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'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion

'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion

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The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.

Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest

Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest

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Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.

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.

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Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest

Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest

'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion

'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion

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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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 8

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 8

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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

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

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Coverage of newborn babies injured at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU

Coverage of newborn babies injured at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 4

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.

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Iran halts strikes against Israel, Netanyahu stuck between Trump and ministers

Iran halts strikes against Israel, Netanyahu stuck between Trump and ministers

Trump Won't Rule Out Compensation For January 6 Rioters

Trump Won't Rule Out Compensation For January 6 Rioters

Senate bill targets sports betting ads aimed at children

Senate bill targets sports betting ads aimed at children

Iran's Ghalibaf warns of 'direct confrontation' amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Iran's Ghalibaf warns of 'direct confrontation' amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon

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LOOKING BACK: UVa alums Reyna, Olsen team up in 2006 World Cup

LOOKING BACK: UVa alums Reyna, Olsen team up in 2006 World Cup

When the U.S. men’s national team flew out to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, three former University of Virginia standouts also made the trip.

Four-star offensive lineman Saunders commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star offensive lineman Saunders commits to Virginia Tech

The second-highest rated offensive lineman in Virginia verbally committed to Virginia Tech late Sunday afternoon to cap a stellar recruiting day for the Hokies.

Four-star cornerback Woods verbally commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star cornerback Woods verbally commits to Virginia Tech

Another four-star prospect announced his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech during the Hokies’ first recruiting weekend in June.

Four-star receiver Wade verbally commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star receiver Wade verbally commits to Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech’s first recruiting weekend in June netted a four-star wide receiver prospect.

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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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Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.

Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

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Savannah Guthrie shares new message about missing mother Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie shares new message about missing mother Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie is sharing a new message about her missing mother as the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fifth month.

Summer books: Our 50 coolest books for your hottest months

Summer books: Our 50 coolest books for your hottest months

I just asked AI what the reading situation looks like this summer. I asked, knowing very well what it looks like, but I was curious what it would say. AI said that this summer, reading will resemble “flexible, engaging, often digital-forward activities designed to build skills.” Did it mistake my prompt for the ghosts of old school reading lists? It left out the part about naughty nannies and ...

Five books we can't wait to read in June

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MINNEAPOLIS -- It’s not quite beach time in Minnesota but it’s never too early to break out the beach reads. Whether you’re heading to the cabin, a hammock or a lake with unusually warm water, we have some suggestions for you, including a literary superstar who became an Oscar nominee earlier this year and a couple of guys who have Taylor Swift’s ear: ‘The Hardest, Longest Race,’ Eric ...

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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.

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