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The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

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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Adding river float trips in Chilhowie is one tourism goal

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 14

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 14

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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.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

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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

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days

Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' found

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' found

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Virginia baseball's 'resilience' guides it to 11-6 win in Commonwealth Clash opener

Virginia baseball's 'resilience' guides it to 11-6 win in Commonwealth Clash opener

A seven-inning, 10-strikeout performance from Henry Zatkowski and a Harrison Didawick four-hit day pushed No. 14 Virginia over Virginia Tech in the Commonwealth Clash opener on Friday.

Virginia Tech's offensive line is "going to be better" heading into Matt Moore's second season

Virginia Tech's offensive line is "going to be better" heading into Matt Moore's second season

“I think the O-line itself, the guys that are coming back are better and healthy. They’re going to be better,” Moore said.

Hokies' Moore on improved offensive line

Hokies' Moore on improved offensive line

Mac Engel: TCU’s men’s basketball team deserved better than to rank last in the Big 12 (*)

Mac Engel: TCU’s men’s basketball team deserved better than to rank last in the Big 12 (*)

FORT WORTH, Texas — A team that finished sixth in the deepest league in college basketball should not rank last in attendance, but that’s what the Big 12’s box score reads. After being picked to finish 10th in the 16-team Big 12, TCU was the biggest surprise in the league by finishing with an 11-7 conference record. Even though TCU lost on Thursday night to Kansas, 78-73, in the Big 12 ...

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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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Review: Too many films inspire janky ‘Bride!’

Review: Too many films inspire janky ‘Bride!’

In her latest, “The Bride!,” it’s easy to see director Maggie Gyllenhaal is an old movie buff.

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' found

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' found

A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes in film cans wrapped in plastic bags among the possessions of a deceased collector.

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

He oversaw far-reaching changes that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue.

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