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Local attorney gets public reprimand from Virginia State Bar over handling of case

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Sheriffs in Page, Greene still helping ICE, as 287(g) agreements are set to expire

The elected sheriffs in Greene County and Page County are squeezing every last ounce out of their precious anti-immigrant 287(g) agreements before a new state law goes into effect next week.

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Page County: Welfare check call leads to officer-involved shooting death

Virginia State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Page County in which a 49-year-old woman who was the subject of a welfare check was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies.

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

The new five-for-five/age-based eligibility rule approved by the NCAA on Tuesday should be, I think, a big help to our UVA Basketball program.

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

Donald Trump is now holding up putting his signature to affordable housing legislation because he wants to use it as leverage to be able to rig U.S. elections.

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

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

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Waynesboro School Board candidate addresses why he is running

The students of Waynesboro Public Schools deserve our support and leadership. It is time to take a unified approach and seek the common good of every student.

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Prince William County: State Police seek info on June 14 hit-and-run on I-95

Virginia State Police are requesting the public’s help with information regarding a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian that occurred on Sunday, June 14 on Interstate 95, just north of the Quantico exit in Prince William County. 

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

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George Mason extends the contract of President Gregory Washington through 2031

The Youngkin MAGAs sacked presidents at UVA, Virginia Tech and VMI – but they didn’t get Gregory Washington at George Mason University, who, it was announced on Tuesday, had his contract extended by the school’s Board of Visitors through June 30, 2031.

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

The campaign of Sixth District MAGA Congressman Ben Cline just sent out a fundraising appeal trying to raise money off legislation introduced by Cline last month.

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Augusta County: Illegal dumping becomes somebody else’s problem

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Poll: Virginia residents make it clear where they stand on data centers

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Virginia Department of Forestry sells 10K trees, shrubs through Throwing Shade program

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Last Week in Rob Schilling: Fake George Soros takes a shot at ‘Augusta Regress’

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From public sector portals to fintech apps: Can users trust a product that makes the next step unclear?

A product does not earn trust just because of how good it looks. Nice colors and design help, of course, but users start to relax only when the next step feels obvious.

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How translation services support legal, medical, and business communication

Translation becomes seriously important when people cannot afford to guess. That is exactly what happens in medical care, legal work, and business communication.

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Why Virginia’s gambling debate is becoming a test case for state regulation

The Virginia gambling debate has moved beyond legalizing or limiting bets. It now works as a stress test for state regulation and gambling laws.

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Why convenience has become a key factor in digital experiences

Digital services compete for attention in nearly every part of modern life. As the number of options grows, users often make choices based on convenience.

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The recent gaming movies that keep the night going

Casino storylines have always had a place on the big screen. There is something inherently exciting about high-stakes, risky decisions, and characters chasing fortune against the odds.

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