The governor is up against an 11:59 p.m. deadline to decide on some of the biggest and most contentious measures lawmakers passed this year.
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Rusty Hamm began caring for the people of Marion and Smyth County when he was 16 years old and volunteered to serve with the fire department and lifesaving crew. Through that experience, he knew early on that he wanted to become a police officer or firefighter. In the years since, he’s serve…
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One U.S. Senate committee is dubbed HELP. Senator Tim Kaine may have found it some help in Marion Tuesday.
- Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff
This week, Smyth Animal Rescue is celebrating the successful adoption of Nikki, who spent 888 days in shelters.
- DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress
President Donald Trump plans to visit Charlottesville Friday evening for a meeting with his super PAC. It will be his first time in the area in a decade.
- ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced Thursday that he will step down in the coming months.
- Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff
After delaying their decision by a month, Smyth County’s planners were unable to reach a recommendation on a request to transform a former auto graveyard into a junkyard.
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U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, hosted a rally in Lynchburg on Saturday morning to convince Virginians to vote against the congressional redistricting referendum on April 21.
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Aaron Roussell was introduced as Virginia women's basketball coach on Monday, and he said a high-major job was never the goal. But his proven track record led to the opportunity.
Rory McIlroy became the fourth player ever to retain his Masters title following his one-shot win at Augusta National.
Brown would have been the runaway leader in every receiving category for the Hokies last season when he shined at Duke.
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Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District reports a rabid skunk in Orange County and urges residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wildlife and report possible exposures.
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RRHD reports a rabid skunk near Zachary Taylor Hwy and Terrys Run Rd in Orange, Va., and urges residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wildlife.
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Orange County Public Library received two VPLDA awards for its Revolutionary Self-Expression Program for adults and its innovative curated Book Box service.
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Learn what autism is, why Autism Acceptance Month matters, and simple ways to support inclusion, local events, volunteers, and caregivers in your community.
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Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.
Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.
“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.
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Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday share laughs and struggle to keep a straight face during their playful interview about The Testaments.
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