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If you are headed to N.C., S.C. coasts for vacation, be on the lookout for hurricanes

If you are traveling to the Outer Banks or Myrtle Beach this summer, you might want to keep a watch on the weather forecast before hitting the road.

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After three recent tornados, Virginians urged to prepare family now

Last week, two EF-1 tornados struck Lee and Scott counties in southwestern Virginia uprooting trees in its path. AN EF-3 tornado touched down in Virginia Beach on April 30.

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Analysis: Why UVA, Virginia Tech are exploring options for leaving the ACC

We know that UVA and Virginia Tech are among the seven, maybe eight, ACC schools that are looking at options for getting out of their grant-of-rights agreements.

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The only way this week’s ACC news makes sense: UVA, Virginia Tech, others end up in the SEC

UVA and Virginia Tech have been exploring their options for getting out of the ACC, and they’ve been in talks with representatives from other conferences – ostensibly, that’s either the SEC, Big Ten or SEC, or some combination of the three.

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Remains found at Augusta County construction site: Investigators trying to determine who it is

A contractor digging on a residential building site in Fishersville on Tuesday morning found what appeared to be human remains.

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Staunton approves plan to move Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court to West End

Staunton City Council on Thursday approved the purchase of the former Big Lots shopping center on West Beverley Street on the city's West End, which the city intends to be the new home for the Staunton Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

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‘Generosity and coordination’ of Stamp Out Hunger collected more than 90,000 pounds of food

On May 13, Stamp Out Hunger collected more than 90,000 pounds of donations from mailboxes for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank service area.

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Albemarle County moving forward with $58 million Rivanna Station project

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to accept an assignment of a contract for the $58 million purchase of 462 acres adjacent to Rivanna Station.

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Waynesboro one of 10 Virginia communities to receive funding to boost outdoor recreation

Ten communities, including Waynesboro, have plans to launch new tourism programs to boost outdoor recreation and have been awarded up to $20,000 each from the Virginia Tourism Corporation.

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Remains found at Augusta County construction site: Investigators trying to determine who it is

A contractor digging on a residential building site in Fishersville on Tuesday morning found what appeared to be human remains.

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No surprise here: Ben Cline fell for the ‘homeless veterans kicked out’ hoax

In his eagerness to exploit fears about supposedly surging illegal immigration, Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline posted this on his Twitter account on May 13.

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Standard poodle named Tootsie defies odds to return home after wobbler syndrome diagnosis

A standard poodle named Tootsie is finally home with her owners after being diagnosed with a condition known as wobbler syndrome.

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After three recent tornados, Virginians urged to prepare family now

Last week, two EF-1 tornados struck Lee and Scott counties in southwestern Virginia uprooting trees in its path. AN EF-3 tornado touched down in Virginia Beach on April 30.

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Virginia’s Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Robert Mosier resigns

Virginia’s Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security’s resignation was announced today by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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Youngkin touts Virginia job numbers, highlighting growth in U.S. economy under Biden

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, trying to position himself for what will be a doomed bid at the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is trying to walk a fine line on touting jobs numbers.

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This cancel culture thing is proof that we’ve all lost our damn minds

Target is pulling items from its Pride Month in-store displays because of threats from hardcore anti-LGBTQ people that the company felt was putting employees at risk.

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Biden’s battle to provide student loan debt relief continues in court and with Republicans

The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a resolution to end the pause on federal student loan payments and block President Joe Biden’s plan to provide debt relief.

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U.S. House votes 400-5 to pass China Financial Threat Mitigation Act

One thing, maybe the only thing, you will see Democrats and Republicans in Washington agree on is that China is bad.

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AM radio is going the way of the dinosaur: Congress working to keep them in new cars

Automakers are taking steps to leave AM radio receivers from new cars, which, seems logical.

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New Twitter CEO to face multiple challenges including free speech, Musk, Meta

Twitter owner Elon Musk plans to step down as CEO soon, and advertising veteran Linda Yaccarino is ready to replace him in mid-June.

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The latest on Jay Woolfolk: Will he be around for UVA football in the fall?

The latest on Jay Woolfolk looking ahead to the fall is that his teammates aren’t sure that he’ll be a member of the football program for the 2023 season.

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Can Tony Bennett adapt to the changing college basketball landscape?

An article in The Athletic casts doubt on Tony Bennett’s ability to adapt to the changing college basketball landscape, echoing thoughts I’ve had since the beginning of the silly season two months ago.

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NASCAR is trying to appeal to Black fans: White fans’ response to Bubba Wallace is a problem

NASCAR should be thrilled that Bubba Wallace, the lone Black driver in the Cup Series, is doing well this season, 15th in points, three Top 5s, four Top 10s through 13 races.

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Mailbag: What would UVA Athletics do with another $30 million a year?

I’m reminded of the old maxim that says, if you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind, as being a motivator for UVA, Virginia Tech and other ACC schools looking at their athletics departments.

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Reece Beekman sides with Kadin Shedrick: How might impacts Beeks’ NBA-or-stay decision

Reece Beekman has a decision to make about the NBA Draft, and you have to wonder how his thinking vis-à-vis former teammate Kadin Shedrick is factoring into his thinking.

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Gathering in the Gap returns May 27 with Rhonda Vincent, Dave Eggar, more

The Gathering in the Gap Music Festival at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park in Big Stone Gap returns this year on Saturday, May 27.

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Cville Band announces summer season with three free shows at The Paramount Theater

Cville Band has announced its summer season at The Paramount Theater with performances on June 6, July 5 and Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

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Music artist Kevin Gates: Mental health struggles shouldn’t be taboo

Rapper Kevin Gates has performed for packed stadiums across the country. His mission today goes beyond selling tickets. His focus now is on suicide prevention.

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Not exactly reality, but RV resort looking to cast outlandish Virginians for TV show

If you’ve always wanted to be on television, Camp Cardinal RV Resort in southeastern Virginia might be your chance if you are original, outlandish and memorable.

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People love to pick at me for my shaved head: What my shaved head means to me

Another reader upset with something that I wrote went to the go-to insult that people have for me: my shaved head.

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