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‘Peace be with you’: Vatican elects first-ever U.S. pope to lead Catholic church, Leo XIV

Rebecca Barnabi

May 8, 2025

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House Republicans sneak in proposal to sell 500,000+ acres of federal public land

Rebecca Barnabi

May 8, 2025

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Local News, State News

Lynchburg: Police release name of man shot playing video games with friends

May 8, 2025

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Local News, Politics, State News

Warner, Kaine introduce two Senate bills to preserve wilderness in Virginia

Rebecca Barnabi

May 8, 2025

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Two seismic events this week in Virginia: Dillwyn earthquake and Metallica concert

May 8, 2025

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Study: Major U.S. cities sinking; integrity of bridges, roads and dams could be impacted

May 8, 2025

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Many farmers forced to confront mental health with added stress, less sleep

May 8, 2025

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Scott County: Virginia man dead in fatal motorcycle crash on Route 58

May 7, 2025

‘Solidifies the legacy’: Friends of the Staunton Library break ground on terrace project

Rebecca Barnabi

May 7, 2025

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Explore Downtown Waynesboro businesses at Tour the Town event

May 7, 2025