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Tom Perriello is going to need to make amends with local Democratic Socialists
Tom Perriello showed up at a rally organized by a member of a local Democratic Socialists of America chapter this week, but for some reason, didn’t want to be photographed against a backdrop of DSA members.
UVA Softball alum Courtney Layne hired as grad assistant coach at Longwood
Courtney Layne, fresh off a nice career with the UVA Softball program, and earning her degree from the University, has been hired as a graduate assistant coach for the Longwood University softball team.
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The deck was stacked against Christopher Lee Franklin, who died by suicide in a Virginia jail
The Stafford County man who died by suicide on Sunday while in custody at the Rappahannock Regional Jail never had a chance.
Virginia: Drought advisories remain in effect despite beneficial rains over the past week
We got us some rain in the past week, up to six inches in some parts of Virginia, but we’re still not out of the woods in terms of the ongoing long-term drought.
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Tom Perriello is going to need to make amends with local Democratic Socialists
Tom Perriello showed up at a rally organized by a member of a local Democratic Socialists of America chapter this week, but for some reason, didn’t want to be photographed against a backdrop of DSA members.
Attorney general’s office sets up unit to enforce new state laws regulating vapes
The Virginia attorney general’s office is rolling out a new enforcement unit that will oversee the enforcement of new state laws regulating the sale of liquid nicotine vapor products, THC and hemp-derived products, kratom and related intoxicants.
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UVA names Trevor Dunbar as interim T&F, cross country coach; Vin Lananna joining USATF
Vin Lananna, the director of the track and field and cross country program at UVA since 2019, was named the CEO of the USA Track and Field Foundation on Friday.
UVA Basketball: Game with Arkansas added to tough nonconference schedule
Second-year UVA Basketball coach Ryan Odom is pretty sure he has a good team heading into next season, based on his aggressive scheduling.
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Waynesboro: We’re going to get another DEQ hearing on Northrop Grumman request
We’re going to get another Virginia DEQ public hearing on the request of Northrop Grumman for a state permit allowing the company to dump tons of hazardous pollutants into the air in and around Waynesboro.
Spanberger administration highlights push to restore voting rights
The governor’s office reported in a release today that the Spanberger administration has restored the right to vote for 66,085 Virginians who were formerly incarcerated after being convicted of felonies.
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