Smith Mountain Lake State Park will have a full day of outdoor activities on Saturday for runners, walkers and volunteers, beginning with the annual Osprey 10K/5K and followed by an Earth Day cleanup challenge.
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Trump's approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
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Virginia Democrats made a national statement on Tuesday with a narrow victory in a voter referendum on a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps before midterm elections in November.
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Rocky Mount's mayor crossed county lines — and perhaps a personal boundary — Saturday to support a local cause, ultimately winning the right to pucker up with a squealing pig.
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From Jeremiyah Love to Mansoor Delane, several promising options could be available for the Washington Commanders, who old the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Virginia football's depth at running back was on full display during the Cavaliers' annual spring game on Saturday at Scott Stadium, with Peyton Lewis, Jekail Middlebrook, Solomon Beebe and Xay Davis all providing standout moments.
“We have been fortunate to be a part of two turnarounds in two different conferences, and we plan on doing that again,” Franklin said.
Warren was seeking a preliminary injunction against the NCAA so she could play for Tech this season.
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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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Greene County Emergency Services has opened a bottled water site at 9845 Spotswood Trail in Stanardsville for boil advisory residents, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21–22.
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Sidewalk and curb work near Sheetz on School Board Road will close one lane April 20 for 3–4 days, with a detour and paving scheduled for April 27.
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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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