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How much are we spending to add an extra lane to I-81 in Staunton?
The third northbound lane of Interstate 81 in the Staunton area will fully open to traffic this week, and you won’t believe how much it’s costing us.
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Developing: Plumber charged in abduction, death of Waynesboro man
A Waynesboro plumber is in custody in connection with the abduction of a 21-year-old Waynesboro man was who violently assaulted and later died from his injuries.
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PR firm sends us release touting MAGA’s DEI hire, Harmeet Dhillon
Somebody close to Harmeet Dhillon had a PR firm email us a press release on Friday about the UVA Law alum slinking her way out of her job at the Justice Department and back into private practice.
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Why were there no votes reported from Bedford County in the Sixth District race?
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UVA Basketball: Inside the numbers from #9 Virginia’s win over #12 Arkansas
Virginia, in its 91-72 win over #12 Arkansas on Sunday, took 12 more shots from the field and had two more free throw attempts – the result of a +4 advantage on the offensive glass and a +6 edge in forced turnovers.
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UVA Basketball: Win in heavyweight matchup wasn’t one for the birds
Live Coverage: #9 ‘Hoos get early KO of #12 Arkansas in 91-72 win in DC
UVA Basketball: Elijah Gertrude emerging as Virginia’s bench ‘Superman’
UVA Football: What is the issue with all the guys on the injury report each week?
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ACC Basketball: Conference expands partnership with RefMasters eval company
You’ll be happy to know the basketball refs that we all assume are out there to screw our favorite team have to answer to somebody.
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Richmond basketball player Jack McCaffery diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma
VCU drops heartbreaker at Memphis on free throws in final seconds, 89-88
George Mason, sluggish in second half, still coasts to 68-51 win over Coppin State
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Women’s Soccer: #14 UVA advances to ACC semifinals with 3-0 win at #10 FSU
The UVA women’s soccer team advanced to the ACC semifinals with a 3-0 win at #10 Florida State on Sunday.
Men’s Soccer: Virginia’s season comes to an end with 6-0 loss to SMU
The release from UVA Athletics on Virginia’s 6-0 loss at SMU on Sunday ends with a hopeful note about the 2026 NCAA Men’s Soccer Selection Show streaming on Monday, Nov. 16.
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