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Bomb threat reported at UVa's Shannon Library

Bomb threat reported at UVa's Shannon Library

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

People are being asked to stay clear of UVa's Shannon Library after a bomb threat was reported Friday morning.

Man killed in ODU shooting identified as head of university’s Army ROTC

Man killed in ODU shooting identified as head of university’s Army ROTC

  • Colin Warren-Hicks, Peter Dujardin, John Buzbee, Trevor Metcalfe, Gavin Stone The Virginian-Pilot

A man once convicted of offering support to a terrorist group burst into an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning and opened fire. 

Adding river float trips in Chilhowie is one tourism goal

Adding river float trips in Chilhowie is one tourism goal

  • SPorter

Providing access to the Holston River for float trips, while enhancing Chilhowie’s park is just one of the goals for Chilhowie that Smyth County Tourism will work on in the coming year.

Update: ODU students disarmed and killed gunman who attacked classroom, source says

Update: ODU students disarmed and killed gunman who attacked classroom, source says

  • The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press staff

As he barged in, one source said, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was heard to shout “Allahu akbar,” the Arabic phrase for God is great.

Update: One victim, gunman dead after shooting in ODU classroom

Update: One victim, gunman dead after shooting in ODU classroom

  • The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press staff

The shooting happened just before 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall, the center of the university’s college of business.

A year of transformation for the Saltville PD

A year of transformation for the Saltville PD

  • SPorter

Bryan Lynch took the helm of the Saltville Police Department on Feb. 11, 2025. In the last year, the agency has undergone a transformation – one that has the attention of town leaders.

UVa Health creates new chief medical officer role

UVa Health creates new chief medical officer role

  • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress

Dr. Reid Adams has been named UVa Health's inaugural chief medical officer. The scandal-rocked health system says he will help organize resources around patients and families.

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A year of transformation for the Saltville PD

A year of transformation for the Saltville PD

Adding river float trips in Chilhowie is one tourism goal

Adding river float trips in Chilhowie is one tourism goal

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

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With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

State lawmakers are wrangling over a plan that could end the data center retail sales and use tax exemption.

Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

As the legislature faces potential overtime or a special session to work out a new two-year budget, state revenue collections grew more slowly due in part to a softening labor market.

Mastermind of Roanoke pandemic fraud scheme gets 8 years in prison

Mastermind of Roanoke pandemic fraud scheme gets 8 years in prison

The scam that defrauded nearly $2 million involved fake businesses receiving loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.

State Sen. Rouse sues NFL for disability, says he's 'totally impaired' from injuries

State Sen. Rouse sues NFL for disability, says he's 'totally impaired' from injuries

State Sen. Aaron Rouse is suing the NFL in pursuit of disability payments linked to injuries sustained during his three-year career as a safety.

Read full statement from Future of the Piedmont Foundation's on data center tax exemption

Read full statement from Future of the Piedmont Foundation's on data center tax exemption

On Thursday, the Future of the Piedmont Foundation issued a statement following Monday's land sale agreement of up to 2,990 acres at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill to an entity linked with data centers.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

A1 Minute! March 12, 2026: Court of Champions; McAuliffe announces congressional campaign; Drive and dine for Women's Month

A1 Minute! March 12, 2026: Court of Champions; McAuliffe announces congressional campaign; Drive and dine for Women's Month

Court of Champions; McAuliffe announces congressional campaign; Drive and dine for Women's Month

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

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Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

UVa's Onyenso discusses his eight-block performance vs. NC State

UVa's Onyenso discusses his eight-block performance vs. NC State

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ROTC students subdued Old Dominion gunman, shooting probed as terrorism

ROTC students subdued Old Dominion gunman, shooting probed as terrorism

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Shot-blocking Onyenso leads No. 10 Virginia basketball into ACC semifinals against Miami

Shot-blocking Onyenso leads No. 10 Virginia basketball into ACC semifinals against Miami

Shot-blocking Ugonna Onyenso, who had eight rejections during Virginia's win over NC State on Thursday, leads the Cavaliers into Friday night's semifinal against Miami.

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Matchday 4 for MLS is here, and we have some tough matchups. In the Western Conference, the LA Galaxy have been poor with one win in three games so far. They host 15th-place Kansas, who are yet to secure a win this season, at the Dignity Health Sports Park.

Virginia baseball 3B Noah Murray is happy to be home at Disharoon Park

Virginia baseball 3B Noah Murray is happy to be home at Disharoon Park

Virginia baseball third baseman Noah Murray grew up going to games at Disharoon Park, and after transferring from Duke to UVa this past offseason, it's now his home ballpark.

Hokies' McKenzie on running back room

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Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

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Oil prices soar as Iran's attacks on Mideast shipping continue | Hot off the Wire podcast

Oil prices soar as Iran's attacks on Mideast shipping continue | Hot off the Wire podcast

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How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine the ethics of ambition, exploring burnout, apathy and whether healthy goals require self-awareness, mentorship and meaningful connection to avoid imbalance.

Iran keeps pressure on oil infrastructure as US casualties rise | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran keeps pressure on oil infrastructure as US casualties rise | Hot off the Wire podcast

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Writer Colleen Hoover finds new life as screenwriter

Writer Colleen Hoover finds new life as screenwriter

When Colleen Hoover decided to write the screenplay for “Reminders of Him,” she didn’t know what the process was like. Once she got into it, she understood: “It was nerve-wracking.”

Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long

Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long

Death Valley is teeming with life with a once-in-a-decade blossoming of wildflowers known as a superbloom, transforming a normally brown desert landscape into carpets of gold.

The Benefits of Pruning Your Plants

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Pruning is more than just an aesthetic 'haircut' for your greenery. It can impact the health, safety, and productivity of your plants.

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