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Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School

Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School

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The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.

Record $75 million gift to benefit Virginia Tech athletics, Honors College

Record $75 million gift to benefit Virginia Tech athletics, Honors College

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT and ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech announced Thursday it received its largest donation ever through a $75 million pledge that will see most of it go to athletics and a sizeable portion directed to the Honors College. 

Smyth's Octagon House enters new chapter with donation of original materials

Smyth's Octagon House enters new chapter with donation of original materials

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Leaders of the foundation working to restore Smyth County’s Octagon House described Saturday’s event as the beginning of a new chapter.

Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year. 

Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

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For five days this July, 20 Smyth County students will get an opportunity to realize their potential, learn about the criminal justice system and its careers, and get to know local law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders.

Stitch & Style: Marion Senior High group develops student-based enterprise

Stitch & Style: Marion Senior High group develops student-based enterprise

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Skeins of chunky yarn fill the multiple cubicles lining a portion of the classroom wall. Everyone, teacher and students alike, believe the yarn supply will only continue to grow. They’ve found a creative experience that’s teaching business skills, encouraging time away from digital devices, …

Suspect in Virginia deputy's shooting death arrested in North Carolina

Suspect in Virginia deputy's shooting death arrested in North Carolina

  • BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin

A widespread multi-agency manhunt spanned parts of Virginia and North Carolina for Michael Timothy Puckett.

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Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School

Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School

Fog is riddled with bacteria, study finds

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 7

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 7

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 7

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 7

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 4

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Police seek witnesses in fatal Stafford County bus crash

Police seek witnesses in fatal Stafford County bus crash

FREDERICKSBURG — The Virginia State Police investigators are looking for witnesses to help in their investigation of the fatal bus crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County on Friday.

Virginia Tech board names new rector, vice rector after Rocovich removal

Virginia Tech board names new rector, vice rector after Rocovich removal

On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors elected members Jim Miller and Nancy Dye as its next rector and vice rector, less than a week after Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed former Rector John Rocovich from the board.

Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

As Virginia regulators and legislators grapple with the impact of data centers’ huge demand for electricity on other ratepayers’ bills, Sen. Mark Warner is co-sponsoring legislation for a national approach.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 3

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 3

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Former UVa TE Neville on All-UFL season with Battlehawks

Former UVa TE Neville on All-UFL season with Battlehawks

'So, so happy!' Granollers and Zeballos celebrate winning Men's Doubles title for second year in a row

'So, so happy!' Granollers and Zeballos celebrate winning Men's Doubles title for second year in a row

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Virginia baseball adds A-10 Pitcher of Year and Richmond transfer Joey Giordano

Virginia baseball adds A-10 Pitcher of Year and Richmond transfer Joey Giordano

Virginia baseball secured a critical transfer addition on Sunday, landing former Richmond standout and 2026 A-10 Pitcher of the Year Joey Giordano.

Former Virginia TE Tyler Neville 'thankful' for All-UFL season with St. Louis Battlehawks

Former Virginia TE Tyler Neville 'thankful' for All-UFL season with St. Louis Battlehawks

Former Virginia football tight end Tyler Neville earned All-UFL honors after a standout campaign with the St. Louis Battlehawks.

Delaware transfer OF Sal Mineo commits to Virginia baseball

Delaware transfer OF Sal Mineo commits to Virginia baseball

Virginia baseball picked up its first transfer addition of the offseason, landing a commitment from former Delaware outfielder Sal Mineo on Saturday.

'So, so happy!' Granollers and Zeballos celebrate winning Men's Doubles title for second year in a row

'So, so happy!' Granollers and Zeballos celebrate winning Men's Doubles title for second year in a row

'So, so happy!' Granollers and Zeballos celebrate winning Men's Doubles title for second year in a row

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Update on Orange County summer child care sites
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Update on Orange County summer child care sites

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Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.

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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament
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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

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Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.

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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts
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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.

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Building safety month in Virginia
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Building safety month in Virginia

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Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”

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Having a purpose — discovering what the “monster” is and who’s behind it — inspires the friends and gives “The Boroughs” its own “Stranger Things” vibe.

Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

One month before America’s 250th birthday, events and celebrations commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence are as fragmented as the nation’s politics and culture in 2026.

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