Living next to a bus station in Philadelphia, a robotic announcer would often awaken Josiah Jack and his wife in the wee hours of the morning as it offered announcements.
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Luke Craytor, Griffin Stieg, Madden Clement, Grayson Fitzwater and Ray Ladd were among those chosen.
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Four license plate reader cameras have been operating in Marion since January. Marion’s police chief credits them with helping arrest multiple suspects, including a man wanted in a bank robbery.
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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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About 30 residents and community leaders talked about the future of the former Carnegie High School in Marion Tuesday evening. They came to a few conclusions.
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Marion is often referred to as the USA’s most patriotic town. This year, Culbert Drive may well deserve the designation of Marion’s most patriotic neighborhood.
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Celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will be held over several days this week and include at least two fireworks displays in Smyth County.
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The lawsuit seeks $3 million from Blacksburg after a police officer struck and killed Virginia Tech graduate student Spencer Forsling in December.
A man in Martinsville was arrested after Virginia State Police found suspected Molotov cocktails and explosive materials in his pickup truck on Dupont Road in Henry County.
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The R&A confirmed to Golfweek that the following policy covering “serious misconduct” is in effect this week at Royal Birkdale.
Shohei Ohtani's lingering knee issue has become the biggest concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they chase a third straight World Series title. Despite missing the MLB All-Star Game, Ohtani remains optimistic that mechanical adjustments and rest will have him ready for the second half.
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James Madison University plans to expand Bridgeforth Stadium while reimagining the mid-campus district around it.
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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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