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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The families of Joshua Mardis, John "Luke" Fergusson and Nicholas Troutman have settled with nine of close to 40 defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit.Â
Colonial Beach, located in Westmoreland County in Virginia’s Northern Neck, has one of the largest beach fronts in the state.
There’s been a lot of talk recently both touting the benefits of AI, but also the dangers of it as well, as artificial intelligence is likely coming for a lot of our jobs. However, now experts say, it might also be able to predict the future. At least with regards to how much your home might…
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What does the Tenth Circuit's decision in the fifth-year eligibility lawsuit mean for Virginia football defensive linemen Jacob Holmes and Cazeem Moore?
Virginia football linebacker Landon Danley keeps a 'starter mindset' to stay ready for when the Cavaliers will call on him.
What the Stanford folks have to say.
Virginia basketball is headed to the nation's capital this November for a non-conference clash with Arkansas.
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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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Authorities identify 24-year-old firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel as the victim in an Aug. 13, 2026, Lake Anna drowning in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
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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.
🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.
"Ted Lasso" is hardly the only show to reboot after calling it quits, but after starting the fourth season, we're wondering if a return to Richmond was necessary.
🎧 A personal list of influential thinkers becomes a broader conversation about happiness, virtue, education and whether philosophy can genuinely change the course of a life.
🎧 From everyday lies to artificial intelligence, the hosts examine self-deception, declining trust and how repeated choices gradually shape personal character.
Today, doulas are covered in 26 states and Washington, D.C. An additional 20 states have considered proposals or are working to implement similar policies.
Driven by social media hype and a growing distrust of public health guidance, consumer demand for experimental drugs exploded over the past decade.
The Russian River was running low and slowly. A few miles outside Guerneville at Steelhead Beach, several men stepped into the water, laden with flotation devices. A duck, a flamingo, a unicorn ... "Don't you know?" asked Anna Deurloo, standing by me on the shore. "It's Lazy Bear Week! That's why the river is full of bears: big hairy men with beards. And Speedos." Deurloo, who lives in ...
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