In a surprise move, a General Assembly move to align Virginia’s odd-year elections with federal presidential and Congressional votes has died.
- Cara Cooper Martinsville Bulletin
Martinsville High School graduate Jahmal Jones is on the move again, and will get the chance this year to compete in track at the NCAA Division I level.
- DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
Let's look at the Hokies' 12-game schedule through the lens of level of interest and how those foes are projected to fare in the upcoming season.
- GREG MADIA The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
Virginia football needs a trustworthy wide receiver to emerge, and UMass transfer Jacquon Gibson could be the one to do so.
- Mark Berman
Executive associate athletic directors Brad Wurthman and Bridget McSorley have been let go.
- ALEXIA PARTOUCHE The Roanoke Times
A new School of Health Sciences and Health Innovation, the end of several programs and conversations to develop Elizabeth Campus are all underway at Roanoke College, President Frank Shushok announced.
- Fernando Cervantes Jr. USA Today
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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
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Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.
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Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.
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Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.
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Learn about Orange County, Virginia's free Playin' in the Park Independence Celebration at Booster Park, including date, time, parking and what to bring.
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