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Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Kyle Busch, 41, dead after ‘severe illness’

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Virginia Department of Health launches measles dashboard in wake of outbreak

Chris Graham

The recent outbreak of measles in Buckingham County has our attention, and the attention of the Virginia Department of Health, which is launching a new measles dashboard, so that we can all keep up with what’s going on.

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House passes bipartisan affordable housing bill: Something we can all agree on

Chris Graham

A huge bipartisan majority in the U.S. House voted on Wednesday to pass legislation styled the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

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Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Kyle Busch, 41, dead after ‘severe illness’

Chris Graham

The news with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Kyle Busch this morning was that he was going to have to miss this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 due to “severe illness.” Hours later, he was dead, at the age of 41. This is unfathomable. Nicknamed “Rowdy,” a nod to his wrestling heel-like public persona, Busch competed most...

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AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ preview: Can we finally move past Darby Allin?

Chris Graham

I really try not to pre-judge someone else’s art – the author of a book I’m reading, the creative mind behind a TV show, for the purposes of this column, a pro wrestling auteur.

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UVA Soccer: National team call-ups for Cecil, Hardeman, Simmonds

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Three members of the UVA Soccer community are getting shots with their national teams.

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UVA Baseball: Issues with pitching, defense doom ‘Hoos in 16-10 loss to Georgia Tech

Chris Graham

Virginia was a half-hearted effort at an inning-ending double play away from getting out of the seventh with a 9-6 lead.

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Spanberger doesn’t understand why labor critics see ‘betrayal’ on collective bargaining

Chris Graham

MS NOW anchor Jonathan Capehart gave Gov. Abigail Spanberger a chance at a Tuesday conference to address her veto of public-sector collective bargaining legislation, which her critics in the labor movement have called a “betrayal.” Her response: “I would defer to them to answer that question.” So, it’s up to Spanberger’s critics to answer why...

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Virginia home sales, sale prices up in April: Good news for your favorite local Realtor®

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VDOT installing congestion-warning system on Interstate 64 on Afton Mountain

Chris Graham

Morning and evening drive times on Interstate 64 on Afton Mountain are often a nightmare of stop-and-go traffic more akin to what you see in parking lots than on a highway.

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Staunton: New pool house set to open with start of summer swimming season

Chris Graham

The City of Staunton is going all out to mark the start of the summer season, with a grand opening for the new Gypsy Hill Park Pool House set for Saturday.

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Waynesboro man wanted in connection with Monday night shooting

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Albemarle County: Palmyra man arrested in attempted home invasion

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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

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ICYMI

1 UVA Lacrosse: Lars Tiffany is out as head coach, and no one knows why, for sure
2 Augusta County: Argenbright fraud case set for two-day trial in October
3 Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining: Who does she think she’s fooling?
4 Winners, losers in the stupid Waynesboro Schools trans bathroom debate
5 Is UVA Swimming assistant coach Gary Taylor under contract, or not?

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Spanberger doesn’t understand why labor critics see ‘betrayal’ on collective bargaining

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Politics, Virginia

Eugene Vindman votes with MAGAs on the Don’t Say Trans and Forced Outing Bill

Chris Graham

Ben Cline and John McGuire, of course, voted in favor of what the MAGAs are calling the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act – or what we’re calling the Don’t Say Trans and Forced Outing Bill.

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Ben Cline mum on $1.7B Trump slush fund, as other MAGAs speak out

Chris Graham

Ben Cline, back in 2023, was against settlement slush funds, to the point that he was an out-of-the-box co-sponsor of a bill called the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act.

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Ken Mitchell ends Sixth District congressional campaign, clearing the way for Beth Macy

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Spanberger tries, and fails, to explain Affordable Medicine Act veto

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Virginia man who posted thousands of threats of Dems gets prison time (for now)

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

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The legal steps to obtain residency in Italy

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If you are attracted by the charm of Italy, then moving there is definitely an option to consider. Why?

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How clubs are building global brands

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Explore how elite clubs transform into global brands through digital innovation, commercial revenue in Qatar, and data analytics. Analyze the impact of stadium infrastructure and market expansion.

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How local leagues adapt to global trends

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Analyze how domestic football (soccer) leagues are modernizing through digital storytelling, youth academy investment, and enhanced stadium atmospheres. We explore the shift from local survival to global cultural relevance in the face of intense competition for fan attention in 2026.

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How can I immigrate to France as a non-EU citizen?

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If you want to move to a country in Europe on a long term as a non-EU citizen, you should definitely choose France. Why?

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How handball has become a successful sport in the region

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Discover how handball grew into a thriving regional sport, driven by strong clubs, grassroots programs, youth development, and passionate fan communities.

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AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ preview: Can we finally move past Darby Allin?

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UVA Baseball: Issues with pitching, defense doom ‘Hoos in 16-10 loss to Georgia Tech

Chris Graham

Virginia was a half-hearted effort at an inning-ending double play away from getting out of the seventh with a 9-6 lead.

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UVA Soccer: National team call-ups for Cecil, Hardeman, Simmonds

Chris Graham

Three members of the UVA Soccer community are getting shots with their national teams.

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Football

UVA names successor to football GM Tyler Jones: Is the new guy the new GM, though?

Chris Graham
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WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley set to appear at AEW ‘Double or Nothing’

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NAACP calling on Black athletes to boycott Southern states over racial gerrymandering

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Rumor mill: UVA is low-balling men’s golf coach Bowen Sargent on extension

Chris Graham
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