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Male stabbing victim had significant blood loss in fight ‘fueled by alcohol’

Crystal Graham
social security
Politics, Virginia

It’s the end of Social Security as we know it: And Ben Cline feels fine

Chris Graham

A report released by the Social Security Administration on Tuesday tells us the Social Security program is on track to be insolvent by the end of 2032, which would trigger cuts in monthly checks of 22 percent.

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Local

Rockingham County: Effort ongoing to reintroduce the American chestnut to the Valley

Chris Graham

A Rockingham County man is leading an effort to reintroduce the American chestnut to our part of the Shenandoah Valley.

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Male stabbing victim had significant blood loss in fight ‘fueled by alcohol’

Crystal Graham

An Augusta County woman is in police custody after allegedly stabbing a male acquaintance on Tuesday night.

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NoVa native walks off Nats with grand slam to complete stunning SF comeback

Chris Graham

The Washington Nationals, with a 9-1 lead going into the bottom of the eighth, were six outs away from a three-game sweep in San Francisco.

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Staunton: New online permitting portal streamlines process for residents, developers

Chris Graham

The City of Staunton has launched Civic Access, a new interactive online portal that the local government hopes will streamline the permitting process for residents and contractors.

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A dog for dad on Father’s Day: Find one at the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA

Chris Graham

The folks at the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA are trying to frame their push for shelter dog adoptions this month around Father’s Day by highlighting how “every dog deserves a dad.”

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Video: MAGA congressman Rob Wittman fakes phone call to avoid questions from reporter

Chris Graham

Rob Wittman got caught on Tuesday faking a phone call to avoid a reporter trying to get him to talk about whatever House Speaker Mike Johnson’s “secret plan” is to fix Social Security.

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Politics, Virginia

Video: MAGA congressman Rob Wittman fakes phone call to avoid questions from reporter

Chris Graham
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Politics, U.S. & World

Southern Baptists make it clear, again, that they don’t want women pastors

Chris Graham

The Southern Baptist Convention voted on Wednesday to advance a proposed ban on women pastors.

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Virginia

Virginia Tech researchers have found a new job for your dog: Sniffing out spotted lanternfly

Chris Graham

A Virginia Tech study is showing us that you can actually train your dog to be able to identify spotted lanternfly egg masses.

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Virginia

Buckingham County measles outbreak now at 83 confirmed cases

Chris Graham
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Local

New Bridgewater College program will help students become AI literate

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

Ben Cline wants your photos for some dumb congressional time capsule

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

MAGA Congressman John McGuire struggles to explain thoughts on healthcare

Chris Graham

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4 Spanberger seems to be trying to split hairs on data center tax incentives
5 UVA Softball: Coach Joanna Hardin signs three-year contract extension

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NoVa native walks off Nats with grand slam to complete stunning SF comeback

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Formula 1
Etc.

State AGs demand that Formula 1 terminate sponsorships with Big Tobacco

Chris Graham

Formula 1 figured out a way around its 2006 ban on sponsorships that promote cigarette use, allowing tobacco companies like Philip Morris and British American Tobacco to use their sponsorships to promote kid-friendly nicotine pouches.

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UVA Lacrosse: Kevin Cassese signs for a lot less than Lars Tiffany was getting

Chris Graham

New UVA Lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese will get $285,000 a year in salary and supplemental compensation, per the terms of an offer sheet that he signed on May 26.

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UVA Swimming: Did a staff member have to leave over a transfer recruit?

Chris Graham
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Baseball

SEC Baseball, again, dominant in June; ACC Baseball, again, dominated

Chris Graham
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UVA Lacrosse: Cassese hires Vermont head coach Chris Feifs to staff

Chris Graham
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Baseball

Former MLB pitcher Nelson Chittum travelled the U.S. in two distinct careers

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A dog for dad on Father’s Day: Find one at the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA

Chris Graham
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Local

Staunton: New online permitting portal streamlines process for residents, developers

Chris Graham

The City of Staunton has launched Civic Access, a new interactive online portal that the local government hopes will streamline the permitting process for residents and contractors.

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Albemarle County: Fire at Miller School displaces apartment residents

Chris Graham

A structure fire on the campus of The Miller School of Albemarle has displaced residents of several apartments on the grounds.

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Politics, Virginia

Video: Last one to cash your Social Security check, turn out the lights

Chris Graham
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Local

Augusta County: Two airlifted after car hits rock, strikes embankment

Chris Graham
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Virginia

UVA researchers trying to wean rural young’uns off the Mountain Dew

Chris Graham
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Harrisonburg: Friendly City Pride Market debuting at Best.Weekend.Ever

Chris Graham

Business Wire

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What general contractors pay for liability insurance in 2026

Business Wire

General liability is the baseline requirement for any contractor who wants to work on a commercial job site. Most clients will not sign a contract without a certificate of insurance in hand first.

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Buying a used car in the CSRA? Run the VIN before you sign

Business Wire

For most families across Augusta and the wider CSRA, a car is the second-largest purchase they will ever make, right behind a home.

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Is the statewide shortage of agricultural educators threatening our local farming heritage?

Business Wire

How does the nationwide shortage of agricultural teachers put local farming practices, student learning, and our future food supply at risk? Read to find out.

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What to expect from the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup this summer

Business Wire

Tactical analysis of USMNT chances as they prepare to host the 2026 World Cup. Assessing Pochettino's system, elite competition, and the team's identity.

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Your AI supply chain has no inventory system — AIBOM is the answer

Business Wire

Artificial intelligence systems are moving into production faster than most organizations expected. Internal copilots, customer support agents, automated analysis tools, code assistants, fraud engines.

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