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'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion

'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion

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The playwright of “The Coolest Hometown” and the team gearing up to stage its production is hoping more community members will join their endeavor.

Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest

Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest

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Smyth County has not received a single application from a data center wanting to locate in the community.

Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School

Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School

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The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration.

Record $75 million gift to benefit Virginia Tech athletics, Honors College

Record $75 million gift to benefit Virginia Tech athletics, Honors College

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT and ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech announced Thursday it received its largest donation ever through a $75 million pledge that will see most of it go to athletics and a sizeable portion directed to the Honors College. 

Smyth's Octagon House enters new chapter with donation of original materials

Smyth's Octagon House enters new chapter with donation of original materials

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Leaders of the foundation working to restore Smyth County’s Octagon House described Saturday’s event as the beginning of a new chapter.

Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year. 

Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

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For five days this July, 20 Smyth County students will get an opportunity to realize their potential, learn about the criminal justice system and its careers, and get to know local law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders.

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Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest

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'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion

'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion

Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School

Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 7

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

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Coverage of newborn babies injured at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU

Coverage of newborn babies injured at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 4

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Police seek witnesses in fatal Stafford County bus crash

Police seek witnesses in fatal Stafford County bus crash

FREDERICKSBURG — The Virginia State Police investigators are looking for witnesses to help in their investigation of the fatal bus crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County on Friday.

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NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

Wemby Takes Over as Spurs Cut Knicks' Finals Lead to 2-1

Wemby Takes Over as Spurs Cut Knicks' Finals Lead to 2-1

Brendan Sorsby Cleared to Play Despite Betting Allegations

Brendan Sorsby Cleared to Play Despite Betting Allegations

Iran halts strikes against Israel, Netanyahu stuck between Trump and ministers

Iran halts strikes against Israel, Netanyahu stuck between Trump and ministers

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NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

The NCAA disputes a court decision enabling Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, citing it corrupts sporting integrity and seeks antitrust exemption.

Virginia football flips former Penn State commit Semajay Robinson

Virginia football flips former Penn State commit Semajay Robinson

Virginia football landed its third commitment in the last week, flipping former Penn State pledge Semajay Robinson on Tuesday.

Virginia Tech runner Couttie enjoying 'really, really good year'

Virginia Tech runner Couttie enjoying 'really, really good year'

The All-American from England will run the 1,500 at the NCAAs this week.

Wemby Takes Over as Spurs Cut Knicks' Finals Lead to 2-1

Wemby Takes Over as Spurs Cut Knicks' Finals Lead to 2-1

Victor Wembanyama put together a dominant performance to lead the Spurs past the Knicks in Game 3, cutting New York's NBA Finals lead to 2-1.

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Update on Orange County summer child care sites
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Update on Orange County summer child care sites

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Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.

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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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🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.

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

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🎧 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.

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Paul Rudd gets a chance to realize his musical dreams in ‘Power Ballad’

Paul Rudd gets a chance to realize his musical dreams in ‘Power Ballad’

When Paul Rudd signed on for "Power Ballad,” the film’s key song hadn’t been written. “It kind of has to work,” he remembers saying. “We’re hinging this thing on it.”

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Calming your anxious mind

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Calming your anxious mind

We all have to deal with anxiety at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, some folks have to deal with it on a daily basis, which can make life much less enjoyable. Here are several techniques that have been proven to lower anxiety. Please give them a try.

The Kid Whisperer: How to get rid of your school’s warning system

The Kid Whisperer: How to get rid of your school’s warning system

Dear Kid Whisperer, I teach in an urban K-8 school. Several years ago, we got a new administrator who took a lot of control away from the teachers and, in my opinion, has made teachers do many things that I believe have made behaviors worse. One thing she has done is to make sure that kids get warnings in the classroom, and that we have a system of warnings. This has made behavior worse across ...

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Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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