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UVA Lacrosse: Lars Tiffany is out as head coach, and no one knows why, for sure

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

Ben Cline, bravely, now that the court stuff is out of the way, announces re-election bid

Chris Graham

The worst-kept secret in Virginia politics, if it was a secret at all, is out of the bag now – Ben Cline, on Monday, announced his campaign for re-election to Congress.

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Albemarle County: Fire damages three townhouses; no injuries reported

Chris Graham

Three Albemarle County townhouses sustained damage in a fire in the 100 block of Scarborough Place early Monday.

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‘Click It or Ticket’ season is upon us: Buckle up; it’s for your own good

Chris Graham

We’re on the eve of “Click It or Ticket” season in Virginia, when the highways are crawling with cops using seat-belt violations to pull you over, for your own good. Virginia State Police and local agencies across the Commonwealth will be out in force through May 31 enforcing Virginia’s seat belt law, which requires all...

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Preview: Baltimore Orioles face the Tampa Bay Rays in midweek series

Chris Graham

The Baltimore Orioles (21-26, 9 GB, AL East) face the Tampa Bay Rays (30-15, first place, AL East) in a three-game series that begins on Monday.

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Preview: Washington Nationals welcome New York Mets to the nation’s capital

Chris Graham

The Washington Nationals (23-24, 9 GB, NL East) host the New York Mets (20-26, 11.5 GB, NL East) in a four-game series that begins on Monday.

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NextEra Energy wants to buy Dominion Energy: This one’s about data centers, AI

Chris Graham

The deal that would have NextEra Energy outright purchasing Dominion Energy is about meeting electricity demand from data centers that run AI.

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Albemarle County: Local man arrested on child porn possession charges

Chris Graham

Jonathan R. Rodriguez, 27, was arrested after a months-long investigation into a tip from the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of potential child sexual abuse material being viewed in Albemarle County.

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‘Click It or Ticket’ season is upon us: Buckle up; it’s for your own good

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Albemarle County: Local man arrested on child porn possession charges

Chris Graham

Jonathan R. Rodriguez, 27, was arrested after a months-long investigation into a tip from the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of potential child sexual abuse material being viewed in Albemarle County.

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Historic Augusta County spring purchased out of foreclosure by Augusta Water

Chris Graham

Augusta Water, the brand name for the Augusta County Service Authority, has acquired Seawright Springs, the historic spring in the Mount Sidney area with a million-gallon-per-day capacity.

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Valley Program for Aging Services needs volunteers for senior transportation program

Chris Graham
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Staunton is going to make videos to try to get people from NoVa, Richmond to come here

Chris Graham
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Staunton: Amanda DiMeo named deputy city manager, taking on dual role

Chris Graham
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Augusta County: Innovative Refrigeration Systems announces $19M expansion

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ICYMI

1 Husband of Staunton Montessori School staffer on mold story: ‘You are absolute trash’
2 Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining: Who does she think she’s fooling?
3 Surveillance without consent: How the Shenandoah Valley got wired without anyone asking
4 Winners, losers in the stupid Waynesboro Schools trans bathroom debate
5 Trump wants to take $1.7 billion of our money to reward his Jan. 6 army

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Virginia

NextEra Energy wants to buy Dominion Energy: This one’s about data centers, AI

Chris Graham
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Local, Politics

Last Week in Rob Schilling: The Confederacy, Jan. 6 apologia, pity for billionaires

Chris Graham

I’d not heard of a group that calls itself the Southern National Congress, but thanks to Rob Schilling and “The Schilling Show” on WINA-1070AM in Charlottesville, now I have.

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Politics, Virginia

Virginia Democrats on overturned referendum: Just vote harder next time

Chris Graham

Virginia, which saw a referendum erased by four MAGA justices on our state Supreme Court, has a Democrat in office as governor, and a Democrat in office as attorney general.

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Politics, Virginia

Dorothy McAuliffe suspends congressional campaign: That’s a shame

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

Virginia budget breakdown delays relief to those struggling with opioid addiction

Laurie Buchwald
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Local, Politics

Staunton: Millionaires win again, while everyday taxpayers get screwed

Nancy Kalanta
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Virginia

VDH confirms measles outbreak in Buckingham County: Vaccine skepticism is contributing factor

Chris Graham

Business Wire

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The Regional Tech Renaissance: Bridging the engineering talent gap in the 2026 economy

Business Wire

As we navigate the second quarter of 2026, the global economic narrative has shifted from "Centralized Globalization" to a robust, decentralized "Regional Renaissance."

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The evolution of mobile apps: How smart experiences are shaping modern society

Business Wire

Learn how mobile apps changed from basic tools to smart systems that learn, predict, and support daily life across work, health, finance, media, and more.

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Why humidity control products stop working midday

Business Wire

Hair can look settled in the mirror at 8 a.m. and feel like a different texture by early afternoon. The same sections that laid flat start to lift.

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How platform differences in sports betting apps influence long-term value

Business Wire

If ‌you ‍regularly ​‌⁠foll‍ow ‌teams ‍⁠or ​competitions, you ‍have ​‌likely ؜‌noticed ⁠؜‍​odds, promo‍tions, and ‍platform ‍‌⁠references ​⁠‌appearing ​‍​alongside ‍⁠‍⁠stan‍da‍rd ⁠‍reporting.

Deposits ‍؜‌may ؜appear ⁠‍straightforward, but ‍withdrawals ؜‌⁠؜t‍end to ⁠highlight ‌؜inconsistencies ⁠more ⁠clearly.

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How to choose the right hoodie construction for daily wear

Business Wire

Most people don’t notice construction until something starts to feel off. A hoodie that looked fine on day one suddenly hangs differently after a week.

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UVA Tennis: ‘Hoos rally to beat Texas, 4-3, to win the 2026 national title

Chris Graham
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Baseball

ODAC Baseball: Lynchburg, Randolph-Macon advance to Super Regionals

Chris Graham

Four ODAC teams made the D3 national tournament. Two, led by #3 Lynchburg, are headed to the Super Regionals.

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Baseball

Analysis: What’s up with the Baltimore Orioles? Where do we even start?

Chris Graham

Gunnar Henderson is hitting .202. Taylor Ward, who had 36 homers with the Los Angeles Angels last season, has one in Baltimore as of May 16, in 204 plate appearances.

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UVA Baseball: ‘Hoos lay down in rubber game, lose 10-5 at Louisville

Chris Graham
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AEW ‘Dynamite’ viewers down yet again in Week 4 of Darby Allin title reign

Chris Graham
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UVA Football: ‘Hoos will host Duke in ACC Championship Game rematch on a Friday night

Chris Graham
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Baseball

VMI Baseball alum Zak Kent catches on with the Washington Nationals

Chris Graham
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