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The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

Virginia General Assembly going to special session to resolve budget standoff

Virginia General Assembly going to special session to resolve budget standoff

  • MICHAEL MARTZ AND DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The General Assembly will require a special legislative session to resolve a standoff between the House of Delegates and Senate over revenue for a new two-year budget.

Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

  • ALLYSE PULLIAM, MIKE KROPF TIMES-DISPATCH

Scenes from the second day of state championship basketball games in Richmond

Valley Road Vineyards wins Virginia Governor's Cup

Valley Road Vineyards wins Virginia Governor's Cup

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Afton's Valley Road Vineyards has been awarded the this year's Virginia Governor's Cup, the top prize for winemakers in the commonwealth.

Late first-half surge sends No. 10 Virginia basketball to win over Miami in ACC semifinals

Late first-half surge sends No. 10 Virginia basketball to win over Miami in ACC semifinals

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

No. 10 Virginia basketball used a late first-half surge on the way to a lopsided win over Miami in the ACC tournament semifinals on Friday in Charlotte.

Right to Contraception Act on its way to Gov. Spanberger

Right to Contraception Act on its way to Gov. Spanberger

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Virginia General Assembly passed the Right to Contraception Act, which aims to codify the right to use and obtain contraception, including condoms, the pill, IUDs and emergency contraceptives.

All clear: UVa bomb threat ruled a hoax

All clear: UVa bomb threat ruled a hoax

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

UVa's Shannon Library has reopened after a reported bomb threat Friday turned out to be a hoax. It is believed to be tied to similar hoaxes at other Virginia schools.

Man killed in ODU shooting identified as head of university’s Army ROTC

Man killed in ODU shooting identified as head of university’s Army ROTC

  • Colin Warren-Hicks, Peter Dujardin, John Buzbee, Trevor Metcalfe, Gavin Stone The Virginian-Pilot

A man once convicted of offering support to a terrorist group burst into an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning and opened fire. 

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Rocky Mount businesses to host pub crawl for St. Patrick's Day

Rocky Mount businesses to host pub crawl for St. Patrick's Day

Longtime Franklin County firefighter Jane Crawford recognized by governor

Longtime Franklin County firefighter Jane Crawford recognized by governor

How to vote early in Franklin County for Virginia redistricting amendment

How to vote early in Franklin County for Virginia redistricting amendment

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A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia

A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia

Week in Virginia

With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

State lawmakers are wrangling over a plan that could end the data center retail sales and use tax exemption.

Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

As the legislature faces potential overtime or a special session to work out a new two-year budget, state revenue collections grew more slowly due in part to a softening labor market.

Mastermind of Roanoke pandemic fraud scheme gets 8 years in prison

Mastermind of Roanoke pandemic fraud scheme gets 8 years in prison

The scam that defrauded nearly $2 million involved fake businesses receiving loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.

State Sen. Rouse sues NFL for disability, says he's 'totally impaired' from injuries

State Sen. Rouse sues NFL for disability, says he's 'totally impaired' from injuries

State Sen. Aaron Rouse is suing the NFL in pursuit of disability payments linked to injuries sustained during his three-year career as a safety.

Read full statement from Future of the Piedmont Foundation's on data center tax exemption

Read full statement from Future of the Piedmont Foundation's on data center tax exemption

On Thursday, the Future of the Piedmont Foundation issued a statement following Monday's land sale agreement of up to 2,990 acres at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill to an entity linked with data centers.

Scholarships available for Franklin County High School students

Scholarships available for Franklin County High School students

The Smith Mountain Lake Lions Scholarship Trust Board is offering seven scholarships to graduating Franklin County High School students.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

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UVa G Mallory on his steal and buzzer-beating 3 to close first half against Miami

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A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia

A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia

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ROTC students subdued Old Dominion gunman, shooting probed as terrorism

ROTC students subdued Old Dominion gunman, shooting probed as terrorism

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Conference USA announces Liberty football's schedule for the 2026 season. But will it stick?

Conference USA announces Liberty football's schedule for the 2026 season. But will it stick?

There's skepticism whether the Flames' CUSA schedule will stick amid litigation between the league and Louisiana Tech, but Liberty's 12-game schedule is set for now.

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Matchday 4 for MLS is here, and we have some tough matchups. In the Western Conference, the LA Galaxy have been poor with one win in three games so far. They host 15th-place Kansas, who are yet to secure a win this season, at the Dignity Health Sports Park.

SEC Tournament Quarterfinals Preview

SEC Tournament Quarterfinals Preview: Friday Showdowns and Caesars Sportsbook Boost

The 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament continues Friday, March 13, as the quarterfinal round tips off at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. After the opening rounds narrowed the field, the conference’s top four seeds now enter the bracket, setting up several high-profile matchups.

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Oil prices soar as Iran's attacks on Mideast shipping continue | Hot off the Wire podcast

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How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine the ethics of ambition, exploring burnout, apathy and whether healthy goals require self-awareness, mentorship and meaningful connection to avoid imbalance.

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Review: Too many films inspire janky ‘Bride!’

Review: Too many films inspire janky ‘Bride!’

In her latest, “The Bride!,” it’s easy to see director Maggie Gyllenhaal is an old movie buff.

A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

Planting seeds sounds straightforward. But one look at the back of a jargon-filled seed packet can have you spewing expletive-filled rants to no one in particular.

Writer Colleen Hoover finds new life as screenwriter

Writer Colleen Hoover finds new life as screenwriter

When Colleen Hoover decided to write the screenplay for “Reminders of Him,” she didn’t know what the process was like. Once she got into it, she understood: “It was nerve-wracking.”

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