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- BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin
The Martinsville City Council took its latest step Monday toward making public at least part of the long-running investigation that began with the firing of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.
- DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
Plus notes on Jeffrey Overton Jr. and the defensive ends.
- PAUL WISEMAN, JON GAMBRELL and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press
In his remarks Wednesday night, Trump declared that he inherited a "dead and crippled country" and delivered an economy with "no inflation." Here's a look at the facts.
- LISA MASCARO, MATTHEW LEE and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press
Notably missing from Trump's first address on the war with Iran was his oft-repeated assertion that negotiations were underway. Here are some other key points.
- MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
Former Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, says the data center industry is in retreat after the Virginia Court of Appeals threw out rezoning decisions for the Prince William Digital Gateway this week.
- MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
Former Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, says the data center industry is in retreat after the Virginia Court of Appeals threw out rezoning decisions for the Prince William Digital Gateway this week.
- ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.
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Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger declined an invitation from former Gov. George Allen to debate him on the upcoming referendum on congressional redistricting.
The 31-4 Hokies are on a nine-game winning streak.
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Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules
Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.
Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.
“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.
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