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It’s time to clean house at Waynesboro Public Schools: As in, starting over, from scratch

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Awful VCU poll for Spanberger is a ringing indictment of her first six months

Chris Graham

Abigail Spanberger might wish she could hit the reset button on the first few months of her gubernatorial term, after getting a look at the numbers from a new poll conducted by L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU.

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Ben Cline has the Daughters of the American Revolution in his crosshairs

Chris Graham

Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline is signaling that he plans to introduce legislation that would require the Daughters of the American Revolution to limit membership to biological women.

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It’s time to clean house at Waynesboro Public Schools: As in, starting over, from scratch

Chris Graham

The pending retirement of Waynesboro Public Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Cassell is a golden opportunity for a needed reset for our city school system.

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Ben Cline has the Daughters of the American Revolution in his crosshairs

Chris Graham

Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline is signaling that he plans to introduce legislation that would require the Daughters of the American Revolution to limit membership to biological women.

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Awful VCU poll for Spanberger is a ringing indictment of her first six months

Chris Graham

Abigail Spanberger might wish she could hit the reset button on the first few months of her gubernatorial term, after getting a look at the numbers from a new poll conducted by L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU.

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Judge cites technicality, dismisses challenge to abortion rights amendment

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A Campbell County Circuit Court judge, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit brought by a member of the Bedford County Board of Supervisors challenging the reproductive rights amendment referendum.

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World Cup future hosts: Centenary celebration, Saudi spectacular & a possible return to the U.S.

Michael Cage

FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup for the 2026 edition in the United States, Canada and Mexico did not meet with universal approval.

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Updated: Waynesboro Schools superintendent confirms retirement

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Albemarle County: Keswick man wanted in domestic situation arrested after pursuit

Chris Graham

Albemarle County Police arrested a Keswick man following a brief pursuit on Monday after officers were called to the scene to investigate a domestic incident.

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Harrisonburg: New work-zone speed limits go into effect on I-81 next week

Chris Graham

The work-zone speed limit on Interstate 81 in the Harrisonburg area will be reduced from 60 to 55 miles per hour beginning Monday, July 20.

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Lynchburg: Driver suffers gunshot wound while assaulting female passenger

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Rockbridge man files $1M suit against Middle River Regional Jail over injury

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Augusta County is not alone in its struggles to extend broadband to rural residents

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Albemarle County: Arrest made in connection with April 17 shooting in Charlottesville

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1 Letter to UVA President details concerns about culture in UVA Softball program
2 Game plan coming together on how to fight Northrop Grumman pollution permit
3 Augusta County sheriff goes rogue, declares he won’t enforce new gun laws
4 Staunton: Mary Baldwin University put on probation by accreditation body
5 Augusta County: Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting still looking for answers

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Awful VCU poll for Spanberger is a ringing indictment of her first six months

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Ben Cline has the Daughters of the American Revolution in his crosshairs

Chris Graham

Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline is signaling that he plans to introduce legislation that would require the Daughters of the American Revolution to limit membership to biological women.

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Judge cites technicality, dismisses challenge to abortion rights amendment

Chris Graham

A Campbell County Circuit Court judge, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit brought by a member of the Bedford County Board of Supervisors challenging the reproductive rights amendment referendum.

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The new UVA president is getting things moving toward MAGA-fication

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Ghazala Hashmi takes leadership role on state review of proposed NextEra-Dominion merger

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John McGuire takes lead on birthright citizenship with new legislation

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Report: Virginia government ends year with near-billion-dollar surplus

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3 Notable alums from the Barter Theater include Gregory Peck, Ned Beatty, Hume Cronyn
4 Do I like Tucker Carlson now? No, but maybe I dislike him a little less
5 The Iran War is over, and it will be over soon: A memo from the administration

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AEW ‘Dynamite’ returns to Norfolk for Wednesday, Sept. 16 show

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MLB Draft roundup: Page County, JMU pitchers drafted by the Chicago Cubs

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It has been more than three years since Jimmy Jackson was the pitching coach for the JMU Baseball team.

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UVA Baseball: Five ‘Hoos taken in 2026 MLB Draft; impact on 2027 roster

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AJ Gracia went #9 overall to the Atlanta Braves, leading a group of five from the 2026 UVA Baseball team, plus a top recruit in the Class of 2026, who had their names called in the 2026 MLB Draft.

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UVA Basketball: Kyle Guy signs two-year deal with Spanish club team

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UVA Basketball: Reece Beekman is still trying to catch on in the NBA

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Tony Khan could have been anywhere but Roanoke on a stormy Saturday night

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Notes from Ringside: Things I saw at the AEW/ROH show in Roanoke

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8 ways local communities can work together to keep children safe

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You can tell a lot about a community by how it treats its most vulnerable. Children usually top that list. They rely on adults when something isn't right.

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How to play crash games: A beginner’s guide for 2026

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How to Play Crash Games for Beginners. Multiplier basics, auto-cashout setup, a 20-round practice plan, and bankroll rules to stay in the game longer.

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Gaming on a budget: How to navigate no-deposit free spins safely and responsibly

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Licensed online casinos operate in a brutally competitive market across the handful of states that permit them, and customer acquisition is their largest expense. Promotional credit is how they bid for attention.

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The battle for World Cup bettors will be won in payments and uptime

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The 2026 World Cup will generate world-class attention - more teams, more games, and three countries of hosting.

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Major Forex pairs: Outlook for the end of 2026

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The foreign exchange market has had an eventful first half of 2026 including a hawkish pivot from the Federal Reserve and an escalation between the U.S. and Iran.

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