Government shutdown avoided with deal days ahead of funding expiration date
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A deal was reached by congressional leaders today to keep the United States government funded through midnight on Saturday, March 2.
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Tom H. Hastings: R is for reckless, and for Republican
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Driving at 90 toward the cliff – that is such an irresponsible teen image. That’s the current Republican Party.
In the presence of the president: Virginia man retires as Woodrow Wilson impersonator
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More than 20 years ago, happenstance changed the course of Judd Bankert’s life when WWPL staff spotted him on the Manse’s lawn in the crowd.
Doolittle, Nationals honor Homestead Grays vet at Arlington National Cemetery
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UVA alum Sean Doolittle led a group of Washington Nationals personnel to Arlington National Cemetery to honor Negro Leagues baseball player Ernest “Jud” Wilson, who is laid to rest in Section 43.
Historic preservation projects across Virginia receive nearly $400K infusion through grants
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Nearly $400,000 in grants were awarded to 14 organizations to support history preservation and education projects throughout Virginia.
Augusta County real estate assessments are in the mail; how to appeal or apply for tax relief
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Real estate assessments, the first completed since 2019, were mailed Feb. 20 to Augusta County real estate owners.
Mission BBQ donates $347K to Wreaths Across America for annual day in December
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Mission BBQ has donated $347,068 to national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) to support the laying of wreaths in 2024.
Preview: Virginia has tough road test at Virginia Tech on Big Monday
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Virginia Tech fans only really get up for three home basketball games. Virginia is one of those three.
Judge to decide fate of Virginia man who shot, killed neighbor’s service dog
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A judge will decide the fate of an Augusta County man who pleaded no contest today to a felony charge of animal cruelty for shooting and killing a neighbor’s service dog, Buddy Bear.
Plea hearing scheduled Wednesday in shooting death of Virginia vet’s service dog
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The case involving a service dog that was shot and killed by a neighbor on Sept. 15 in Augusta County continues its trek through the legal process.
