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Big spending for big stakes in Virginia redistricting campaign

Big spending for big stakes in Virginia redistricting campaign

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The fight over district lines is getting expensive — fast.

Virginia Tech to host remembrance events starting Thursday

Virginia Tech to host remembrance events starting Thursday

  • The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech will host a series of events Thursday to mark the lives lost in the April 16, 2007, mass shooting on campus.

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

  • Scott Rada

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

Spanberger signs into law, amends major gun control proposals

Spanberger signs into law, amends major gun control proposals

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

A major package of gun measures is signed, with more changes proposed.

'The Testaments' brings viewers back to Gilead. Is it too soon? | Streamed & Screened

'The Testaments' brings viewers back to Gilead. Is it too soon? | Streamed & Screened

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

The final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" wrapped less than a year ago, yet here we are, back inside Gilead.

Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees.

Virginia Tech board leader says governor’s picks will join president search

Virginia Tech board leader says governor’s picks will join president search

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

The leader of Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors said Gov. Abigail Spanberger's appointees will have a say in the search for a new university president. 

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Look up! You might see rare comet PanSTARRS passing Earth this week

Look up! You might see rare comet PanSTARRS passing Earth this week

Single-vehicle wreck kills 18-year-old in Franklin County

Single-vehicle wreck kills 18-year-old in Franklin County

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a splash, close record-breaking moon voyage

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a splash, close record-breaking moon voyage

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Special Weather Statement until THU 8:00 PM EDT

Increased Fire Danger Through Early Evening for Virginia and Northwest North Carolina

Special Weather Statement until WED 8:00 PM EDT

Increased Fire Danger Through Early Evening for Virginia Piedmont and Northwest North Carolina

Virginia Tech is increasing tuition this fall. Here's a breakdown.

Virginia Tech is increasing tuition this fall. Here's a breakdown.

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors on Tuesday approved a tuition increase for next school year and a rise in mandatory fees. Here's why.

A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

Special Weather Statement until WED 8:00 PM EDT

Increased Fire Danger Across North Carolina and Virginia Through 8 PM

Youngkin, Miyares join elected officials at 'Vote No Rally' in Lynchburg

Youngkin, Miyares join elected officials at 'Vote No Rally' in Lynchburg

U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, hosted a rally in Lynchburg on Saturday morning to convince Virginians to vote against the congressional redistricting referendum on April 21.

A1 Minute! April 13, 2026: Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start

A1 Minute! April 13, 2026: Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start

Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start

Photos: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stumps in Henrico for referendum

Photos: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stumps in Henrico for referendum

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US To Deploy Thousands More Troops To The Middle East

US To Deploy Thousands More Troops To The Middle East

Rebel Republican slams Trump for ‘blasphemy’—'I was very offended’

Rebel Republican slams Trump for ‘blasphemy’—'I was very offended’

A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

AP Top Stories April 15

AP Top Stories April 15

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Hokies' Brown on decision to transfer from Duke

Hokies' Brown on decision to transfer from Duke

Aycen Stevens growing into his strengths at defensive end for Virginia Tech football

Aycen Stevens growing into his strengths at defensive end for Virginia Tech football

“You notice Aycen each and every practice,” Brent Pry said last week. “His physicality, he’s making plays beyond the line of scrimmage.”

Hokies' Stevens on holding lunch pail

Hokies' Stevens on holding lunch pail

Photos: Richmond Flying Squirrels play first game at CarMax Park

Photos: Richmond Flying Squirrels play first game at CarMax Park

The Richmond Flying Squirrels played their first game at the much-anticipated CarMax Park on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026
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Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026

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Madison County has prohibited open-air fires effective April 14, 2026, due to drought and wildfire risk, authorizing emergency management to reduce fire danger.

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RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk
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RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk

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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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Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia
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Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia

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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 earns two VPLDA awards
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Orange County Public Library earns two VPLDA awards

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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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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.

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 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.

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

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.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

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'The Testaments' brings viewers back to Gilead. Is it too soon? | Streamed & Screened

'The Testaments' brings viewers back to Gilead. Is it too soon? | Streamed & Screened

The final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" wrapped less than a year ago, yet here we are, back inside Gilead.

Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

Coffee prices in the U.S. remain historically high after production shortfalls in major producing nations drove prices to record highs late last year.

‘Testaments’ co-stars find positives in confining TV world

‘Testaments’ co-stars find positives in confining TV world

The beauty of Gilead — the restrictive world Margaret Atwood detailed in “The Handmaid’s Tale” and now “The Testaments” — surprised actress Mattea Conforti, who stars in the latter.

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Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

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Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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