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The photos surrounding one of fallen Smyth County Sheriff's Deputy Hunter Reedy show men and women from all around the country -- Minnesota, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, California, Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona, each one a first responder who died in the line of duty and left a family behind.…
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The goal of updating the tiebreaker policy, according to Phillips, is to ensure the two best teams are playing in the upcoming ACC championship game.
Ranking the five best games on Liberty football's 2026 schedule, including the Flames' early-season tilts with James Madison and Coastal Carolina.
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Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.
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Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.
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Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.
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Learn about Orange County, Virginia's free Playin' in the Park Independence Celebration at Booster Park, including date, time, parking and what to bring.
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