Three upcoming events will honor the memory of Audie Murphy, the most decorated U.S. veteran from World War II, who died with five other people in a plane crash on Brush Mountain in May 1971.
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The lawsuit contends that the board of supervisors violated the Virginia Freedom of Information Act when it voted to approve a performance agreement with Google in 2025.
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The ACC Network analyst and Hidden Valley graduate sizes up the Hokies and Cavs.
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Dimaro became the first Tech true freshman to get a double-double in her college debut.
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Wells Fargo issued layoff notices for 87 employees at its Plantation Road location in Roanoke County.
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“I think, again as a competitor, those are the guys you want to go against. You want to go against the best competition," safety Tyson Flowers said. "You want to test and see where your skills are up against the best."
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Even before the votes are counted, the 2026 campaign has focused grievances against Trump, fueled opposition to data centers and demonstrated the record-setting reach of billionaires.
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Radford President Bret Danilowicz stated a goal Tuesday of zero occurrences of sexual violence, saying recent allegations were a “call to action” for the university community.
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JMU led 21-7 at halftime. Then came five turnovers, 13 straight possessions without a score and another crushing overtime loss.
JMU's unbeaten season is over, but the Dukes aren't dwelling on it. Troy comes to Harrisonburg on Thursday with a dangerous rushing attack.
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Madison County reminds property owners that 2027 land use revalidations and new applications are due November 2, 2026, with a late fee and final cutoff December 31.
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The Campbell County Historic Courthouse will host the seventh annual Holiday Market in Rustburg on Friday, Nov. 6, 4–7 p.m., with local vendors and a Nov. 8 rain date.
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Campbell County’s HallowGreen Litter Pick-up Initiative has 68 families registered, with participants logging collected bags online and welcome to continue into 2027.
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Spotsylvania Utilities will shut off water Oct. 27, 2026, from 12–2 a.m. for a tie-in on Old Robert E Lee Drive, affecting nearby streets listed in the notice.
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