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Waynesboro: Death investigation leads to increased police presence on Ivanhoe Avenue

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Hashmi calls for detailed review of Next Era Energy-Dominion Energy merger

Chris Graham

You never hear much about the lieutenant governor, but ours, Ghazala Hashmi, is setting herself up as an alternative to our disappointing governor, Abigail Spanberger, with her stand on a key business-related issue.

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UVA Baseball: Ernie Clement voted in as AL All-Star starter at second base

Chris Graham

Ernie Clement, who delivered the game-winning hit that sent UVA Baseball to the 2015 College World Series – the ‘Hoos went on to win the program’s only national title two weeks later – is, all these many years later, a first-time MLB All-Star.

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Lynchburg: Police trying to sleuth three armed robberies reported this week

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Lynchburg Police are investigating three armed robberies reported on Thursday and Friday. 

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Rockingham County: Scheduled road work in the county for June 29-July 3

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VDOT has released the updated schedule for road work in Rockingham County for the coming week.

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Augusta County: Scheduled road work in the county for June 29-July 3

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VDOT has released the updated schedule for road work in Augusta County for the coming week.

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Mel Gurtov: The missing pieces to Donald Trump’s artless deal with Iran

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The actual terms of a contractual arrangement between the U.S. and Iran governments are matters for future negotiations

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Nelson County: Scheduled road work in the county for June 29-July 3

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VDOT has released the updated schedule for road work in Nelson County for the coming week.

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AccuWeather forecast: Temperatures nearing 100 degrees for a stretch next week

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Update: Volunteers clean up site of illegal dumping in Augusta County

Chris Graham

A group of volunteers with Friends of the Middle River spent part some time on Friday cleaning up a mess left behind by an incredibly lazy people who dumped a load of trash on Bald Rock Road in Augusta County.

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Latest Ben Cline money plea: Beth Macy is a ‘Hollywood attack dog’

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The Ben Cline campaign’s most recent fundraising email calls Beth Macy a “Hollywood attack dog” for “radical Democrats,” “the ultimate out-of-touch Hollywood elite.”

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Leesburg: Somebody, we don’t know who, yet, threw a guitar at a police car downtown

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Virginia

Measles outbreak has expanded from Buckingham County into Cumberland County

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

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

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ICYMI

1 Waynesboro: DEQ say it’s OK for Northrop Grumman to pollute our environment
2 A year-old report highlighted concerns inside the ACPD: Why is this presented as breaking news?
3 Local attorney gets public reprimand from Virginia State Bar over handling of case
4 Augusta County: Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting still looking for answers
5 Augusta County: Illegal dumping becomes somebody else’s problem

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Response to drag queen at Baltimore Orioles game is why we need to have Pride Nights

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Roaring Twenties MLB pitcher Carl Yowell, the pride of Madison County

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There was only Major League Baseball player born in the small town of Madison, Virginia, according to baseballreference.com.

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AEW star Darby Allin thinks he can ‘just wing’ a marathon: No, he can’t

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Skateboader/mountain climber/occasional AEW wrestler Darby Allin thinks he can “just wing” running the 2026 New York City Marathon, which he plans to attempt “fully blind.”

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Trump DOJ announces takedown of sites illegally streaming World Cup

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

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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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5 common sources of conflict during divorce and how to address them

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When two people walk down the aisle, exchange vows, and say “I do,” the last thing on their minds is divorce. But that’s how far too many unions end -- and divorces can get messy.

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4 things nobody tells you about starting a web design firm

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Starting a web design firm is really an ideal business. It has low overhead, high demand, and flexible work you can do from anywhere with a laptop.

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What drivers should actually do after a serious crash on I-81

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When people picture a bad wreck on Interstate 81, they imagine the dramatic stuff: the closed lanes, the helicopter, the line of brake lights stretching back miles.

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5 things all property owners should know about premises liability

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While many property owners care about maintenance, repairs, and improvements, they often don’t spend enough time focusing on issues such as premises liability.

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How office coffee machines influence employee retention

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Office managers often think of coffee machines as bare essentials. But with proper planning, purchasing, and operation, office coffee machines can make a major impact on employee happiness – and therefore, employee retention.

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Lynchburg: Police trying to sleuth three armed robberies reported this week

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Rockingham County: Scheduled road work in the county for June 29-July 3

Chris Graham

VDOT has released the updated schedule for road work in Rockingham County for the coming week.

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Augusta County: Scheduled road work in the county for June 29-July 3

Chris Graham

VDOT has released the updated schedule for road work in Augusta County for the coming week.

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Mel Gurtov: The missing pieces to Donald Trump’s artless deal with Iran

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Nelson County: Scheduled road work in the county for June 29-July 3

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AccuWeather forecast: Temperatures nearing 100 degrees for a stretch next week

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Response to drag queen at Baltimore Orioles game is why we need to have Pride Nights

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