Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees.
- ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch
Late Monday, she proposed amending the language to put greater focus on consumer and product safety and to ensure vape shops that illegally sell cannabis face tough punishments.
- DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch
Governors can sign bills into law, suggest amendments or veto bills. The General Assembly returns on April 22 to consider any amendments or try to overturn vetoes.
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The Mel Leaman Free Clinic is addressing one of the biggest problems that stop people from getting care: the lack of transportation.
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Rusty Hamm began caring for the people of Marion and Smyth County when he was 16 years old and volunteered to serve with the fire department and lifesaving crew. Through that experience, he knew early on that he wanted to become a police officer or firefighter. In the years since, he’s serve…
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One U.S. Senate committee is dubbed HELP. Senator Tim Kaine may have found it some help in Marion Tuesday.
- Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff
This week, Smyth Animal Rescue is celebrating the successful adoption of Nikki, who spent 888 days in shelters.
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U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, hosted a rally in Lynchburg on Saturday morning to convince Virginians to vote against the congressional redistricting referendum on April 21.
Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start
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Virginia football general manager Tyler Jones is departing for a job at Stanford, a source confirmed to The Daily Progress late on Monday night.
New Virginia women's coach Aaron Roussell is already tapping into the basketball connections he can access through the Cavaliers' network.
Aaron Roussell was introduced as Virginia women's basketball coach on Monday, and he said a high-major job was never the goal. But his proven track record led to the opportunity.
Bre Warren's attorney, John Fishwick Jr., argued that the NCAA acted in bad faith.
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Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District reports a rabid skunk in Orange County and urges residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wildlife and report possible exposures.
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RRHD reports a rabid skunk near Zachary Taylor Hwy and Terrys Run Rd in Orange, Va., and urges residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wildlife.
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Orange County Public Library received two VPLDA awards for its Revolutionary Self-Expression Program for adults and its innovative curated Book Box service.
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Learn what autism is, why Autism Acceptance Month matters, and simple ways to support inclusion, local events, volunteers, and caregivers in your community.
🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.
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.
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” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.
The beauty of Gilead — the restrictive world Margaret Atwood detailed in “The Handmaid’s Tale” and now “The Testaments” — surprised actress Mattea Conforti, who stars in the latter.
Not reacting with anger can make even the worst situations more tolerable —and fixable. When our responses are caring and appropriate, whatever is bothering us will go away more quickly.
Dear Kid Whisperer, Another teacher at my school recently loaned me a copy of "The Classroom Behavior Manual." Wow! I just read through the entire book yesterday! This book is speaking directly about my school's student population. I teach at the middle school in our city with the lowest socioeconomic demographic and the highest numbers of students with trauma experiences -- not to mention ...
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