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Salem-based Wabtec to invest $2.7 million to expand facility, create 38 jobs

Crystal Graham
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If I had a billion dollars: Five things I definitely wouldn’t do

Chris Graham
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Local, Politics, Virginia

‘The bedrock of our democracy’: Legislation would strengthen right to vote for all Americans

Rebecca Barnabi
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Glenn Youngkin’s Department of Education rolls back protections for trans youths

Chris Graham
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Extreme heat continues throughout U.S.; low-income residents have highest exposure

Crystal Graham
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Survey: Virginia Beach is the city with the worst drivers in the United States

Chris Graham
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Arlington County named No. 1 Digital County for 2023 in Digital Counties Survey

Chris Graham
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No Mega Millions jackpot winner Tuesday night; top prize increases to $720 million

Crystal Graham
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Economic innovator: Commonwealth is No. 2 state for business in the U.S.

Rebecca Barnabi
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Expert: Labor dispute is way to get Hollywood executives, writers, actors ‘on the same page’

Crystal Graham
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