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Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater

Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater

  • MICHAEL PHILLIS and ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press

The move is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to weaken clean air and water standards as part of regulatory relief for the fossil fuel industry. 

Trump to visit Charlottesville Friday

Trump to visit Charlottesville Friday

  • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress

President Donald Trump plans to visit Charlottesville Friday evening for a meeting with his super PAC. It will be his first time in the area in a decade.

Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go.

Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go.

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

Franklin County is considering increases to its real estate tax and meals tax. Here's where the money would go and when a public hearing is scheduled.

Bedford School Board seeks to dismiss lawsuit on Stewartsville Elementary closure

Bedford School Board seeks to dismiss lawsuit on Stewartsville Elementary closure

  • JUSTIN FAULCONER The News & Advance

The Bedford County School Board filed a motion Monday seeking to dismiss a lawsuit from a county resident who is running for Congress that claimed the board violated state law by not providing public notice on its recent closure of Stewartsville Elementary School vote.

Virginia Tech, UVa faculty say union rights could shield campuses from politicians

Virginia Tech, UVa faculty say union rights could shield campuses from politicians

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

University faculty are calling on Gov. Abigail Spanberger to include professors in a collective bargaining bill, saying union rights could protect campuses from political interference and strengthen academic freedom.

Hop on 'The Energy Bus': Book inspires Rocky Mount Elementary students

Hop on 'The Energy Bus': Book inspires Rocky Mount Elementary students

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

Rocky Mount Elementary is one of about 150 schools in the country to use "The Energy Bus" as a guide in helping children learn how to be better in school and in life. 

Carter Bank sold Justice loan portfolio to Omni parent company

Carter Bank sold Justice loan portfolio to Omni parent company

  • BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin

Carter Bankshares Inc. has sold a large portfolio of nonperforming loans tied to businesses controlled by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and his family to a subsidiary of Omni Hotels & Resorts’ parent company, according to newly available filings and records.

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Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go.

Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go.

Board approves carp comeback at Smith Mountain Lake to eat invasive hydrilla

Board approves carp comeback at Smith Mountain Lake to eat invasive hydrilla

Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect

Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect

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Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill

The first veto from Gov. Abigail Spanberger killed a top priority effort from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D- Fairfax, to authorize a casino in Northern Virginia’s Tysons Corner.

A1 Minute April 9, 2026: Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

A1 Minute April 9, 2026: Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

Spanberger signs bills on probation, manufactured protein and Confederate license plates

Spanberger signs bills on probation, manufactured protein and Confederate license plates

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.

Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect

Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect

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.

A1 Minute! April 8, 2026: Automated tolls roads; Free Flying Squirrels tickets; Richmond Fashion Week

A1 Minute! April 8, 2026: Automated tolls roads; Free Flying Squirrels tickets; Richmond Fashion Week

Automated tolls roads; Free Flying Squirrels tickets; Richmond Fashion Week

Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

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.

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Gas Prices Soar: What You'll Pay Across the US

Gas Prices Soar: What You'll Pay Across the US

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a White House address

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a White House address

Speculating on the Top NFL Draft Picks and Trade Options

Speculating on the Top NFL Draft Picks and Trade Options

A1 Minute April 9, 2026: Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

A1 Minute April 9, 2026: Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

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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.

Watch Michael Malone address media for the first time since his hiring as UNC's next men's basketball coach

Watch Michael Malone address media for the first time since his hiring as UNC's next men's basketball coach

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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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Public notice: Madison County Board special meeting
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Public notice: Madison County Board special meeting

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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.

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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.

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

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Newcomers find plenty to embrace in Apple TV's ‘For All Mankind’

Newcomers find plenty to embrace in Apple TV's ‘For All Mankind’

A new cast jumps into the fifth season of “For All Mankind” as the “what if” series speeds ahead 10 years.

Review: ‘Hacks’ finds plenty of laughs in its final bow

Review: ‘Hacks’ finds plenty of laughs in its final bow

The fifth season of “Hacks” is a curtain call for the stellar series.

'For All Mankind' continues to expand on an alternate history | Streamed & Screened

'For All Mankind' continues to expand on an alternate history | Streamed & Screened

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.

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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...

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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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