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Chilhowie switches to biodegradable bags for yard waste

Chilhowie switches to biodegradable bags for yard waste

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A new environmentally friendly way to dispose of grass clippings and fallen leaves is now available for Chilhowie residents.

Virginia football QB Chandler Morris denied preliminary injunction in pursuit of 7th year

Virginia football QB Chandler Morris denied preliminary injunction in pursuit of 7th year

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied a preliminary injunction in Charlottesville Circuit Court on Thursday, as the court sided with the NCAA in Morris' eligibility case.

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

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

  • SPorter

The developer of a truck stop planned for a site at Interstate 81’s Exit 39 expects that ground will be broken later this year.

E&H School of Health Sciences is seeing student population growth

E&H School of Health Sciences is seeing student population growth

  • SPorter

Emory & Henry University’s School of Health Sciences’ student enrollment is bouncing back.

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.

Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

  • SPorter

Three Smyth County seniors who are already working for the community’s wellbeing and are achieving academically and athletically were recognized as Good Citizens Wednesday.

Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition

Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition

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These 250 years later, the signers of this country’s Declaration of Independence would likely be proud of multiple Smyth County students, who achieved a new level of recognition with their writing ability and knowledge of history.

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

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Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 6

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 6

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 5

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 4

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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

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.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 3

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 3

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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.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 2

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 2

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Blind Massachusetts man is making it possible for those who can't see to build hundreds of Lego sets

Blind Massachusetts man is making it possible for those who can't see to build hundreds of Lego sets

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Virginia basketball transfer portal primer: How does Ryan Odom retool the roster?

Virginia basketball transfer portal primer: How does Ryan Odom retool the roster?

The transfer portal opens on Tuesday for men's college basketball players. Where does Virginia's roster stand entering the frenzied portal season and how will Ryan Odom retool his roster?

Report: Virginia star Kymora Johnson enters the transfer portal

Report: Virginia star Kymora Johnson enters the transfer portal

Virginia women's basketball star Kymora Johnson is entering the transfer portal.

Ethan Grunkemeyer thankful that challenging 2025 season allowed him to grow as a QB

Ethan Grunkemeyer thankful that challenging 2025 season allowed him to grow as a QB

"I think just the growth process was just the biggest thing that I was really thankful for," he said.

Andrew Callahan: NFL draft prospects who are best fits for the Patriots

Andrew Callahan: NFL draft prospects who are best fits for the Patriots

BOSTON — A big board is all-encompassing. All positions, all prospects of interest, all possibilities at every pick laid out before draft day. This is not that. This is a list of “my guys,” an increasingly common exercise during draft season where a writer or analyst lists prospects they’re higher on than media consensus. Except “my guys” aren’t for me. They’re players for the New England ...

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Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

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.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

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' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

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

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.

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Blind Massachusetts man is making it possible for those who can't see to build hundreds of Lego sets

Blind Massachusetts man is making it possible for those who can't see to build hundreds of Lego sets

Matthew Shifrin is making it possible for those who can't see to build hundreds of Lego sets using free accessibility instructions created by sighted and blind volunteers in his nonprofit group. (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi)

What to Stream: Sydney Sweeney, 'Malcolm in the Middle,' Jonah Hill, 'Hacks' and Ella Langley

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Also streaming this week: Country hitmaker Ella Langley releases her sophomore album, and Nintendo drops the monster combat game Pokémon Champions.

Erik Per Sullivan turned down 'buckets of money' for Malcolm In The Middle reboot.

Erik Per Sullivan turned down 'buckets of money' for Malcolm In The Middle reboot.

The actor who originally played Dewey, Malcolm's younger brother, has resisted attempts to pull him away from his literature studies at Harvard University. In an interview with The Guardian, Jane Kaczmarek, who played matriarch Lois and Per Sullivan's on-screen mother, said the retired actor…

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