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Augusta County: Health department confirms rabies case, issues advisory

Chris Graham
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Waynesboro Police still mum on vehicle break-ins: Protecting the shield?

Chris Graham

Was the Waynesboro Police Department ever going to go public with news of the rash of vehicle break-ins that included at least two belonging to Albemarle County Police Department officers?

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Last Week in Rob Schilling: Hope nothing bad happened to our favorite MAGA host

Chris Graham

Not sure what’s going on here, but Charlottesville-based WINA only posted two episodes of “The Schilling Show” last week – the Monday and Tuesday shows.

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Augusta County: Health department confirms rabies case, issues advisory

Chris Graham

A raccoon found in the vicinity of Nottingham Lane in Augusta County, a location in a neighborhood situated just outside the city limits of Waynesboro, tested positive for rabies on Friday.

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Greene County: Ruckersville man dies in single-vehicle crash on Sunday

Chris Graham

A Ruckersville man is dead from injuries in a one-vehicle accident in Greene County on Sunday.

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‘Michelle Obama is a man!’ How about that UFC Freedom 250 unity fest, folks?

Chris Graham

Former NFL practice squad tackle dummy Josh Hokit is undefeated in UFC after his second-round TKO of Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, staged on the front lawn of the White House.

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Last Week in Rob Schilling: Hope nothing bad happened to our favorite MAGA host

Chris Graham

Not sure what’s going on here, but Charlottesville-based WINA only posted two episodes of “The Schilling Show” last week – the Monday and Tuesday shows.

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Augusta County Community Academy: A window into the day-to-day in local government

Chris Graham

You might be expecting me to snark on the news that Augusta County is bringing back its Augusta County Community Academy, a program that aims to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at local government.

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Staunton: Leadership changes for school system for 2026-2027 school year

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Feds file suit against Virginia over laws barring Trump henchmen from masking up

Chris Graham

The office of Gov. Abigail Spanberger is pushing back at the attempt of Trump henchman Todd Blanche to block new state laws set to go into effect on July 1 that will prohibit ICE, Border Patrol and FBI agents from wearing masks while on duty in Virginia.

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Politics, Virginia

Clean Virginia putting pressure on Spanberger, House Dems over data center tax breaks

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A powerful environmental lobby is pushing back at Gov. Abigail Spanberger and House Democrats for siding with data center developers over tax breaks that cost the state $1.9 billion a year.

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We’re giving an Austrian company $5M in tax dollars to locate its HQ in Roanoke

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Albemarle County schools leader resigns as division deals with fallout from child sex arrests

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Former Virginia Tech BOV rector sues Spanberger over his dismissal

Chris Graham
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Yes, Virginia, still in a drought: 7.5 inches of rain behind, with summer heat upon us

Chris Graham

ICYMI

1 Spanberger, House Democrats propose data center study as way around budget impasse
2 Ben Cline whiffs, badly, in House hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center
3 Rockingham County: Effort ongoing to reintroduce the American chestnut to the Valley
4 New HUD report shows us that homeless population locally, statewide, growing
5 Nelson County approves $8.9M purchase of property: A data center in the offing?

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‘Michelle Obama is a man!’ How about that UFC Freedom 250 unity fest, folks?

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San Francisco Giants pitchers make Pride Night about their homophobic bigotry

Chris Graham

A veritable who’s that? of San Francisco Giants pitchers made homophobic bigots of themselves in the 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday night, on Pride Night at Oracle Park.

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AEW TV number down: Dumb ‘Forbidden Door’ PPV concept as the culprit?

Chris Graham

The TV viewer number for AEW “Dynamite” was down 15.1 percent this week, with “Dynamite” having the bad luck of going up against an all-time classic Game 4 of the NBA Finals being the excuse.

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Former VMI Basketball assistant Kirby Dean returns to D1 roots in new role

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Birthright citizen stars for USMNT in 4-1 win over Paraguay in World Cup opener

Chris Graham
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George Mason gives basketball coach Tony Skinn a two-year contract extension

Chris Graham
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UVA Baseball: Middle-of-the-order pop, in the form of MD transfer Jordan Crossland

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Greene County: Ruckersville man dies in single-vehicle crash on Sunday

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Harrisonburg Schools beginning summer meal program on Monday

Chris Graham

Harrisonburg City Public Schools is beginning its free summer meal program on Monday.

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VDOT: Travel alerts for Augusta, Nelson, Rockingham for June 15-19

Chris Graham

VDOT has updated road construction and maintenance schedules for the coming week, and we’re highlighting the work that will impact travel in Augusta County, Nelson County and Rockingham County.

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Staunton: Man wanted in Wednesday shooting arrested, in custody

Chris Graham
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Seven arrested after wild pursuit through Waynesboro, Staunton, Augusta County

Chris Graham
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Missouri couple gets prison time for grooming, sexual abuse of Virginia 13-year-old

Chris Graham
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Richmond Police seeking info on Hanover County teen wanted in murder investigation

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Refinancing vs. staying the course: A plain-English comparison

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If you locked in a mortgage rate below 4% over the past several years, you're holding one of the most valuable assets in your financial life.

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RecentFollow plans: What you get with an Instagram tracking subscription

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Instagram tracking is useful when a public profile needs more than a quick manual check. A single visit can show what is visible now, but it does not always help with repeated searches, new follows, follower movement, or saved context.

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What nobody tells you when you’re naming your business

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Picked a business name but skipped the trademark search? Here's what that mistake costs, and the exact steps to protect your name before someone else claims it.

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A guide to S Corp reasonable compensation

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Setting up an S Corp is an effective strategy to protect your hard-earned money. As an owner, you can bypass the hefty 15.3% self-employment tax on a portion of your profits.

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What happens when a disability case goes to federal court

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Learn what happens when a disability claim reaches federal court. See how experienced Social Security disability attorneys can help protect your benefits claim.

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