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The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate

Virginia General Assembly going to special session to resolve budget standoff

Virginia General Assembly going to special session to resolve budget standoff

  • MICHAEL MARTZ AND DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The General Assembly will require a special legislative session to resolve a standoff between the House of Delegates and Senate over revenue for a new two-year budget.

Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

  • ALLYSE PULLIAM, MIKE KROPF TIMES-DISPATCH

Scenes from the second day of state championship basketball games in Richmond

No. 10 Virginia basketball set for ACC title game clash against No. 1 Duke

No. 10 Virginia basketball set for ACC title game clash against No. 1 Duke

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

No. 2-seed Virginia basketball meets top-seeded Duke in the ACC tournament championship game on Saturday night.

Valley Road Vineyards wins Virginia Governor's Cup

Valley Road Vineyards wins Virginia Governor's Cup

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Afton's Valley Road Vineyards has been awarded the this year's Virginia Governor's Cup, the top prize for winemakers in the commonwealth.

Late first-half surge sends No. 10 Virginia basketball to win over Miami in ACC semifinals

Late first-half surge sends No. 10 Virginia basketball to win over Miami in ACC semifinals

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

No. 10 Virginia basketball used a late first-half surge on the way to a lopsided win over Miami in the ACC tournament semifinals on Friday in Charlotte.

Right to Contraception Act on its way to Gov. Spanberger

Right to Contraception Act on its way to Gov. Spanberger

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Virginia General Assembly passed the Right to Contraception Act, which aims to codify the right to use and obtain contraception, including condoms, the pill, IUDs and emergency contraceptives.

All clear: UVa bomb threat ruled a hoax

All clear: UVa bomb threat ruled a hoax

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

UVa's Shannon Library has reopened after a reported bomb threat Friday turned out to be a hoax. It is believed to be tied to similar hoaxes at other Virginia schools.

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A year of transformation for the Saltville PD

A year of transformation for the Saltville PD

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 15

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 15

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 14

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 14

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia

A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia

Week in Virginia

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.

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Hokies' O'Brien on Grunkemeyer and young QB room

Hokies' O'Brien on Grunkemeyer and young QB room

UVa C Grünloh on loss to Duke in ACC title game

UVa C Grünloh on loss to Duke in ACC title game

Snow geese take off for the Arctic in mesmerizing sunrise display

Snow geese take off for the Arctic in mesmerizing sunrise display

Iran warns UAE about possible attack on U.S military 'hideouts', urges citizens to evacuate

Iran warns UAE about possible attack on U.S military 'hideouts', urges citizens to evacuate

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Fueled by missing the CFP, Virginia football set to open spring practice

Fueled by missing the CFP, Virginia football set to open spring practice

Fueled by missing the College Football Playoff, Virginia opens spring practice on Monday with work to do like getting all of its newcomers on the same page.

With the help of teammates, Virginia's Sam Lewis finds his confidence at ACC tournament

With the help of teammates, Virginia's Sam Lewis finds his confidence at ACC tournament

Virginia basketball guard Sam Lewis scored 17 points in the Cavaliers' ACC title game loss to Duke on Saturday after the Blue Devils held him scoreless late last month.

Hokies' O'Brien on Grunkemeyer and young QB room

Hokies' O'Brien on Grunkemeyer and young QB room

Danny O'Brien wants Virginia Tech's young quarterbacks to prepare like starters

Danny O'Brien wants Virginia Tech's young quarterbacks to prepare like starters

“To be ready to go, that doesn’t just happen when a guy goes down," O'Brien said. "That starts from the second you come on campus as a true freshman all the way up to when your number’s called. (Grunkemeyer) was a living embodiment of that right there. Preparing every week like he was the starter long before he was.”

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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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Life & Entertainment

What to know about how GLP-1 medications might fight addiction

What to know about how GLP-1 medications might fight addiction

The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs that reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity may help prevent multiple substance use disorders — and reduce their tragic outcomes, a large new study found.

Alessandro Nivola finds nuance in playing Calvin Klein in 'Love Story'

Alessandro Nivola finds nuance in playing Calvin Klein in 'Love Story'

In "Love Story," Calvin Klein is exacting, emotional and human. Alessandro Nivola shares how he built the role.

Effort to remedy harm from race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

Effort to remedy harm from race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

A racially biased medical test for years kept Black people from getting kidney transplants. A new study shows a national plan to remedy the harm is working. 

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