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Nation & World

Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

  • DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press

With the average price of a gallon of gas topping $4 nationally, some federal and state officials discussed temporarily reducing motor fuel taxes to provide relief to motorists.

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund falls short

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund falls short

  • MARGERY A. BECK and ALI SWENSON Associated Press

Hundreds of rural hospitals face closure after years of funding problems, compounded last year by the Trump administration's Medicaid cuts.

Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

  • Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones Reuters

The request ultimately requires approval by Congress, where disagreement over Trump's spending decisions recently led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance still top of mind for her neighbors

Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance still top of mind for her neighbors

  • USA Today - Vertical

Nancy Guthrie has been missing for more than two months, as neighbors continue to worry despite no new news.

A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

  • SEUNG MIN KIM, MATTHEW LEE and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press

The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran. Here's what's known about the mission.

War in the Middle East: Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants

War in the Middle East: Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

Israeli strikes killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as the Islamic republic on Monday defied threats from US President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian government minister dismisses Trump threat in AP interview

Iranian government minister dismisses Trump threat in AP interview

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS IRAN

Iran’s culture minister on Sunday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats, calling him an “unstable, delusional figure.

Illinois Is the 30th-Best State for Working From Home in 2026

    Illinois is the 30th-best state for working from home in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 12 key metrics such as the percentage of people working remotely, internet costs, cybersecurity, and home sizes.

    Texas Is the 21st-Best State for Working From Home in 2026

      Texas is the 21st-best state for working from home in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 12 key metrics such as the percentage of people working remotely, internet costs, cybersecurity, and home sizes.

      Pennsylvania Is the 15th-Best State for Working From Home in 2026

        Pennsylvania is the 15th-best state for working from home in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 12 key metrics such as the percentage of people working remotely, internet costs, cybersecurity, and home sizes.

        Virginia Is the Ninth-Best State for Working From Home in 2026

          Virginia is the ninth-best state for working from home in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 12 key metrics such as the percentage of people working remotely, internet costs, cybersecurity, and home sizes.

          Iranian government minister dismisses Trump threat in AP interview

          Iranian government minister dismisses Trump threat in AP interview

            Iran’s culture minister on Sunday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats, calling him an “unstable, delusional figure.

            Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

            Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

              Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

              Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge

              Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge

                President Donald Trump issued an expletive-filled threat to Iran if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, after the U.S. rescued a missing pilot.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 6

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 6

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 5

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 5

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 4

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 4

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 3

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 3

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Former UVa football player accused of rape says complainant's own words ruin her case

                Former UVa football player accused of rape says complainant's own words ruin her case

                Jahmal Edrine, a former UVa wide receiver accused of rape, has filed for a dismissal of the case against him, using the alleged victim's own words against her.

                Four arrested in homicide case in which victim was found in a Caroline pond

                Four arrested in homicide case in which victim was found in a Caroline pond

                A multi-agency investigation led to four arrests in the homicide of a Hopewell teen found in Sparta, with more charges possible.

                Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

                Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

                Tens of thousands of Virginians have dropped Obamacare coverage after costs soared, and tens of thousands more could do so in the next few days.

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

                Nation & World

                Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

                Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

                With the average price of a gallon of gas topping $4 nationally, some federal and state officials discussed temporarily reducing motor fuel taxes to provide relief to motorists.

                Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund falls short

                Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund falls short

                Hundreds of rural hospitals face closure after years of funding problems, compounded last year by the Trump administration's Medicaid cuts.

                Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

                Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

                The request ultimately requires approval by Congress, where disagreement over Trump's spending decisions recently led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

                Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance still top of mind for her neighbors

                Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance still top of mind for her neighbors

                Nancy Guthrie has been missing for more than two months, as neighbors continue to worry despite no new news.

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                Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now

                Work on Exit 39 truck stop expected to move more quickly now

                New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward

                New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward

                Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

                Royal Oak DAR names 3 high school seniors as Good Citizens

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Crime

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                This stems from the missing cellphone of ex-city spokesperson Petula Burks, who fired Connie Clay, the city’s former Freedom of Information Act officer, in 2024.

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

                Politics

                Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

                Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

                Tens of thousands of Virginians have dropped Obamacare coverage after costs soared, and tens of thousands more could do so in the next few days.

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

                Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

                Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

                Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.

                Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

                Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

                Gov. Abigail Spanberger declined an invitation from former Gov. George Allen to debate him on the upcoming referendum on congressional redistricting.

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