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- ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year.
- ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors on Monday rolled back a proposal that would have taken steps to dismantle the university’s identity-based residences.
- CARA COOPER Martinsville Bulletin
Before Friday's home opener, Martinsville Mustangs coach Matt Goodheart spoke with the Bulletin about returning to Hooker Field, his team this summer, and what fans can expect from his squad.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
The bills encourage housing development, cut red tape on manufactured homes and protect residents from hidden fees in rental agreements.
- MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times
Upgrading the Wi-Fi at the football stadium carries a steep price tag.
- DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
The creation of a new company that will handle the Virginia Tech athletic department’s revenue-generating operations took a step forward on Monday.
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Liberty's season came to a close behind a fiery comeback by No. 3 Georgia in the NCAA Athens Regional championship despite a gem from Cooper Harrington.
Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals after an emotional Game 7 win over OKC. From Finals pressure and playoff drama to tears, controversy, and a Western Conference Finals MVP performance, Wemby proved he’s built for the biggest NBA moments.
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The Palmer family filed a preliminary injunction to allow their son to compete at Northside High while their lawsuit against the VHSL and Roanoke County School Board proceeds
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Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.
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Westbound lanes on Route 40/Franklin Street near the Tractor Supply development will close May 14, with traffic shifted eastbound between CVS and Schewels Home Store.
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