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The Waynesboro School Board candidate with MAGA views on women, LGBTQ+

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Beth Macy
Politics, Virginia

Beth Macy will have make a go in the Sixth District without much help

Chris Graham

I have a feeling, and it’s almost not even newsworthy, because it’s so obvious, that Virginia Democrats are going to abandon Beth Macy in the Sixth District congressional race.

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Community group hosting fundraiser for local kid ordered to self-deport

Chris Graham

A community group is organizing to do something that is absolutely heartbreaking to have to do – help a local kid who entered the U.S. legally, but has now been ordered to self-deport, because that’s what Trump’s America is now.

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Virginia Tech names Florida Atlantic AD Brian White as the new director of athletics

Chris Graham

Virginia Tech has found a replacement for Whit Babcock, with the appointment of Brian White, the athletics director at Florida Atlantic.

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Augusta County: Illegal dumping becomes somebody else’s problem

Chris Graham

Somebody too lazy to take their trash to one of the many dump sites in Augusta County created one of their own on Bald Rock Road near Verona. A volunteer with Friends of the Middle River happened upon the scene on Monday, in the vicinity of the location where somebody dumped 100 used tires last...

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Missing person alert: Augusta County man last seen on June 11

Chris Graham

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating Paul Lavelle Hassett Jr., 72, who was last seen around June 11 at his Staunton residence, and was reported missing today by a family member.

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UVA Baseball: Four ‘Hoos get invites to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine

Chris Graham

Four guys from Chris Pollard’s first UVA Baseball team are headed to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine, which starts on Tuesday in Phoenix.

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Augusta County: Teen fled cops, twice, last week, and they still can’t find him

Chris Graham

Here we go again, with a local law enforcement agency taking its sweet time to inform the public about a criminal matter.

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Augusta County: Illegal dumping becomes somebody else’s problem

Chris Graham
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Politics, Virginia

Poll: Virginia residents make it clear where they stand on data centers

Chris Graham

We all use our phones, so the explosion in need for massive data centers, it’s our fault, but we’re also right to be upset at how we’re just letting these data centers go up with no concern for local and environmental impacts.

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Politics, Virginia

Virginia groups pushing for changes to laws governing utility mergers

Chris Graham

Virginia needs to strengthen state laws governing the review process for the proposed $66.8 billion purchase of Dominion Energy by the Florida-based NextEra Energy.

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Augusta County: Teen fled cops, twice, last week, and they still can’t find him

Chris Graham
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Virginia

Virginia Department of Forestry sells 10K trees, shrubs through Throwing Shade program

Chris Graham
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Last Week in Rob Schilling: Fake George Soros takes a shot at ‘Augusta Regress’

Chris Graham
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Virginia

Buckingham County measles outbreak grows; new case at Dulles Airport

Chris Graham

ICYMI

1 Augusta County: Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting still looking for answers
2 Albemarle County schools leader resigns as division deals with fallout from child sex arrests
3 Spanberger doesn’t realize she is that ‘one single person’ holding things up
4 Waynesboro: Jim Wood running for re-election, giving us a chance to correct our mistake
5 A year-old report highlighted concerns inside the ACPD: Why is this presented as breaking news?

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Virginia Tech names Florida Atlantic AD Brian White as the new director of athletics

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UVA Lacrosse: Lars Tiffany files suit over botched contract extension

Chris Graham

Former UVA Lacrosse coach Lars Tiffany has filed a $1.4 million lawsuit against the University of Virginia, alleging that the school is reneging on a three-year contract extension that he signed earlier this year.

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Baseball

UVA Baseball: Four ‘Hoos get invites to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine

Chris Graham

Four guys from Chris Pollard’s first UVA Baseball team are headed to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine, which starts on Tuesday in Phoenix.

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Basketball

Jay Huff, Jacob Gilyard named to the USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team

Chris Graham
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Spotter Charts has strong Valley ties, serves high-level sports broadcasters

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Baseball

From Charlottesville to the Majors: History of Hornets, Tom Sox making it to The Show

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Basketball

Former UVA assistant, molded by a season in Poland, takes over at EMU

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Virginia vs. Canada: Why more sports fans are building the gameday bar at home

Business Wire

Watching sports is a social activity that’s much more fun when done in the right setting. There is a trend to replicate a bar atmosphere in a private setting.

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Is travel insurance worth it?

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Whether travel insurance is worth it depends on your destination, travel style, health, and financial situation.

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Maximizing rental property returns: Managing costs and boosting value effectively

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Owning a rental property is a smart way to build wealth, but most landlords leave money on the table because they fail to keep track of their expenses.

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Behind the odds: What professional bettors actually do all day

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Many people think that professional bettors live life in the fast lane with constant action, big wins, and lots of excitement.

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Why blackjack continues to beat most other casino games in popularity

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Blackjack’s popularity in casinos is no accident or the result of pure luck. It is the result of a unique combination of factors that make it special.

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Update: Albemarle County Police identify deceased in Sunday double-shooting

Chris Graham
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Virginia

Carroll County: RV driver loses control on Interstate 77, one killed

Chris Graham

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving an RV reported on Saturday on Interstate 77 at the four-mile marker in Carroll County.

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Virginia

Floyd County: Roanoke man dies from injuries in three-vehicle crash

Chris Graham

Virginia State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash reported on Sunday on Floyd Highway that took the life of a Roanoke man.

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Virginia

Prince Edward County: One seriously injured in three-vehicle crash on Route 15

Chris Graham
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Virginia

Fairfax County: Two dead in single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95

Chris Graham
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Virginia

Fairfax County: I-495 pursuit leads to crash, fire, foot chase, arrest

Chris Graham
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Updated: Charlottesville Police report shooting involving officers, suspect

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