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Quadruple amputee cornhole player wanted for murder arrested in Albemarle County

Quadruple amputee cornhole player wanted for murder arrested in Albemarle County

  • AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press

Authorities say a professional cornhole player who is also a quadruple amputee fatally shot a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument. 

Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running  |  Special Report

Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running | Special Report

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

In February, Virginia Democrats revealed a proposed new political map that would give them an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 congressional districts. 

Virginia becomes first First Four team to reach Sweet Sixteen after 2OT win over Iowa

Virginia becomes first First Four team to reach Sweet Sixteen after 2OT win over Iowa

  • JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press

Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia became the first First Four to reach the regional semifinals after an 83-75 double-overtime win over No. 2 seed Iowa.

State education leaders bring listening tour to SWVA

State education leaders bring listening tour to SWVA

  • SPorter

Virginia education’s top leaders were in Southwest Virginia Wednesday, and when they headed home, they took hours of insights, ideas, and harsh realities with them for more study.

Virginia's redistricting battle started in Texas  |  Special Report

Virginia's redistricting battle started in Texas | Special Report

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Early voting has begun in Virginia for a special election on April 21 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the Democratic-controlled General Assembly to redraw congressional maps.

Five-run first inning guides Virginia baseball to 10-6 win over Wake Forest

Five-run first inning guides Virginia baseball to 10-6 win over Wake Forest

  • CHRIS GIONTA The Daily Progress

No. 9 Virginia scored five runs in the first inning following an 'electric' shutout frame from Kyle Johnson, who made his season pitching debut on Friday.

No. 3-seed Virginia basketball survives No. 14-seed Wright State to win in NCAA tournament

No. 3-seed Virginia basketball survives No. 14-seed Wright State to win in NCAA tournament

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

No. 3-seed Virginia basketball needed all 26 points it got from guard Jacari White in its fight-to-the-finish win against No. 14-seed Wright State on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.

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Chilhowie man faces multiple charges in domestic violence incident

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

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Data center tax break repeal 'hit a nerve' in rural Virginia

Data center tax break repeal 'hit a nerve' in rural Virginia

Local governments from Petersburg to the North Carolina line are quietly wondering whether Virginia is about to shut the door on data centers and the economic benefits their localities need.

5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

Spanberger has until April 13 to sign the bill, veto it or propose amendments.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 23

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 23

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 22

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 22

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 21

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 20

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 20

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Hokies' Franklin on Brand moving to WR

Hokies' Franklin on Brand moving to WR

WMO warns 'ocean warming at record levels & will continue for hundreds, if not thousands, of years'

WMO warns 'ocean warming at record levels & will continue for hundreds, if not thousands, of years'

South Carolina, Dawn Staley beat Southern Cal to advance to Sweet 16

South Carolina, Dawn Staley beat Southern Cal to advance to Sweet 16

Air traffic controller stress comes into focus after LaGuardia jet-fire truck collision

Air traffic controller stress comes into focus after LaGuardia jet-fire truck collision

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Hokies' Franklin on Brand moving to WR

Hokies' Franklin on Brand moving to WR

Chip Sullivan, golfer and instructor 'loved by so many,' dies at 61

Chip Sullivan, golfer and instructor 'loved by so many,' dies at 61

Chip Sullivan, a longtime PGA director of golf in the Roanoke Valley who made PGA Tour starts spanning a quarter of a century, died Friday. He was 61.

First March Madness experience for UVa's Lewis, Mallory could help Hoos in future

First March Madness experience for UVa's Lewis, Mallory could help Hoos in future

After Virginia's second-round loss to Tennessee, Cavaliers guard Sam Lewis said he'll be back for the 2026-27 season. There were lessons learned in his first March Madness experience that could help the Hoos in the future, too.

Maryland, Virginia baseball ready for 2026 Collegiate Clash in Fredericksburg

Maryland, Virginia baseball ready for 2026 Collegiate Clash in Fredericksburg

No. 9 Virginia and Maryland are set to face off in the second-annual Collegiate Clash inside Virginia Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg on Tuesday night.

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay state, federal trials | Hot off the Wire podcast

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay state, federal trials | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery; temperatures soar in Southwest | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery; temperatures soar in Southwest | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Iran strikes Gulf refineries; drivers see gas prices jump | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran strikes Gulf refineries; drivers see gas prices jump | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast

Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore commitment, loyalty and purpose, asking why fewer people feel bound to causes, communities or ideals beyond personal interest.

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Review: Ryan Gosling scores a touchdown with ‘Project Hail Mary’

Review: Ryan Gosling scores a touchdown with ‘Project Hail Mary’

“Project Hail Mary” is the first must-see film of 2026.

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Have we lost the personal touch?

Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Have we lost the personal touch?

When I was a kid, my dad brought home an answering device for our landline. He was such a cutting-edge guy. This machine would actually lift the handle of the phone, so it could connect when we were away or unable to answer the call. It was about the size of a big telephone book, and all the neighbors came over to see it when it first arrived.

The Kid Whisperer: How to teach responsibility to a high school athlete

The Kid Whisperer: How to teach responsibility to a high school athlete

Dear Kid Whisperer, My son is a high school basketball player who often forgets his basketball shoes and his practice clothes at home. He went from being apologetic and sheepish when he called me from school to ask me to bring him his stuff, to recently just leaving a message where he was angry at me for not answering and demanding that I bring him his gear immediately so he didn’t have to ...

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