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Pam Bondi, Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now

Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now

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The developer of a truck stop planned for a site at Interstate 81’s Exit 39 expects that ground will be broken later this year.

E&H School of Health Sciences is seeing student population growth

E&H School of Health Sciences is seeing student population growth

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Emory & Henry University’s School of Health Sciences’ student enrollment is bouncing back.

Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Former Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, says the data center industry is in retreat after the Virginia Court of Appeals threw out rezoning decisions for the Prince William Digital Gateway this week.

NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

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Three Smyth County seniors who are already working for the community’s wellbeing and are achieving academically and athletically were recognized as Good Citizens Wednesday.

Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition

Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition

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These 250 years later, the signers of this country’s Declaration of Independence would likely be proud of multiple Smyth County students, who achieved a new level of recognition with their writing ability and knowledge of history.

Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

  • ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

A Roanoke County family has filed a lawsuit against the VHSL challenging the constitutionality of Virginia's rule prohibiting homeschool students from participating in high school athletics.

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Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition

Top Smyth DAR essay wins state competition

Smyth supervisor seeks more communication from Thomas Bridge Water system

Smyth supervisor seeks more communication from Thomas Bridge Water system

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 2

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 2

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Special Weather Statement until WED 7:00 PM EDT

Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This Evening

Special Weather Statement until WED 5:30 PM EDT

Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail to Central Wythe County

Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

For the second time in four days, an apparent homicide victim has been found in the Sparta area of Caroline County.

Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.

Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

Gov. Abigail Spanberger declined an invitation from former Gov. George Allen to debate him on the upcoming referendum on congressional redistricting.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 1

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 1

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Spanberger signs 22 bills, including one concerning pharmacy benefit managers

Spanberger signs 22 bills, including one concerning pharmacy benefit managers

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a centerpiece of the list of measures she asked the General Assembly to pass to rein in health care bills.

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Pam Bondi is out at US Attorney General

Pam Bondi is out at US Attorney General

Oil prices rocket higher and stocks tumble after Trump’s address

Oil prices rocket higher and stocks tumble after Trump’s address

Senate passes DHS funding bill, House faces next move

Senate passes DHS funding bill, House faces next move

Trump offered few new details on military operation against Iran in address to nation

Trump offered few new details on military operation against Iran in address to nation

Sports

Virginia basketball hires former Syracuse coach Adrian Autry as an assistant

Virginia basketball hires former Syracuse coach Adrian Autry as an assistant

Virginia basketball has filled its coaching-staff vacancy by hiring former Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry as an assistant, a source confirmed to The Daily Progress.

Virginia Tech women add transfer Latham

Virginia Tech women add transfer Latham

Plus more basketball news, swimming news, lacrosse action and baseball action.

Virginia football notes: Freshman WR Cope 'has flashed' during stand-out spring

Virginia football notes: Freshman WR Cope 'has flashed' during stand-out spring

Virginia football's early-enrollee freshman wide receiver Dylan Cope "has flashed" and stood out during spring practice, according to position coach Adam Mims.

The NFL Might Be FORCED To Use College Football Refs Next Season

The NFL Might Be FORCED To Use College Football Refs Next Season

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Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

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.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

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' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

Life & Entertainment

Diabetes advocates hopeful as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs

Diabetes advocates hopeful as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs

The legislation is the latest in a long effort to rein in insulin prices for a wider population after Congress did so for Medicare beneficiaries in 2022.

Review: ‘Hoppers’ takes a serious look at the animal world

Review: ‘Hoppers’ takes a serious look at the animal world

"You get a bit of a science lesson with a political message in 'Hoppers,' an animated film that also has plenty of cute characters." Read Bruce Miller's review here:

Danish warship sunk by Admiral Nelson's fleet unearthed after 200 years

Danish warship sunk by Admiral Nelson's fleet unearthed after 200 years

Marine archaeologists are racing to unearth the Danish warship Dannebroge, which took heavy fire from British Admiral Horatio Nelson’s fleet and later exploded during the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen. The wreck lies about 15 meters (yards) down in thick sediment, with near zero visibility.

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