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How Virginia basketball found success in coach Ryan Odom's first season

How Virginia basketball found success in coach Ryan Odom's first season

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia basketball's season came to an end in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night, closing coach Ryan Odom's first year in charge of the Hoos. They finished 30-6. How Odom found success in Year 1.

Meet Smyth County's Pet of the Week: Sable

Meet Smyth County's Pet of the Week: Sable

    Meet Smyth Animal Rescue’s Pet of the Week, Sable, who has lived 334 days in the shelter.

    With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting  |  Special Report

    With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting | Special Report

    • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

    The Virginia Constitution gives voters the final say on whether to amend the document, but the state's highest court ultimately could decide whether to allow redistricting this year.

    Quadruple amputee cornhole player wanted for murder arrested in Albemarle County

    Quadruple amputee cornhole player wanted for murder arrested in Albemarle County

    • AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press

    Authorities say a professional cornhole player who is also a quadruple amputee fatally shot a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument. 

    Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running  |  Special Report

    Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running | Special Report

    • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

    In February, Virginia Democrats revealed a proposed new political map that would give them an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 congressional districts. 

    Virginia becomes first First Four team to reach Sweet Sixteen after 2OT win over Iowa

    Virginia becomes first First Four team to reach Sweet Sixteen after 2OT win over Iowa

    • JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press

    Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia became the first First Four to reach the regional semifinals after an 83-75 double-overtime win over No. 2 seed Iowa.

    State education leaders bring listening tour to SWVA

    State education leaders bring listening tour to SWVA

    • SPorter

    Virginia education’s top leaders were in Southwest Virginia Wednesday, and when they headed home, they took hours of insights, ideas, and harsh realities with them for more study.

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    With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting | Special Report

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    Martinsville-built car breaks stock-car land speed record at 253 mph

    A Martinsville-built stock car has broken the world land speed record, reaching 253 mph Monday on a former space shuttle runway and surpassing a mark that had stood for nearly two decades.

    What we know about the quadruple amputee cornhole champ arrested for murder in Virginia

    What we know about the quadruple amputee cornhole champ arrested for murder in Virginia

    Before his arrest in Albemarle County on Monday, Dayton Webber was an inspiration: a quadruple amputee cornhole champion. Now, he stands accused of murder. 

    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 25

    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 25

    Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

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    5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

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    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

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    Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

    Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

    One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 23

    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 23

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    Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

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    China's fuel prices surge as the war on Iran disrupts oil supplies

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    WATCH: Virginia baseball celebrates after a bases-clearing double in the 8th

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    In the region: VMI's Holmstrom reportedly bound for portal

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    Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

    Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

    Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

    No. 9 Virginia baseball pulls away from Maryland in Collegiate Clash run-rule victory

    No. 9 Virginia baseball pulls away from Maryland in Collegiate Clash run-rule victory

    No. 9 Virginia scored 11 unanswered runs in the seventh and eighth innings to take down Maryland, 16-6, in the 2nd annual Collegiate Clash in Fredericksburg.

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    Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

    🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

    Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

    Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

    The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs.

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    Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery; temperatures soar in Southwest | Hot off the Wire podcast

    🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

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    Leafy greens top 'Dirty Dozen' list of fruits and veggies with pesticides residues

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