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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 Athletics finishes fifth in 2025-2026 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings

UVA Athletics finished fifth in the 2025-2026 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, which seems low to me, given how well the academic sports year seems to have gone.

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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.

Dr. Kelvin J. Washington

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How the 2026 World Cup affected local businesses in host cities

Learn how the 2026 World Cup changed sales, staffing, tourism, retail demand, transport activity, and operating costs for businesses in host cities.

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Can the USA make a deep run? Assessing the USMNT’s chances in the 2026 World Cup playoffs

Meta description: Assess the USA’s 2026 World Cup knockout chances, possible opponents, main strengths, key concerns, and projected route to the semifinals.

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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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