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Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum

Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Democrats made a national statement on Tuesday with a narrow victory in a voter referendum on a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps before midterm elections in November.

Spanberger names 4 to Virginia Tech board ahead of president search

Spanberger names 4 to Virginia Tech board ahead of president search

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

Gov. Abigail Spanberger named four appointees to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors ahead of their July start dates, allowing them to take part in the search for the university’s next president.

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer

  • SPorter

Late last month, Elliot T. Davis pleaded guilty to multiple drug- and firearm-related crimes in Smyth County Circuit Court, where he was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Madison Warner, daughter of Sen. Mark Warner, dies at age 36

Madison Warner, daughter of Sen. Mark Warner, dies at age 36

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Madison Warner, the daughter of U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and former Virginia First Lady Lisa Collis, has died after a long struggle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.

3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81

3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81

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On Sunday, three teenagers were taken into custody following a pursuit that began in Marion and ended in Wythe County. At times, the vehicle being pursued reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. According to police, the vehicle was being driven by a 14-year-old.

Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults

Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults

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A man who has a history of escaping custody did so again Tuesday afternoon in Marion.

LEOs honored for restraint, tactical discipline when apprehending fugitive

LEOs honored for restraint, tactical discipline when apprehending fugitive

  • SPorter

The apprehension of a man wanted on violent charges from Scott County could have turned deadly, but thanks to the work of six law enforcement officers that did not happen, according to Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins.

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Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer

Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer

Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum

Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum

3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81

3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

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Special Weather Statement until WED 12:00 PM EDT

Increased Fire Danger in Southern Virginia This Afternoon

Photos: Election Day in the Richmond area

Photos: Election Day in the Richmond area

Laura Barry-Lenger, 18, voted in her first election

Laura Barry-Lenger, 18, voted in her first election

Laura Barry-Lenger, 18, voted in her first election

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 21

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 21

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

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Injured hiker rescued from Old Rag in Madison County

Injured hiker rescued from Old Rag in Madison County

A hiker was rescued Sunday afternoon after sustaining a head injury on Old Rag Mountain in Madison County.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 20

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 20

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

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Hokies' Reynolds on Ty Howle as offensive coordinator

Hokies' Reynolds on Ty Howle as offensive coordinator

AP top stories for April 21

AP top stories for April 21

Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds

Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds

Laura Barry-Lenger, 18, voted in her first election

Laura Barry-Lenger, 18, voted in her first election

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'It was everything': DE Mitchell Melton's year at UVa helped him revitalize his NFL hopes

'It was everything': DE Mitchell Melton's year at UVa helped him revitalize his NFL hopes

The NFL Draft begins Thursday, and Virginia defensive end Mitchell Melton revitalized his hopes with his strong 2025 with the Cavaliers.

Hokies' Reynolds on Ty Howle as offensive coordinator

Hokies' Reynolds on Ty Howle as offensive coordinator

Projecting Virginia Tech's 2026 depth chart on offense after spring practices

Projecting Virginia Tech's 2026 depth chart on offense after spring practices

The outlook for what Virginia Tech’s offense will look like in the fall became clearer in Saturday’s spring game.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Dianna Russini photos

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Dianna Russini photos

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who’s been in headlines this month after being photographed with former The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona, made a statement Tuesday afternoon. Vrabel had not addressed the matter since releasing a statement to Page 6 when the story broke. The pictures showed Vrabel and Russini embracing and holding ...

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Greene County bottled water distribution details
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Greene County bottled water distribution details

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Greene County Office of Emergency Services offers bottled water at 9845 Spotswood Trail for residents under a boil water advisory from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21–22.

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Greene County announces bottled water distribution site
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Greene County announces bottled water distribution site

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Greene County Emergency Services has opened a bottled water site at 9845 Spotswood Trail in Stanardsville for boil advisory residents, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21–22.

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Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026
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Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026

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Madison County has prohibited open-air fires effective April 14, 2026, due to drought and wildfire risk, authorizing emergency management to reduce fire danger.

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RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk
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RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk

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Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District reports a rabid skunk in Orange County and urges residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wildlife and report possible exposures.

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Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

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A teen’s mysterious death led to Patrick Radden Keefe’s ‘London Falling’

A teen’s mysterious death led to Patrick Radden Keefe’s ‘London Falling’

Over a clamor of background noise, author Patrick Radden Keefe’s voice somehow sounds clear and calm. “I’m running around like a crazy person today because the book just came out. So you’re finding me at the bottom of the World Trade Center in a coffee shop,” he says as we connect on April 7, the publication day of his new work of nonfiction, “London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded ...

'Mixed Marriage Project’ charts decades of Black-white marital unions in Chicago

'Mixed Marriage Project’ charts decades of Black-white marital unions in Chicago

CHICAGO — As the year moves us closer to the months that we pay homage on Mother’s and Father’s Day to those who birthed us, nostalgic memories inevitably arise. In Dorothy Roberts’ latest book, “The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race and Family,” readers glimpse nostalgic moments from the sociologist and law professor’s family, with her parents at the center. An academic at the ...

Like books? Try these 7 places to hear great conversations with authors

Like books? Try these 7 places to hear great conversations with authors

There are literally billions and billions of podcasts! Don’t bother fact-checking that statement; it’s literally not true. It just sometimes feels that way, what with the plethora of content available on the many podcasting platforms, social media live streams and good ol’ YouTube. The good news for book lovers is that great conversations with your favorite authors have never been more ...

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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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