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Gas price forecast: $4.80 a gallon through the summer months

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

Governor DeVeto: Abigail Spanberger is clearly just not good at the job

Chris Graham

I would have expected Abigail Spanberger, as a former member of Congress, to be better at the legislation part of her job than she has demonstrated to date.

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Local

Augusta County: Argenbright fraud case set for two-day trial in October

Bob Stuart

Augusta County realtor Amy Argenbright’s trial on three counts of felony construction fraud has been set for a two-day bench case.

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

Chris Graham

Good move by Ken Mitchell, the 2024 Democratic Party congressional nominee in the Sixth District, who announced on Wednesday that he is dropping out of the 2026 race, clearing the way for Beth Macy to focus on November.

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Governor DeVeto: Abigail Spanberger is clearly just not good at the job

Chris Graham

I would have expected Abigail Spanberger, as a former member of Congress, to be better at the legislation part of her job than she has demonstrated to date.

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UVA Baseball: ‘Hoos get past Duke, 6-4, to advance in ACC tourney

Chris Graham

Virginia took control with a four-run sixth, then held on through a shaky ninth to complete a 6-4 win over Duke on Wednesday at the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship in Charlotte.

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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. The new single-story facility replaces the original 1958 pool house, which had reached the end of its functional life due to structural issues and deteriorating infrastructure. Key...

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

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Waynesboro man wanted in connection with Monday night shooting

Chris Graham

A Waynesboro man is wanted in connection with a shooting reported Monday night in the 1500 block of North Delphine Avenue.

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Local

Albemarle County: Palmyra man arrested in attempted home invasion

Chris Graham

A Palmyra man is in custody in connection with a reported home invasion in the 2600 block of Hydraulic Road in Albemarle County from last week.

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Virginia

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

Chris Graham
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Albemarle County: Local man arrested on child porn possession charges

Chris Graham
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Historic Augusta County spring purchased out of foreclosure by Augusta Water

Chris Graham
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Valley Program for Aging Services needs volunteers for senior transportation program

Chris Graham

ICYMI

1 Former Met Noah Syndergaard said O’s slugger Pete Alonso is a Trumper like him
2 Trump wants to take $1.7 billion of our money to reward his Jan. 6 army
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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Larry Bushart
Politics, U.S. & World

Tennessee man jailed for posting anti-Trump meme settles suit against sheriff

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

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

Chris Graham

Good move by Ken Mitchell, the 2024 Democratic Party congressional nominee in the Sixth District, who announced on Wednesday that he is dropping out of the 2026 race, clearing the way for Beth Macy to focus on November.

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Politics, Virginia

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

Chris Graham

Abigail Spanberger went the disingenuous route in defending her decision to veto legislation that would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia.

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Politics, Virginia

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

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

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

Virginia Democrats on overturned referendum: Just vote harder next time

Chris Graham

Business Wire

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How businesses are scaling faster with cloud-native architecture

Business Wire

In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, Australian businesses face mounting pressure to innovate quickly.

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Do you really need pet insurance? A complete beginner’s guide

Business Wire

From routine check-ups to unexpected medical emergencies, the cost of keeping a pet healthy can quickly add up.

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6 signs you’re ready for supportive retirement living

Business Wire

The transition to retirement life may seem drastic, but it's usually the best choice for your style of living.

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How massage chairs improve sleep quality naturally

Business Wire

Getting consistent, high-quality sleep has become more difficult than ever. More Australians are seeking healthier and sustainable ways to improve their sleep.

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How Planetshakers Church became a global worship movement

Business Wire

Planetshakers Church began as a dynamic youth ministry in Australia and has since evolved into one of the most impactful global worship movements.

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Baseball

UVA Baseball: ‘Hoos get past Duke, 6-4, to advance in ACC tourney

Chris Graham
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Football

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

Chris Graham

The NAACP is taking aim at states that are trying to disenfranchise Black voters with a campaign calling on Black athletes to boycott flagship college athletics programs across Power 4.

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

Chris Graham

A situation similar to what we just saw play out with UVA Lacrosse coach Lars Tiffany could be in the works with the coach at UVA Men’s Golf, Bowen Sargent.

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Baseball

Georgetown’s Dom Cafferillo grateful for chance to play for Hall of Famer Billy Wagner

David Driver
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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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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
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