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Staunton Police release names of two people found deceased on Betsy Bell Road

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Tom Homan had himself one of those Culpeper County sheriff’s deputy badges

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The disgraced former Culpeper County sheriff pardoned by Donald Trump just happened to have issued a deputy badge to White House border czar Tom Homan in 2020.

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East Rock alum Tyler Nickel goes in NBA Draft to the New York Knicks

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East Rock alum Tyler Nickel couldn’t get on the floor at North Carolina, didn’t do much in one season at mid Virginia Tech, put up decent numbers at Vanderbilt, and that was enough for the 2026 NBA champs.

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Virginia drought update: We’re still very much in one, with little relief in sight

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That little bit of rain that we got earlier in the week was good for helping freshen things up a bit, but according to the Virginia DEQ, we’re still very much in a drought.

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UVA Lacrosse: Alums Mikey Herring, Matthew Nunes hired to the coaching staff

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UVA Lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese announced on Thursday that he has hired alums Mikey Herring and Matthew Nunes as assistant coaches.

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ODU Football announces cross-country road trip, to play at Cal in the 2027 season

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ODU Football, in 2027, will head as far out west as you can without leaving the continent, with a road trip scheduled for Sept. 11, 2027, to Cal.

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Virginia Tech to participate in 2027 College Baseball Series in Nashville

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Virginia Tech will take part in the 2027 College Baseball Series at First Horizon Park in Nashville, the home of the Nashville Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Moderates like James Carville are why Democrats can blow the 2026 midterms

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There was a place in Democratic Party politics for the likes of James Carville, the architect behind Bill Clinton’s two successful campaigns for president in the 1990s, but that day has long since passed.

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Measles outbreak has expanded from Buckingham County into Cumberland County

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Trump pretending to be upset at Big Oil over its record profits, which he made possible

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Back during the 2024 presidential cycle, Donald Trump told Big Oil, out loud, in public, if you will, that they needed to raise $1 billion to fund his campaign, and if they did, he’d make sure they’d get bang for their bucks.

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EMU announces appointment of Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as the school’s president

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Eastern Mennonite University has named the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as its 10th president.

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Trump won’t sign affordable housing bill until he gets Save America Act

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How to help your dogs, cats through loud summer storms, fireworks

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Politics, Virginia

George Mason extends the contract of President Gregory Washington through 2031

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Politics, Virginia

Ben Cline is trying to raise money off legislation with 0 percent chance of passage

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1 A year-old report highlighted concerns inside the ACPD: Why is this presented as breaking news?
2 Local attorney gets public reprimand from Virginia State Bar over handling of case
3 Augusta County: Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting still looking for answers
4 Augusta County: Illegal dumping becomes somebody else’s problem
5 Waynesboro: Jim Wood running for re-election, giving us a chance to correct our mistake

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Podcast: 2026 NBA Draft wrap, NCAA rules impact on UVA Basketball

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UVA Golf: Coach Bowen Sargent signed to four-year contract extension

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UVA Golf coach Bowen Sargent has signed a four-year contract extension, and per a source, got himself a nice raise in the process.

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UVA Athletics finishes fifth in 2025-2026 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings

Chris Graham

UVA Athletics finished fifth in the 2025-2026 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, which seems low to me, given how well the academic sports year seems to have gone.

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UVA Basketball: How do the new NCAA eligibility rules hit our favorite squad?

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AEW Notebook: ‘Dynamite’ viewer number up, ‘Forbidden Door’ preview, FTR news

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UVA Football: NC State game still, for some reason, set to be played as Week 0 contest

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Basketball

UVA Basketball: Odom quickly fills staff opening in strength and conditioning

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ICYMI

1 Virginia Tech names Florida Atlantic AD Brian White as the new director of athletics
2 From Charlottesville to the Majors: History of Hornets, Tom Sox making it to The Show
3 Waynesboro High School names former R.E. Lee star Eli Crawford new boys basketball coach
4 UVA Lacrosse: Lars Tiffany files suit over botched contract extension
5 Spotter Charts has strong Valley ties, serves high-level sports broadcasters

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How to choose the best drought-tolerant grass for your lawn

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Choosing the right grass is one of the most effective steps toward maintaining a healthy, attractive lawn while cutting water consumption and long-term maintenance costs.

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How to create jewelry that reflects your personal style

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Jewelry is more than an accessory. It can tell a story, celebrate milestones, and showcase individuality in a way that no other wearable can.

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The summer beauty trends U.S. travelers can’t get enough of

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Between glowing skin routines, low-maintenance makeup, and beauty treatments, travelers are rethinking what it means to get ready for a trip.  

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Identity fraud prevention: Why removing public records from search sites matters

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Reclaim your privacy. Learn to remove personal data from the internet, delete old info, and purge yourself from search result and Google Search.

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How to start a gaming business in 2026

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Many passionate gamers want to have a career that’s closely related to their hobby, so they often ponder how to start a video game company.

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Virginia drought update: We’re still very much in one, with little relief in sight

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UVA Lacrosse: Alums Mikey Herring, Matthew Nunes hired to the coaching staff

Chris Graham

UVA Lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese announced on Thursday that he has hired alums Mikey Herring and Matthew Nunes as assistant coaches.

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Football

ODU Football announces cross-country road trip, to play at Cal in the 2027 season

Chris Graham

ODU Football, in 2027, will head as far out west as you can without leaving the continent, with a road trip scheduled for Sept. 11, 2027, to Cal.

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Virginia Tech to participate in 2027 College Baseball Series in Nashville

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Moderates like James Carville are why Democrats can blow the 2026 midterms

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Staunton Police release names of two people found deceased on Betsy Bell Road

Chris Graham
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Basketball

Podcast: 2026 NBA Draft wrap, NCAA rules impact on UVA Basketball

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