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Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would allow Virginia residents to buy and sell cannabis.

Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

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As floodwater was rising on Feb. 16, 2025, a person was stranded about 150 feet from the Holston River’s shore in Saltville. The individual was clinging to a tree. Rescuers were able to save him.

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney says assault-style firearms ban is unenforceable

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Late Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law a package of legislation that included a ban on the future sale and manufacture of assault-style firearms in the Commonwealth. Sunday morning, Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins sent a letter to Sheriff Chip Shu…

Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year

Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year

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A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees.

Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically

Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically

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As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings.

JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad

JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad

  • CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record

Billy Napier jokes that he learned how to ride a bike on a football field with his dad, Bill Napier, right there beside him.

Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges

Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges

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On April 29, a one-time doctor at Smyth County Community Hospital was arraigned on seven federal indictments related to an alleged sexual relationship he had with an underage female co-worker.

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Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards

Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

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Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

After 40 years, police have made an arrest in the stabbing and rape of Roberta Walls. 

$1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

$1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

Franklin Zhang died after being struck by a car when he was standing at a bus stop near campus.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 18

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 17

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 15

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Cuba: US offers 'new path' and aid, Raul Castro indicted

Former Massachusetts lawmaker Barney Frank dies at 86

Former Massachusetts lawmaker Barney Frank dies at 86

WATCH IT: Georgia's drought impacts agriculture, raises wildfire risk

WATCH IT: Georgia's drought impacts agriculture, raises wildfire risk

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss

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Virginia hires Cody Gougler as new deputy AD of external operations

Virginia hires Cody Gougler as new deputy AD of external operations

On Wednesday, Virginia hired Cody Gougler as its new deputy athletic director for external operations.

Virginia's Ben James wins Winston-Salem Regional as Hoos advance to NCAA finals

Virginia's Ben James wins Winston-Salem Regional as Hoos advance to NCAA finals

Virginia men's golfer Ben James won the Winston-Salem Regional championship on Wednesday, and the Cavaliers shared the team title with Pepperdine to advance to the NCAA finals.

Zach Jackson helps lead Virginia baseball in ACC tournament win over Duke

Zach Jackson helps lead Virginia baseball in ACC tournament win over Duke

Virginia baseball right fielder Zach Jackson had a two-run triple and also threw a runner out at home plate to help the No. 8-seed Hoos beat No. 16-seed Duke on Wednesday morning in the ACC baseball tournament.

Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

Javian Jones-Priest is the third running back who has committed to the Hokies for the 2027 recruiting class, joining Stanley Smart and Kelvin Morrison.

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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament
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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

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Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.

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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts
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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.

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Building safety month in Virginia
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Building safety month in Virginia

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Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”

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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards
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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards

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Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.

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Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.

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John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters | Streamed & Screened podcast

John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters | Streamed & Screened podcast

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller speaks with director Andrew Bernstein, co-star Michael Kelly, star, writer and producer Krasinski, and co-star Sienna Miller.

Author takes us on a historic train ride through the Civil Rights-era South

Author takes us on a historic train ride through the Civil Rights-era South

Amid the current political craziness, I decided to step back in time with Shannon McKenna Schmidt’s recently released “You Can’t Catch Us” (Sourcebooks, $27.99) narrative about a historic train ride through the Civil Rights-era South. Times in 1964 were violent and uncertain, to say the least, when Lady Bird Johnson embarked on her eight-state, whistle-stop tour that Schmidt portrays in ...

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Loved ‘The Correspondent’? We’ve got seven more titles you’ll eat up

There are books you read and think might have been created just for you. There are the books you can’t wait to discuss with your book club. And then there are books you read and think, “Just about every reader I know would love this.” That’s the category I’d put “The Correspondent” in. Clearly, I’m not the only one. Nudged along by a glowing blurb from novelist Ann Patchett, Virginia Evans’ ...

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