The way forward to a new state budget may not be clear, but Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she believes the General Assembly will send her one when it meets in a special session later this month.
- Scott Rada
🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.
- BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises
AppleTV+ continues to offer an alternative to the 1960s space race, had the Soviets landed on the moon first through "For All Mankind," now in its fifth season.
- AAMER MADHANI, WILL WEISSERT and JOSH BOAK Associated Press
Trump, over the course of a day, went from threatening Iran with "annihilation" to proclaiming it had presented a "workable" plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission will once again stock sterile grass carp into Smith Mountain Lake this year to combat the invasive aquatic plant known as hydrilla.
- LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times
The county is a participant in an ICE enforcement agreement.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
Franklin County residents are concerned about proposed limits on chickens and bees that can be kept in some zoning districts while outright prohibiting them in others.
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Legislation aimed at easing burdens on people trying to comply with court orders will now be law, as well as a measure ending the Sons of Confederate Veterans license plates.
A weekend manhunt for a man accused of rape and other violent offenses ended when he was fatally shot during an encounter with law enforcement in Henry County, authorities said.
Automated tolls roads; Free Flying Squirrels tickets; Richmond Fashion Week
You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed 21 education bills, advancing efforts to address student mental health, regulate schools’ use of technology and social media and bolster oversight of struggling schools.
Increased Fire Danger Due to Breezy Winds and Low Humidity Today
Jahmal Edrine, a former UVa wide receiver accused of rape, has filed for a dismissal of the case against him, using the alleged victim's own words against her.
A multi-agency investigation led to four arrests in the homicide of a Hopewell teen found in Sparta, with more charges possible.
The Richmond Flying Squirrels played their first game at the much-anticipated CarMax Park on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The Jefferson Forest graduate became an ACC champ and a first-team All-American this year.
High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
Bre Warren, an outfielder on the Virginia Tech softball team, has filed a motion against the NCAA in Montgomery County Circuit Court as she seeks to play for the Hokies this season.
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Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District reports a rabid skunk in Orange County and urges residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wildlife and report possible exposures.
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RRHD reports a rabid skunk near Zachary Taylor Hwy and Terrys Run Rd in Orange, Va., and urges residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wildlife.
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Orange County Public Library received two VPLDA awards for its Revolutionary Self-Expression Program for adults and its innovative curated Book Box service.
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Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting April 16, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. before a school tour starting around 8:00 a.m. in Madison, Virginia.
🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.
Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.
Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.
“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.
AppleTV+ continues to offer an alternative to the 1960s space race, had the Soviets landed on the moon first through "For All Mankind," now in its fifth season.
You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.
Zendaya made it clear in February that she is very aware of the year she's having, telling Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango she hopes people "don't get sick of me."
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