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Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon testosterone plan

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon testosterone plan

  • Nancy Lapid Reuters

Many medical professionals warn if testosterone is prescribed inappropriately, it could increase service members' risk of infertility or other consequences.

Virginia lawmakers weigh ending state’s off-year elections

Virginia lawmakers weigh ending state’s off-year elections

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

The hope is that not having elections every year would increase voter turnout. 

Tuggle’s Gap restaurant reopens at historic roadside landmark

Tuggle’s Gap restaurant reopens at historic roadside landmark

  • BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin

Tuggle's Gap Restaurant in northern Patrick County reopened July 2, offering breakfast and lunch Thursday through Sunday, continuing a nearly 90-year tradition of serving travelers and locals at this historic roadside inn along Virginia 8 near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

VT AD White hopes 'strategic investments' will yield NCAA title

VT AD White hopes 'strategic investments' will yield NCAA title

  • Mark Berman

Tech has never won an NCAA team crown.

James Franklin says Virginia Tech won the offseason. Now the Hokies need to back it up.

James Franklin says Virginia Tech won the offseason. Now the Hokies need to back it up.

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

"There's got to be enough evidence that people say Virginia Tech is headed in a really good direction. Not only did they win the offseason, but it's translating to the season as well."

Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

  • Reuters/USA Today

Iran and the United States exchanged intensified fire in the Middle East, killings by immigration agents drew scrutiny, Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat was filled after his sudden death, and more.

Trump's approval rating drops among white working class

Trump's approval rating drops among white working class

  • CHRIS KENNING USA Today

White working-class and rural voters strongly backed Trump in 2024 due to economic and immigration promises, but recent polls show growing disapproval among these groups, especially on economic issues.

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Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 21

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 21

Sidewalk extension approved in Rocky Mount

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Google’s planned Botetourt data center won’t get requested water capacity, director says

Google’s planned Botetourt data center won’t get requested water capacity, director says

The water authority director spoke to the Roanoke Times about widely circulated internal emails that discussed potential water capacity and infrastructure needed for the data center.

Craig County man gets 50 years in prison for death of his infant son

Craig County man gets 50 years in prison for death of his infant son

Isaiah Carruth was beaten repeatedly before he turned five months old.

Woman who left baby in hot car indicted in Spotsylvania

Woman who left baby in hot car indicted in Spotsylvania

Woman apparently didn’t notice she’d forgotten to take baby to daycare during midday trip to convenience store.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 21

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 21

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

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Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time. 

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Liberty football focused on camaraderie this offseason to turn tides of '25 season

Liberty football focused on camaraderie this offseason to turn tides of '25 season

The Flames have focused on camaraderie this offseason in hopes of turning the tides and quickly improving upon their four-win campaign last fall. 

White, Franklin evaluating Virginia Tech's future nonconference schedules

White, Franklin evaluating Virginia Tech's future nonconference schedules

Virginia Tech AD Brian White detailed 3 components that will be used in crafting the Hokies' future schedules. Here's a look at those components and how they could impact the schedules.

Sun Belt Conference hopes for more CFP opportunities

Sun Belt Conference hopes for more CFP opportunities

The Sun Belt isn’t satisfied with one CFP berth. The goal now? Win playoff games.

David Teel: Virginia Tech ‘won the offseason.’ Will it translate to the field?

David Teel: Virginia Tech ‘won the offseason.’ Will it translate to the field?

Addressing the largest media audiences of his brief tenure as the Hokies’ coach, James Franklin played his tried-and-true hits of investment, alignment, momentum and tradition. 

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Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.

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Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.

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Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures
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Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.

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Researchers have found most adults can safely consume up to five cups of coffee per day, which is about 400 mg of caffeine, without increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Many medical professionals warn if testosterone is prescribed inappropriately, it could increase service members' risk of infertility or other consequences.

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