
Famed political cartoonist’s archives arrive at UVA
The University of Virginia is the new home of the papers of Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Patrick Bruce Oliphant.

The University of Virginia is the new home of the papers of Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Patrick Bruce Oliphant.

It is true that making and distributing new clothing has a huge impact on the environment. Cotton production is beset by synthetic chemical inputs including pesticides, fertilizers and dyes, not to mention the setting aside of so many millions of acres of farmland that could be used to feed hungry mouths.

Chris Graham leads our live coverage of the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble, live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Check back for regular updates from the action.

A unique greenhouse on 18 acres in Powhatan County houses more than 13,000 orchids; 8,000 of which are in “orchid daycare.”

Samoa Joe may have been the biggest surprise on Night 2 of the WWE Superstar Shakeup. Joe had just returned from injury after getting a big push on the Raw brand last summer, and he had been advertised on the post-WrestleMania Raw house tour opposite Roman Reigns in main events.

The Republicans have managed to pass the tax bill in the House and it was presented to Senate. There were thoughts that the Senate won’t hesitate much in approving the bill, too. But what does the bill have in it? How will the tax bill impact Medicare?

This year’s federal income tax return due date is Tuesday, April 17. It’s the last time you will have to file under the old tax code that was replaced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which will apply to next April’s returns.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined a group of Senators in a letter to congressional appropriators requesting a minimum of $225.5 million in federal funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program to help local law enforcement bolster community policing efforts.

The Shenandoah Valley Workforce Board reached another milestone in its Valley2Virginia American Apprenticeship Initiative.

The Augusta County Historical Society Stuart Talk April 12 will look into an almost unknown part of Staunton’s past, the world of African-American life and business during the times of Jim Crow segregation.
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