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Waynesboro: Police now investigating Saturday death as homicide, ID victim

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Developing: Not a good day for #TeamTrump in front of the Trump Court

The Trump Court had a field day at the expense of Donald Trump on Monday, with a flurry of rulings hitting at key points on the Trump agenda.

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What we don’t know: Nobody else locally surveys their police officers about their jobs

It came to everybody’s attention earlier this month that the local government in Albemarle County conducts a biennial survey of its employees to try to identify areas where the various department heads can work to make internal improvements.

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Everything you wanted to know about a heat dome, but were afraid to ask

A “heat dome” is worse than a “heat wave,” I’m learning, because “heat dome” refers to hot weather that can last a week or more, while a “heat wave” can be over in as few as three days.

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With the swelter of the heat dome coming, make sure to take care of your pets

With the heat dome on its way, PETA is urging people who see a dog chained outside in the sweltering heat to call authorities immediately – or to call PETA, if they don’t get the help they need from their local cops.

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Trump dismisses pressure to sign affordable housing bill: ‘A big yawn’

That bipartisan affordable housing bill that Donald Trump’s own press secretary called “one of the most significant pieces of housing affordability legislation in American history” – what Trump really thinks about it is, “a big yawn.”

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Trump regime on high gas prices: ‘Gas up in a red state.’ We did the math: It’s not mathing

Doug Burgum said in a Fox News hit on Sunday night that people in blue states concerned about high gas prices just need to drive to a nearby red state, where gas prices are “53 cents cheaper per gallon.”

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Waynesboro: Police now investigating Saturday death as homicide, ID victim

Waynesboro Police have identified the person found dead on Saturday in the 600 block of Ivanhoe Avenue, and are saying that the death is being investigated as a homicide.

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Are truck accidents becoming more common?

Truck accidents are a serious concern on American roads. When a crash involves a large commercial truck, the damage can be much worse than a typical crash.

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How to manage personal finances when pursuing a personal injury claim

A personal injury claim can provide an important path toward financial recovery after an accident. However, even strong personal injury cases can take time to resolve.

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Why Virginia manufacturers are rethinking in-house production in 2026

Across the Shenandoah Valley and the rest of Virginia, small and mid-sized manufacturers are facing a familiar squeeze.

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5 common misconceptions people have about injury lawyers

If you’ve been hurt in a car crash, slip and fall, or workplace-related accident, you may not know what to do next. You may also wonder whether calling a lawyer is too expensive.

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

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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U.S. & World

Everything you wanted to know about a heat dome, but were afraid to ask

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With the swelter of the heat dome coming, make sure to take care of your pets

With the heat dome on its way, PETA is urging people who see a dog chained outside in the sweltering heat to call authorities immediately – or to call PETA, if they don’t get the help they need from their local cops.

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U.S. & World

Trump dismisses pressure to sign affordable housing bill: ‘A big yawn’

That bipartisan affordable housing bill that Donald Trump’s own press secretary called “one of the most significant pieces of housing affordability legislation in American history” – what Trump really thinks about it is, “a big yawn.”

fueling up at gas station
U.S. & World

Trump regime on high gas prices: ‘Gas up in a red state.’ We did the math: It’s not mathing

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Waynesboro: Police now investigating Saturday death as homicide, ID victim

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UVA Basketball: Odom adds international perimeter shooter to 2026-2027 roster

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Virginia drought impacts on boating, fishing, hiking, camping: Know before you go