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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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Virginia

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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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Former UVA players address how Tony Bennett’s style of play could be a recruiting challenge

The style of play that Tony Bennett prefers – slow tempo, tight defense, precision offense – has plenty of critics, inside the Virginia family and, of course, out.

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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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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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Local

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News Virginian, Daily Progress switching to three-day-a-week print schedule

Six Virginia newspapers, including The News Virginian in Waynesboro and The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, will switch to a three-day-a-week print schedule beginning on June 27.

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Augusta County leader: Animal shelter has illegally been assessing civil fees on pet owners

The Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center has been illegally charging civil fees to pet owners whose animals end up at the shelter, one member of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors alleges.

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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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Must Reads: Virginia

Virginia

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‘Bull Pen’ competition offers cash prizes for best agriculture products and ideas

Farmers and rural entrepreneurs may win a share of $30,000 through a challenge known as the “Bull Pen.”

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Virginia

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Scientists outline the path to a better Chesapeake Bay: But it’s a slow one

For decades, efforts to restore a healthy Chesapeake Bay have operated under a relatively simple assumption.

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Virginia

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Shenandoah National Park seeks public input on planned changes to backcountry camping permits 

Shenandoah National Park plans to implement a new permitting system for backcountry camping in 2024.

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Virginia

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Lynchburg approves citywide curfew for minors as response to uptick in crime

Lynchburg City Council has implemented a citywide curfew for all persons under the age of 18 beginning Friday, May 26, at 8 a.m.

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Virginia

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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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Virginia Republicans weigh in on McCarthy-Biden debt-ceiling, budget deal

At least two House Republicans from Virginia aren’t on board with the debt-ceiling compromise announced by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden on Saturday.

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U.S./World

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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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U.S./World

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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./World

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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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U.S./World

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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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Sports

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AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ review: Not a bad show, for a placeholder

The AEW world title didn’t change hands at “Double or Nothing,” as expected, though the show did have one surprise, with Kris Statlander returning to defeat TBS champ Jade Cargill in an unannounced match.

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Sundance: Waynesboro bare knuckles fighter has eyes on world-title shot

Sydney “Sundance” Smith is the #4 contender for the Bare Knuckles Fighting Championship world strawweight title after her May 12 upset of then-#2 contender Andy Nguyen.

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Waynesboro Generals alums Denny Walling, Mike Lowell named to VBL Hall of Fame

A pair of Waynesboro Generals alums – Denny Walling and Mike Lowell – are among the nine members of the 2023 Valley Baseball League Hall of Fame class.

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Virginia Athletics doesn’t want to play a serious NIL game: How this affects UVA hoops

Virginia lost two high-value transfers, Kadin Shedrick and Isaac Traudt, in the silly season, in addition to Armaan Franklin, a four-year player with a year of eligibility remaining, who decided to declare for the NBA Draft, despite not being on anyone’s draft radar.

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Gaining popularity in Waynesboro, pickleball is ‘sweeping the nation’

Founded in 1965, a game called pickleball began to gain popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a mix of three sports.

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Culture

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Augusta County author Elizabeth Massie to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Augusta County author Elizabeth Massie will be honored June 17 with Lifetime Achievement Award from The Horror Writers Association.

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Culture

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Savory or sweet, get your fill of deliciousness at Charlottesville Pie Festival

The Charlottesville Pie Festival returns on Saturday, June 10, from noon to 3 p.m.

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Culture

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Allegheny Mountain Institute to host open house with farm tours, fun for kids

The Allegheny Mountain Institute Farm at Augusta Health is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Culture

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Valley Playhouse has new name, introduces season of ‘hope’ at Court Square Theater

Harrisonburg’s community theater has announced an exciting rebrand from Valley Playhouse to Friendly City Players.

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Culture

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Summertime means part-time jobs for America’s youth: Where are the best places?

Summer is almost here and a labor shortage keeps employers looking to hire in the United States. WalletHub's report can help.

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