Virginia sports betting experienced a February slowdown (copy) (copy) (copy) David McGee Apr 2, 2026 Apr 2, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save David McGee Sports wagering in Virginia dipped dramatically for the third consecutive month during February, following a similar pattern from the prior year.kAm%@E2= H286C:?8 H2D Sdfc]dh >:==:@? 5FC:?8 u63CF2CJ a_ae[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 (65?6D52J C6A@CE 7C@> E96 ':C8:?:2 {@EE6CJ]k^AmkAm(9:=6 E92E C6AC6D6?ED 2 b]aT :?4C62D6 @G6C E96 Sdde]gb >:==:@? H286C65 5FC:?8 u63CF2CJ a_ad[ :E :D `e]cT 564=:?6 7C@> y2?F2CJ a_ae E@E2=D 2?5 `hT 36=@H E96 Sf`_]hc >:==:@? H286C65 5FC:?8 s646>36C a_ad[ =@EE6CJ 7:8FC6D D9@H]k^AmkAm(9:=6 u63CF2CJ H2D 2 564=:?6 7C@> E96 AC:@C >@?E9[ :E :D =6DD E92? E96 acT 5C@A E92E @44FCC65 7C@> y2?F2CJ E@ u63CF2CJ :? a_ad[ H96? H286C:?8 A=F>>6E65 7C@> Sfbe]ee >:==:@? 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Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations A handful of parents were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building prior to the School Board’s Monday evening meeting.
Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.
Health Commission analysis finds Smyth hospital 'at risk of closure' Last week, a report was released to the Governor and state legislators that said 13 Virginia rural hospitals are either at “immediate risk of …
'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.
Mount Rogers Community Services makes case for its funding requests Mount Rogers Community Services is asking the localities in its service region to pay $13.70 per capita toward mental health, developmental di…
