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Media generates controversy over Albemarle County police chief being out on medical leave

Chris Graham
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Mary Baldwin University names Gary Daynes as new interim president

Chris Graham

Mary Baldwin University has named Gary Daynes its interim president, with the school’s Board of Trustees approving a two-year term for Daynes, per a press release issued on Wednesday.

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Local, Politics

Doctors, nurses will be out in force in Charlottesville to protest MAGA healthcare cuts

Chris Graham

You might see a bunch of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals in their white coats and scrubs on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville on Friday evening.

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Media generates controversy over Albemarle County police chief being out on medical leave

Chris Graham

I’m all for giving hell to government over decisions and policies, but the way the Charlottesville media is playing up Albemarle County Police Chief Sean Reeves being on medical leave for clicks has me at a loss for words.

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Baseball

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Lou Gehrig Day: MLB community rallies round to raise awareness of ALS

Michael Cage

Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs and the wider community rallied round on June 2 to observe the sixth annual Lou Gehrig Day.

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Stamp Out Hunger will provide 120K meals for local people, families facing food insecurity

Chris Graham

Locals donated more than 120,000 pounds of food during last month’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which will provide 120,000 meals for local families facing food insecurity.

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Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft Recap: How the Lions addressed their biggest needs

Michael Cage

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and Detroit fans have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the haul Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell secured in Pittsburgh from April 23-25.

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Miami completes three-game sweep in Washington with 4-1 win

Chris Graham

Washington had won six of eight going into its weekday series with Miami. The Marlins put the kibosh on the hot streak from the Nats, completing a three-game sweep with a 4-1 win on Wednesday at Nats Park.

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Augusta County: Residents raise issue with dangerous stormwater channel

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

Morgan Griffith goes full-out xenophobe on Stafford County bus crash

Chris Graham

Ninth District MAGA Congressman Morgan Griffith is trying to make the bus crash in Stafford County that killed five people last week about … sanctuary policies?

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Politics, Virginia

Ben Cline, ‘Dopesick’ and Hollywood: The real story isn’t the one he’s telling

Gene Zitver

It’s become a standard trope of Republicans. They accuse their Democratic opponents of depending on support from a left-wing “Hollywood elite” that is out of touch with regular folks.

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Scam Alert #4080: Random people who call you on the phone can be shady

Chris Graham
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Nonprofit Staunton Makerspace begins work on exterior painting project

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

Marriage equality is the law of the land, sure, but, take nothing for granted

Chris Graham
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Local, Politics

Last Week with Rob Schilling: Chemtrails, and the Muslims are taking over Charlottesville!

Chris Graham

ICYMI

1 Virginia Tech Board of Visitors rector challenges removal from post
2 Waynesboro woman arrested on Albemarle County animal-cruelty charge
3 Why are News Leader stories now showing up on local competitors’ websites?
4 Locals gave Virginia DEQ an earful on Northrop Grumman permit request
5 CCCA employee pleads guilty in sex case: Is there more going on there?

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UVA Football: Brazil season opener that probably never was is no more

Chris Graham
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Basketball

UVA Basketball: Odom gets commitment from Class of 2027 center Mahamadou Landoure

Chris Graham

UVA Basketball coach Ryan Odom has his first recruit in the Class of 2027, in the form of 6’11” center Mahamadou Landoure, a native of Mali and alum of NBA Academy Africa.

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Bridgewater College Hall of Famer Laura Mapp has impressive coaching tree 

David Driver

When Laura Mapp arrived at Bridgewater College in 1961, she coached field hockey in the fall, basketball in the winter and tennis in the spring.

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Why don’t we have news on an extension for UVA Softball coach Joanna Hardin?

Chris Graham
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Baseball

UVA Baseball: Two new names hit the transfer portal, neither a surprise

Chris Graham
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AEW ‘Dynamite’ ratings back up post-Darby Allin nightmare title run

Chris Graham
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Baseball

UVA Baseball: How are we supposed to feel about Pollard throwing his guys under the bus?

Chris Graham

Business Wire

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How influencers bring soccer fans together during the 2026 World Cup

Business Wire

The World Cup is no longer just about the matches themselves. Every tournament season, millions of fans gather online to react to goals and celebrate dramatic wins.

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Mbappe vs Haaland: The World Cup group stage clash that defines a new era

Michael Cage

For over 15 years, two names have shaped every conversation about the world's best player. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo cast a shadow so long that it seemed impossible for anyone to step out from under it.

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What are the laws in Virginia regarding gambling?

Business Wire

In Virginia and other states, there are strict regulations to follow in order to operate legally. To find safe gambling platforms, users can check comparison websites.

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How Excel is used in USA workplaces today

Business Wire

Excel is used in the USA workplace for data analysis, records, reporting, decisions, advanced functions, and AI-supported workflows.

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Why IGAnony users are switching to FollowSpy in 2026

Business Wire

FollowSpy covers anonymous story viewing, but it also addresses something IGAnony never touched: the ability to see who someone recently followed on Instagram in chronological order.

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Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
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Stamp Out Hunger will provide 120K meals for local people, families facing food insecurity

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Waynesboro: Local man arrested, faces five child porn charges

Chris Graham

James Davis Cox, 32, faces five felony charges, according to a report from the Waynesboro Police Department.

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Staunton: School system announces 2026 Summer Meal Service Program schedule

Chris Graham

Staunton City Schools has released the schedule for its 2026 Summer Meal Service Program, which provides nutritious meals to students throughout the summer months.

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Politics

Albemarle County man arrested on child sex charges dating to 2005

Chris Graham
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Virginia

Texas man faces five years in prison over threatening email to collection agency

Chris Graham
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Rockingham County: Man dies after crashing into tractor trailer at stoplight

Chris Graham
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Football

UVA Football: If you’re filthy rich, you can sit in the soon-to-be-former press box next year

Chris Graham
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