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Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger will veto legislation that aimed to limit prescription drug prices to what the Medicare system pays, said state Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, who sponsored the measure.

Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would allow Virginia residents to buy and sell cannabis.

Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

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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.

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable

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Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assault-style firearms in the Commonwealth. Sunday morning, Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins sent a letter to Sheriff Chip Shu…

Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year

Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year

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A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees.

Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically

Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically

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As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings.

JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad

JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad

  • CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record

Billy Napier jokes that he learned how to ride a bike on a football field with his dad, Bill Napier, right there beside him.

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Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

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A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copphead season in Va | A1 Minute

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copphead season in Va | A1 Minute

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

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From the Archives: Broad Street Station

From the Archives: Broad Street Station

A look back at the Richmond train station which houses the Science Museum of Virginia today.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 18

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 18

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 17

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 15

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 14

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Watch: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tears into Blanche over 'anti-weaponization' fund

Watch: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tears into Blanche over 'anti-weaponization' fund

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Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

Javian Jones-Priest is the third running back who has committed to the Hokies for the 2027 recruiting class, joining Stanley Smart and Kelvin Morrison.

Ben James sets Virginia postseason record in Round 2 of Winston-Salem Regional

Ben James sets Virginia postseason record in Round 2 of Winston-Salem Regional

Virginia golfer Ben James shot an 8-under 63 in the second round of the Winston-Salem Regional on Tuesday to set a school-record for the lowest score recorded by a Cavaliers in a regional.

House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have once again scrubbed plans to vote on legislation that would usher in substantial changes to college sports, leaving an uncertain path ahead. Attention is now turning to the Senate, where Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are reportedly preparing their own bipartisan proposal to address a landscape transformed by name, image and ...

Virginia baseball heads to Charlotte for ACC tournament

Virginia baseball heads to Charlotte for ACC tournament

Virginia baseball is the No. 8 seed for this week's ACC baseball tournament in Charlotte, and the Hoos will meet either NC State or Duke on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament
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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

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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 scam attempts
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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

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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 in Virginia
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Building safety month in Virginia

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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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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards
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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards

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Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.

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🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

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Kindle loyalists scramble as Amazon turns page on old e-readers

Kindle loyalists scramble as Amazon turns page on old e-readers

Amazon is ending support for Kindles made in 2012 or earlier, but commentators on social media have offered plenty of solutions to keep the devices useful for years to come.

Vivica A. Fox's New Role? God.

Vivica A. Fox's New Role? God.

Across films like "Set It Off", "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?", "Independence Day", and "Kill Bill", critically heralded actor Vivica A. Fox has played a bank robber, an outspoken widow, a single mom, and a former assassin. Now, in "Is God Is" she plays God. Well, sort of.

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Who rescued whom?

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Who rescued whom?

After Mercy, my beloved therapy dog passed away, I spent the entire weekend in bed. It was my ex who got me to a pet rescue to look at puppies. I didn’t think I was ready, and didn’t really want a puppy, but I went to look because it might make me feel better, and it did, a little.

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