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Some of the General Assembly's biggest bills await Spanberger's action | Live updates

Some of the General Assembly's biggest bills await Spanberger's action | Live updates

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The governor is up against an 11:59 p.m. deadline to decide on some of the biggest and most contentious measures lawmakers passed this year.

Marion's fire-EMS chief is leaving Marion to serve the Commonwealth

Marion's fire-EMS chief is leaving Marion to serve the Commonwealth

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Rusty Hamm began caring for the people of Marion and Smyth County when he was 16 years old and volunteered to serve with the fire department and lifesaving crew. Through that experience, he knew early on that he wanted to become a police officer or firefighter. In the years since, he’s serve…

Kaine tours School of Health Sciences, meets with students and faculty

Kaine tours School of Health Sciences, meets with students and faculty

  • SPorter

One U.S. Senate committee is dubbed HELP.  Senator Tim Kaine may have found it some help in Marion Tuesday.

After 888 days, Smyth Animal Rescue dog finds her home

After 888 days, Smyth Animal Rescue dog finds her home

  • Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff

This week, Smyth Animal Rescue is celebrating the successful adoption of Nikki, who spent 888 days in shelters.

Trump to visit Charlottesville Friday

Trump to visit Charlottesville Friday

  • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress

President Donald Trump plans to visit Charlottesville Friday evening for a meeting with his super PAC. It will be his first time in the area in a decade.

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announces he will step down soon

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announces he will step down soon

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced Thursday that he will step down in the coming months. 

Smyth supervisors expected to take up junkyard permit request

Smyth supervisors expected to take up junkyard permit request

  • Stephanie Porter-Nichols Staff

After delaying their decision by a month, Smyth County’s planners were unable to reach a recommendation on a request to transform a former auto graveyard into a junkyard.

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Marion's fire-EMS chief is leaving Marion to serve the Commonwealth

Marion's fire-EMS chief is leaving Marion to serve the Commonwealth

Kaine tours School of Health Sciences, meets with students and faculty

Kaine tours School of Health Sciences, meets with students and faculty

After 888 days, Smyth Animal Rescue dog finds her home

After 888 days, Smyth Animal Rescue dog finds her home

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 13

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 13

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Special Weather Statement until MON 6:00 PM EDT

Elevated Fire Danger in Central, Southern, and Southwest Virginia Today

Photos: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stumps in Henrico for referendum

Photos: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stumps in Henrico for referendum

Special Weather Statement until MON 1:00 AM EDT

Elevated Fire Danger in Central, Southern, and Southwest Virginia on Monday

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 11

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 11

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 10

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 10

Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill

The first veto from Gov. Abigail Spanberger killed a top priority effort from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D- Fairfax, to authorize a casino in Northern Virginia’s Tysons Corner.

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Anthropic’s Secret A.I. Model Uncovers Thousands of Critical Security Flaws

Hosting solar could have been a financial lifeline for this Ohio farmer

Hosting solar could have been a financial lifeline for this Ohio farmer

Chase Infiniti And Lucy Halliday Can't Stay Serious In The Testaments Interview

Chase Infiniti And Lucy Halliday Can't Stay Serious In The Testaments Interview

South Africa: Cape Town hosts Africa’s first large-scale light art festival.

South Africa: Cape Town hosts Africa’s first large-scale light art festival.

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McIlroy Retains Masters Title After Dramatic Final Round

McIlroy Retains Masters Title After Dramatic Final Round

Rory McIlroy became the fourth player ever to retain his Masters title following his one-shot win at Augusta National.

Hokies' Brown on decision to transfer from Duke

Hokies' Brown on decision to transfer from Duke

Que'Sean Brown's big-play potential key for Virginia Tech's wide receiver corps

Que'Sean Brown's big-play potential key for Virginia Tech's wide receiver corps

Brown would have been the runaway leader in every receiving category for the Hokies last season when he shined at Duke.

Ranking the top 32 interior offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL draft

Ranking the top 32 interior offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL draft

Editor’s note: The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 interior offensive linemen, plus “bonus” players he believes will be drafted or signed as a priority free agent: 1. Olaivavega Ioane (Jr., Penn State, 6-foot-4, 320 pounds) Ioane was one of the few bright spots for the Nittany ...

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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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Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia
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Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia

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RRHD reports a rabid skunk near Zachary Taylor Hwy and Terrys Run Rd in Orange, Va., and urges residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wildlife.

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Orange County Public Library earns two VPLDA awards
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Orange County Public Library earns two VPLDA awards

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Orange County Public Library received two VPLDA awards for its Revolutionary Self-Expression Program for adults and its innovative curated Book Box service.

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Autism Acceptance Month: celebrating neurodiversity
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Learn what autism is, why Autism Acceptance Month matters, and simple ways to support inclusion, local events, volunteers, and caregivers in your community.

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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.

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

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What to Stream: 'Beef,' 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa,' Glen Powell and Elle Fanning

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Sadie Sandler in the Netflix comedy "Roommates" and fresh tunes from Zayn Malik are some of the new TV, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Chase Infiniti And Lucy Halliday Can't Stay Serious In The Testaments Interview

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