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US military refueling plane goes down in Iraq; rescue is underway

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

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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.

Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed panel

Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed panel

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger sent an unmistakable message to colleges and universities with the appointment of former VMI Superintendent Cedric Wins and former UVa Rector Robert Hardie to a higher education advisory panel.

Virginia Tech's Mike Young enters ACC Tournament on a 'soapbox'

Virginia Tech's Mike Young enters ACC Tournament on a 'soapbox'

  • MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times

"I've got an NCAA Tournament team," Young said.

Spanberger to appoint criminal justice veterans and a pastor to parole board

Spanberger to appoint criminal justice veterans and a pastor to parole board

  • LUCA POWELL Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger will soon announce five appointments to the Virginia Parole Board.

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A year of transformation for the Saltville PD

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Meet Smyth’s Pet of the Week: Diamond

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

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

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Special Weather Statement until THU 1:45 PM EDT

Moderate to Heavy Snowfall Affecting Travel in New River Valley

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign

Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign

Hours after her campaign announcement, a coalition of prominent Virginia leaders announced their support.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 11

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 11

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Former Hampton GOP delegate behind an anti-redistricting flyer invoking Jim Crow

Former Hampton GOP delegate behind an anti-redistricting flyer invoking Jim Crow

The circulation of campaign flyers urging Black Virginians to vote against a redistricting referendum was roundly criticized by Democrats this week.

Virginia businesses sound alarm over proposed repeal of data center tax break

Virginia businesses sound alarm over proposed repeal of data center tax break

A Senate proposal to repeal a lucrative tax break for data centers has brought budget talks to a standstill and set off alarm bells for some business organizations across the state.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 10

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 10

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Southern Virginia land sale agreement OK'd for developer linked to data centers

Southern Virginia land sale agreement OK'd for developer linked to data centers

An entity overseeing the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill entered into a purchase and sale agreement Monday afternoon with a firm tied to data center development.

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UVa's Thomas on closing out a win in the ACC Tournament against NC State

UVa's Thomas on closing out a win in the ACC Tournament against NC State

UVa G Hall on tough win vs. NC State in ACC quarters

UVa G Hall on tough win vs. NC State in ACC quarters

Iran’s new leader issues ‘silent’ first message, former Biden adviser calls it ‘striking’

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Virginia's steady, poised veteran guards helped Hoos close out NC State

Virginia's steady, poised veteran guards helped Hoos close out NC State

Malik Thomas scored 6 of his 16 points in the final three minutes, helping No. 10 Virginia basketball close out NC State in the ACC quarterfinals on Thursday.

No. 10 Virginia basketball beats NC State to advance to ACC tournament semifinals

No. 10 Virginia basketball beats NC State to advance to ACC tournament semifinals

A 9-0 run midway through the second half helped propel second-seeded Virginia basketball to a win over NC State in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on Thursday.

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This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, March 7, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Correspondent: A Novel" by Virginia Evans (Crown) Last week: 2 ...

Review: Great ending saves ‘Reminders of Him’

Review: Great ending saves ‘Reminders of Him’

"Reminders of Him," based on the Colleen Hoover book of the same name, is out in theaters Friday.

Pizza Hut says it's hiring a 'Crust Connoisseur' to eat pizza. Here's how to apply

Pizza Hut says it's hiring a 'Crust Connoisseur' to eat pizza. Here's how to apply

Ahead of Pi Day on March 14, Pizza Hut is offering ⁠pizza lovers a deal and an employment opportunity they can't miss.

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