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100+ Smyth residents develop action plan to address opioid addiction crisis

100+ Smyth residents develop action plan to address opioid addiction crisis

  • SPorter

With the help of Virginia Tech’s Extension Service, a group of Smyth County residents – some in law enforcement, others in healthcare, some in recovery and others even in active addiction, plus parents who had lost a child to overdose, and numerous others -- developed strategies they believe…

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region guide: Evaluating Virginia and its competition in the Midwest

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region guide: Evaluating Virginia and its competition in the Midwest

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia basketball opens NCAA tournament action on Friday, and the Hoos are the No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region. What to know about the Cavaliers and their competition.

James Franklin excited about the areas Virginia Tech football can improve in spring

James Franklin excited about the areas Virginia Tech football can improve in spring

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Plus four areas to keep an eye on throughout spring practice.

'Worship over worry': Virginia church group evacuates Israel at war

'Worship over worry': Virginia church group evacuates Israel at war

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Leaving Israel wasn't easy for Americans at the start of the Iran war, but a Virginia pastor reached out to a parishioner, who called on U.S. Sen. Mark Warner for help.

Smyth School Board celebrates student achievements

Smyth School Board celebrates student achievements

  • SPorter

One of Smyth County’s female wrestlers appeared before the Smyth County School Board Monday evening with her coach, Ethan Martin. Josie Couch and Martin were celebrating that this was the first year that the Virginia High School League offered a girls’ wrestling championship.

Virginia basketball earns a 3-seed for NCAA tournament, will open against Wright State

Virginia basketball earns a 3-seed for NCAA tournament, will open against Wright State

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia basketball is the No. 3-seed in the Midwest Region for the NCAA tournament, and the Hoos will play in the first round against Wright State on Friday in Philadelphia.

Virginia General Assembly going to special session to resolve budget standoff

Virginia General Assembly going to special session to resolve budget standoff

  • MICHAEL MARTZ AND DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The General Assembly will require a special legislative session to resolve a standoff between the House of Delegates and Senate over revenue for a new two-year budget.

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100+ Smyth residents develop action plan to address opioid addiction crisis

100+ Smyth residents develop action plan to address opioid addiction crisis

Smyth School Board celebrates student achievements

Smyth School Board celebrates student achievements

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

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The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision

The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision

The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission will make a decision next month that could have far-reaching ramifications on the future of recreational fishing at Smith Mountain Lake.

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 17

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 17

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Special Weather Statement until TUE 7:45 AM EDT

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Special Weather Statement until TUE 7:45 AM EDT

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UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card'

UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card'

The ADL says UVa has made significant improvements to how it addresses antisemitism on campus, and federal agencies agree. So what changed? A lot, actually.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 16

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 16

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 15

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 15

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

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A taste of Ireland — delivered: Mobile pubs roll into New England neighborhoods

A taste of Ireland — delivered: Mobile pubs roll into New England neighborhoods

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Trump says a former president had an Iran confession; aides to his predecessors deny recent contact

Trump says a former president had an Iran confession; aides to his predecessors deny recent contact

Hokies' Franklin on beginning spring practice

Hokies' Franklin on beginning spring practice

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Hokies' Franklin on beginning spring practice

Hokies' Franklin on beginning spring practice

Purdue Wins Big Ten Championship Over Michigan, 80-72

Purdue Wins Big Ten Championship Over Michigan, 80-72

Purdue tops Michigan 80-72 in Big Ten Final, showcasing resilience and strategy over a pivotal four-day span. Donnie and Joe recap the action from Sunday.

Virginia Tech women to play Oregon in NCAA Tournament at Texas

Virginia Tech women to play Oregon in NCAA Tournament at Texas

UVa and Richmond got at-large bids, while JMU will face Kentucky.

Check out the Times-Dispatch's coverage of the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Pittsburgh

Check out the Times-Dispatch's coverage of the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Pittsburgh

A collection of articles about VCU and Richmond men's basketball from Pittsburgh

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'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

This week's episode breaks down the winners and losers, Conan O'Brien's hosting duties, the unique fashions of the night, in memoriam and Sean Penn's absence.

Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

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Iran hits Gulf neighbors as war continues; NCAA brackets set | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran hits Gulf neighbors as war continues; NCAA brackets set | Hot off the Wire podcast

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Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

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'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

This week's episode breaks down the winners and losers, Conan O'Brien's hosting duties, the unique fashions of the night, in memoriam and Sean Penn's absence.

A fleet of festive pubs on wheels brings a taste of Ireland to New England

A fleet of festive pubs on wheels brings a taste of Ireland to New England

Complete with antique signs, church pews, and Scampi Fries, the pubs recreate the feel of a traditional Irish pub — but are just small enough to fit in a driveway.

A taste of Ireland — delivered: Mobile pubs roll into New England neighborhoods

A taste of Ireland — delivered: Mobile pubs roll into New England neighborhoods

Two Massachusetts brothers have built a fleet of tiny Irish pubs on wheels — miniature bars they tow to backyards, weddings and neighborhood parties across New England. (AP Video: Robert Bukaty)

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