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Former UVa football player accused of rape says complainant's own words ruin her case

Former UVa football player accused of rape says complainant's own words ruin her case

  • HAWES SPENCER The Daily Progress

Jahmal Edrine, a former UVa wide receiver accused of rape, has filed for a dismissal of the case against him, using the alleged victim's own words against her.

Four arrested in homicide case in which victim was found in a Caroline pond

Four arrested in homicide case in which victim was found in a Caroline pond

  • KEITH EPPS The Free Lance–Star

A multi-agency investigation led to four arrests in the homicide of a Hopewell teen found in Sparta, with more charges possible.

Spanberger signed into law a batch of education bills aimed at student safety

Spanberger signed into law a batch of education bills aimed at student safety

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

The eight bills largely focus on K-12 schools, and each of them passed with bipartisan support.

Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

  • DAVE RESS and MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Tens of thousands of Virginians have dropped Obamacare coverage after costs soared, and tens of thousands more could do so in the next few days.

Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Former Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, says the data center industry is in retreat after the Virginia Court of Appeals threw out rezoning decisions for the Prince William Digital Gateway this week.

NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

  • KEITH EPPS The Free Lance–Star

For the second time in four days, an apparent homicide victim has been found in the Sparta area of Caroline County.

Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

    Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.

    Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

    Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

      Gov. Abigail Spanberger declined an invitation from former Gov. George Allen to debate him on the upcoming referendum on congressional redistricting.

      Spanberger signs 22 bills, including one concerning pharmacy benefit managers

      Spanberger signs 22 bills, including one concerning pharmacy benefit managers

        Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a centerpiece of the list of measures she asked the General Assembly to pass to rein in health care bills.

        So many bills, so little time: Work shifts to Spanberger

        So many bills, so little time: Work shifts to Spanberger

          More than 750 bills and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly this year have landed on Gov. Abigail Spanberger's desk, with about 400 yet to arrive.

          Child dies in drowning in Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel pool

          Child dies in drowning in Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel pool

            Police responded to the 800 block of Atlantic Avenue following a report of a drowning between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday.

            An amputee cornhole champ is accused of murder. His Tesla may have filmed him do it.

            An amputee cornhole champ is accused of murder. His Tesla may have filmed him do it.

              Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee cornhole champion, is accused of fatally shooting a friend in his car. That car, a Tesla, may have valuable footage of the crime.

              Amherst County house fire leaves one dead and another severely burned

              Amherst County house fire leaves one dead and another severely burned

                A person was found dead in Amherst County where a fire broke out Thursday night and a man was severely burned, the county's fire and emergency medical services department said.  

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 4

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 4

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 3

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 3

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                A1 Minute! April 2, 2026: Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

                A1 Minute! April 2, 2026: Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

                Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 2

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 2

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Former UVa football player accused of rape says complainant's own words ruin her case

                Former UVa football player accused of rape says complainant's own words ruin her case

                Jahmal Edrine, a former UVa wide receiver accused of rape, has filed for a dismissal of the case against him, using the alleged victim's own words against her.

                Four arrested in homicide case in which victim was found in a Caroline pond

                Four arrested in homicide case in which victim was found in a Caroline pond

                A multi-agency investigation led to four arrests in the homicide of a Hopewell teen found in Sparta, with more charges possible.

                Spanberger signed into law a batch of education bills aimed at student safety

                Spanberger signed into law a batch of education bills aimed at student safety

                The eight bills largely focus on K-12 schools, and each of them passed with bipartisan support.

                Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

                Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

                Tens of thousands of Virginians have dropped Obamacare coverage after costs soared, and tens of thousands more could do so in the next few days.

                Nation & World

                Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real

                Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real

                WKRP is coming to Cincinnati, according to the current owner of the call sign. It was made famous by “WKRP in Cincinnati,” the sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1982.

                Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

                Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

                A year and a half after winning the White House by promising to lower costs and end wars, Donald Trump is overseeing surging energy costs and an escalating overseas conflict.

                Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

                Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

                The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.

                US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member missing

                US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member missing

                Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, and while one crew member was rescued in Iran, the whereabouts of at least one other was unknown. 

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                Smyth supervisor seeks more communication from Thomas Bridge Water system

                Smyth supervisor seeks more communication from Thomas Bridge Water system

                Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

                Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

                Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now

                Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

                Contributor
                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Crime

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                This stems from the missing cellphone of ex-city spokesperson Petula Burks, who fired Connie Clay, the city’s former Freedom of Information Act officer, in 2024.

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

                Politics

                Spanberger signed into law a batch of education bills aimed at student safety

                Spanberger signed into law a batch of education bills aimed at student safety

                The eight bills largely focus on K-12 schools, and each of them passed with bipartisan support.

                Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

                Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

                Tens of thousands of Virginians have dropped Obamacare coverage after costs soared, and tens of thousands more could do so in the next few days.

                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

                Former Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, says the data center industry is in retreat after the Virginia Court of Appeals threw out rezoning decisions for the Prince William Digital Gateway this week.

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

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