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Northern Virginia man pleads guilty in Snapchat underage sex case
A Woodbridge man who used Snapchat during the COVID pandemic shutdown to coerce pre-teen and teen girls into sex and producing sexually explicit conduct pleaded guilty in federal court today. According to court documents, Malachi Morgan Thomas, 24, used a hacked Snapchat account to coerce at least 40 minor girls between the ages of 12...
Virginia Tech professor answers questions on Artemis II mission
If you’re like me, and you’re wondering what the big deal is about Artemis II, Virginia Tech aerospace engineer Samantha Parry Kenyon, who designs and builds sensors for satellites intended to last in the harsh environment of space, is here to help.
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As Virginia’s unemployment rate grows, one-day job fair offered in Waynesboro
The unemployment rate in Virginia is likely to rise this year, from 3.5 percent to 4.4 percent, according to an economic forecast from the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Harrisonburg: Preschool teacher arrested for taking photos of child in school bathroom
A Rockingham County man working at a local preschool allegedly took inappropriate images of a child in the bathroom where he worked, according to Harrisonburg Police.
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The right-wing comedy grift: Joe Rogan, predictably, pivots towards the center
Joe Rogan — podcaster, UFC commentator, "comedian" — has spent years building the most valuable brand in media on a single premise: what you see is what you get.
Add trying to fix the 2026 midterms to the list of Trump’s impeachable offenses
Democrats are saying all the right things about the latest attempt by Donald Trump to write and then pass his own federal law, this one banning mail-in voting, but seriously, this one doesn’t even need to go to court.
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Harrisonburg grad Jadon Burgess aims for national title at Mary Washington
Jadon Burgess was effective and efficient as his Mary Washington basketball squad upset Trinity – ranked No. 1 in the country at the time in Division III – in the NCAA Tournament.
Where are they now? AEW roster MIAs, talent frustrations, injury list updates
AEW President Tony Khan is really good at signing wrestlers to deals. He’s not so good at finding things to do for all of the talents that he treats as action figures.
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CW Richmond to broadcast six Richmond Flying Squirrels games in 2026
TV households in the Richmond market will be able to tune in to six Richmond Flying Squirrels games on CW Richmond, starting with the Double-A baseball team’s home opener on April 7.
Pat Forde didn’t write about the new ‘Towering Fraud,’ Jon Scheyer: Wonder why?
I checked in with our pal, Pat Forde, the “Towering Fraud” himself, to give him a click for his column on Duke coach Jon Scheyer choking again in the NCAA Tournament.
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Series Preview: What UVA Baseball fans need to know about #7 Florida State
As I reported on Tuesday, #7 Florida State lost star first baseman Myles Bailey after Bailey went down with a gruesome ankle injury in an 12-11 win at Duke on Saturday.
UVA Basketball: They’re giving one of our favorites, Malcolm Brogdon, a fancy job title
Malcolm Brogdon is now a “strategic advisor” to UVA Basketball coach Ryan Odom, which can’t hurt, having a future POTUS around to help.
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Why men’s patriotic shirts are the perfect gift for any patriot
Patriotic shirts for men are no longer just a seasonal item but a way to express one’s pride, heritage, and values, while looking good at the same time.
Top benefits of choosing Shopzaza over other cannabis brands
Purchasing cannabis online might be confusing due to incomplete information about the product, misspellings, among other reasons.
