After stops with Missouri and Penn State, quarterback Beau Pribula is ready and eager for his stint with Virginia football to begin.
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Franklin County is one of several Virginia localities that will be putting an additional 1% sales tax on the ballot this November.
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Three Franklin County residents allege county officials have violated state open meeting and conflict of interest laws.
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The Virginia Museum of Natural History hosted a two-day Dino Festival featuring a life-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and costumed dinosaurs, drawing families with interactive exhibits, crafts, and opportunities to meet paleontologists and learn about fossil preparation.
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The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been arrested following a shooting at Bieniemy's home in Virginia, authorities told USA TODAY Sports.
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Police said the gunfire erupted when at least two people began firing at one another at the Bite of Seattle event near the Space Needle.
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The ACC football preseason poll is out, and expectations are up for Virginia compared to recent seasons. The Hoos were picked sixth and Miami is the favorite.
Virginia and former women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton reached 'an amicable settlement' in late June, her lawyer told The Daily Progress on Monday.
The move comes as UNC approaches the start of fall practice for the 2026 season.
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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 government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.
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