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Va. Democrats ask U.S. Supreme Court to block state court's ruling on redistricting

Va. Democrats ask U.S. Supreme Court to block state court's ruling on redistricting

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Virginia decision is a matter of national importance, the emergency application filed with the U.S. Supreme Court said.

Ex-Virginia Tech coach Johnson agrees to become Ferrum coach

Ex-Virginia Tech coach Johnson agrees to become Ferrum coach

  • Mark Berman

Johnson is returning to his alma mater, according to a source.

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

  • Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose Reuters

The leaders of the world's two largest economies will hold their first face-to-face talks in more than six months as they try to stabilize strained ties.

Virginia Tech softball heading to LSU for NCAAs

Virginia Tech softball heading to LSU for NCAAs

  • Mark Berman

The Hokies will face South Alabama on Friday in a regional in Baton Rouge.

Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …

Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …

  • Tim Grant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Teenagers aren’t turning their backs on college — but they are rethinking what “college” actually means.

Virginia Tech falls to Florida State in ACC softball title game

Virginia Tech falls to Florida State in ACC softball title game

  • Mark Berman

The Hokies will learn Sunday whether or not they get to host an NCAA regional.

Virginia Tech softball shuts out Duke in ACC semifinal

Virginia Tech softball shuts out Duke in ACC semifinal

  • Mark Berman

Bree Carrico and Emma Mazzarone combined on the shutout, while Tech hit four homers.

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Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

Virginia Tech softball heading to LSU for NCAAs

Virginia Tech softball heading to LSU for NCAAs

Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules

Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules

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Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

Dominion Energy is planning to spend $1.1 billion on the next phase of a multi-year push to reduce the number of power outages and to update its grid for higher demand.

Virginia to move SOL testing to end of school year, raise standards

Virginia to move SOL testing to end of school year, raise standards

Next year, Virginia schools will be required to administer SOL exams during the final two weeks of the school year. And they'll start getting harder.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 8

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 8

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 7

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 7

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

A1 Minute! May 6, 2026: Nottoway teacher wins state award; Housing nonprofit buys bank building; Rest Fest returns to Dogwood Dell

A1 Minute! May 6, 2026: Nottoway teacher wins state award; Housing nonprofit buys bank building; Rest Fest returns to Dogwood Dell

Nottoway teacher wins state award; Housing nonprofit buys bank building; Rest Fest returns to Dogwood Dell

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 6

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 6

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 5

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 5

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

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A1 Minute! May 11, 2026: Big Dipper Innovation Summit; Parental Paid Leave Law; Inclusion Day

A1 Minute! May 11, 2026: Big Dipper Innovation Summit; Parental Paid Leave Law; Inclusion Day

Energy secretary says administration is open to suspending federal gas tax

Energy secretary says administration is open to suspending federal gas tax

Hokies react to Virginia Tech appearing on the bracket

Hokies react to Virginia Tech appearing on the bracket

Trump, XI set to discuss Iran, trade, more

Trump, XI set to discuss Iran, trade, more

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Judge hears arguments in homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

Judge hears arguments in homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

Attorneys for the Palmer family and the defending VHSL and Roanoke County School Board stated their cases before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Dillon in court Monday

Virginia Tech AD Babcock says it was his choice to retire

Virginia Tech AD Babcock says it was his choice to retire

Babcock said the job has taken "a tremendous toll" on him.

In the portal era, Virginia football and Tony Elliott still believe it's possible to develop a QB

In the portal era, Virginia football and Tony Elliott still believe it's possible to develop a QB

In the transfer portal era of college football, Virginia hasn't given up on trying to develop a quarterback from high school recruit into college starter. Just look at Cole Geer.

Expand CFP, dump conference title games? Coaches outline vision for college football

Expand CFP, dump conference title games? Coaches outline vision for college football

College football’s largest professional organization for coaches endorsed an expansion to the College Football Playoff, elimination of conference championship games and an earlier end to the season.

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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.

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Building safety month in Virginia
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Building safety month in Virginia

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Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”

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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards
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Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.

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Greene County bottled water distribution details
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Greene County Office of Emergency Services offers bottled water at 9845 Spotswood Trail for residents under a boil water advisory from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21–22.

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Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

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Review: Tension ramps up as clock ticks down in ‘Neglected’

Review: Tension ramps up as clock ticks down in ‘Neglected’

There’s the framework here for a cracking good story, but "Neglected" needs a little more meat on its bones.

Army veteran wins largest single pricing game ever on 'Price Is Right'

Army veteran wins largest single pricing game ever on 'Price Is Right'

Vanesa McCaskell took home $227,500 in cash plus a mother‑daughter trip to Morocco while playing “The Lion’s Share” during the May 8 broadcast.

Social Security says these 2 baby names were most popular in 2025

Social Security says these 2 baby names were most popular in 2025

The most-registered baby name for boys and girls has remained unchanged for the seventh year in a row.

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