Virginia Department of Health lifts recreational water advisory for Potomac River
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A recreational water advisory that was issued for the Potomac River in Virginia due to a sewage spill in January has been lifted.
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Virginia Tech Basketball to NIT: We’re taking our ball and staying home
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Odd message from Virginia Tech Athletics today, that the men’s basketball program “has elected to decline an opportunity to compete in the 2026 National Invitation Tournament.”
Developing: One victim dead, two injured in shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk
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A dangerous situation unfolded at Old Dominion University in Norfolk this morning that left two people injured and a gunman dead.
UVA Basketball: This year’s group has a familiar feeling, link between past, present
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UVA Basketball fans have been adapting and adjusting to a new style of play under new head coach Ryan Odom.
College groups to conduct dark skies survey along Blue Ridge Parkway
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Students and faculty from Colgate and Wellesley will be traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway the week of March 14-20 to conduct what is called a dark skies survey, intended to evaluate and protect the national park’s nighttime environment.
Virginia drops appeal of RGGI ruling, setting stage for re-entry into climate program
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Glenn Youngkin’s dumb effort to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative died for lack of continued support on Thursday.
Discount program returns for the purchase of native trees and shrubs in Virginia
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A popular Virginia Department of Forestry program that offers discounts on native trees and shrubs is back at participating nursery locations.
Earl Zimmerman: March 2026 Climate and Energy News Roundup
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The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected an application to build a 20-acre solar panel facility northeast of Harrisonburg.
UVA Basketball Preview: Get ready to play Duke, not the nerds in the stands
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I’m going to get some hate mail for this, like that ever stops me, but here goes: I’ve been to several Duke games in Cameron, and, just sayin’, it’s overrated, in terms of the experience.
UVA Baseball: ‘Hoos shut out George Washington; nice step forward
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February college baseball is spring training games that count on your regular-season record. I understand why some coaches schedule tough games early, but really, they don’t help you in June.
