins. On Friday, the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the NCAA a stay in an order that reverses a Colorado judge’s recent decision granting players from the class of 2022 one last season of eligibility in the upcoming academic year. ...
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Nelson County Public Schools hosts its 2nd Annual Special Olympics Feet Meet on Sept. 9, 2026, bringing students together to celebrate inclusion, teamwork and fun.
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Madison County warns residents that Verizon plans to discontinue copper landline service, raising 911, medical alert, and coverage concerns and inviting FCC comments.
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Discover fall festivals, corn mazes, trails, craft beverages, sweet treats and lodging options that make Spotsylvania, Virginia a colorful autumn getaway.
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