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Mabry Mill restaurant set to reopen after years closed

Mabry Mill restaurant set to reopen after years closed

  • BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin

The Mabry Mill Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway will reopen under a new operator, MM176, LLC, with a 10-year contract after closing in December 2023. Renovations are planned for 2026, with food and retail services returning in spring 2027 at this popular historic site.

Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.

John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters | Streamed & Screened podcast

John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters | Streamed & Screened podcast

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller speaks with director Andrew Bernstein, co-star Michael Kelly, star, writer and producer Krasinski, and co-star Sienna Miller.

New deal bars IRS from tax audits of Trump, his family and businesses

New deal bars IRS from tax audits of Trump, his family and businesses

  • Josh Meyer USA Today

The agreement states the IRS is “FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED” from pursuing any claims over tax liabilities it may have against Trump, his family members and his companies.

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger will veto legislation that aimed to limit prescription drug prices to what the Medicare system pays, said state Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, who sponsored the measure.

Another Trump dissenter bites the dust: Takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

Another Trump dissenter bites the dust: Takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

  • Phillip M. Bailey USA Today

The Trump administration's success at booting dissidents out of the GOP is unquestionable, but it may have some negative consequences that could immediately backfire in Washington.

Smith Mountain Arts Council announces Photo Show winners

Smith Mountain Arts Council announces Photo Show winners

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The Smith Mountain Arts Council's 30th Photo Show winners have been announced.

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$1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

$1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

VDOT to change traffic pattern at major US 220 intersection in Franklin County

VDOT to change traffic pattern at major US 220 intersection in Franklin County

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

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Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds to Southeastern Roanoke Area This Evening

Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

After 40 years, police have made an arrest in the stabbing and rape of Roberta Walls. 

Why a Southside megasite pivoted from manufacturing to data centers

Why a Southside megasite pivoted from manufacturing to data centers

When the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill was envisioned, leaders saw it as a comeback to manufacturing to power jobs for a region seemingly lost after the exodus of tobacco and textiles.

$1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

$1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

Franklin Zhang died after being struck by a car when he was standing at a bus stop near campus.

Virginia Senate pushes back on governor as budget showdown looms

Virginia Senate pushes back on governor as budget showdown looms

Senate Democrats are pushing back on Gov. Abigail Spanberger's call for a new forecasts of state revenues for the pending two-year budget, while insisting on repeal of a state sales tax exemption on data center equipment that could cost Virginia business investment in an uncertain economy.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

Sen. Lucas speaks at the start of Tuesday's meeting of Senate Finance

Sen. Lucas speaks at the start of Tuesday's meeting of Senate Finance

Sen. Lucas speaks at the start of Tuesday's meeting of Senate Finance

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copperhead season in Va  | A1 Minute

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copperhead season in Va | A1 Minute

A1 Minute! May 19, 2026: Explore Top 15 of RTD 100; St. Christopher's Boys Tennis wins title; Copperhead season in Va | A1 Minute

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Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters

Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss

Extra caution urged with dangerously low water levels at Smith Mountain Lake

Extra caution urged with dangerously low water levels at Smith Mountain Lake

Sen. Lucas speaks at the start of Tuesday's meeting of Senate Finance

Sen. Lucas speaks at the start of Tuesday's meeting of Senate Finance

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Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kevin Harvick was elected in his first year of eligibility and is joined by fellow former drivers Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, the organization announced Tuesday.

NAACP pushes boycott of SEC, ACC schools. How feasible is the movement?

NAACP pushes boycott of SEC, ACC schools. How feasible is the movement?

The NAACP has called for a boycott of some prominent college athletics programs in response to a redistricting fight that represents “a sprint to erase Black political power.”

NAACP asks athletes to boycott Southern schools

NAACP asks athletes to boycott Southern schools

The NAACP is calling for Black athletes, alumni and fans to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities within Southern states that are in the process of redistricting following a recent Supreme Court decision.

Commentary: NASCAR All-Star Race has no identity after aimless Dover weekend

Commentary: NASCAR All-Star Race has no identity after aimless Dover weekend

NASCAR All-Star Race weekend began on May 15 with an interesting quote from Chase Elliott after practice. "It feels like a normal weekend," Elliott said.

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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament
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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

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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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North Main Street waterline project traffic alert
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North Main Street waterline project traffic alert

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North Main Street eastbound lanes will close for a waterline replacement project starting May 18, with one lane open each way and motorists advised to expect delays.

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Route 40/Franklin Street traffic alert and lane closure
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Route 40/Franklin Street traffic alert and lane closure

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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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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts
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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

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Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.

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Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

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Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.

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John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters | Streamed & Screened podcast

John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters | Streamed & Screened podcast

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller speaks with director Andrew Bernstein, co-star Michael Kelly, star, writer and producer Krasinski, and co-star Sienna Miller.

Review: John Krasinski gives new life to ‘Jack Ryan’ franchise with ‘Ghost War’

Review: John Krasinski gives new life to ‘Jack Ryan’ franchise with ‘Ghost War’

Jack Ryan is back, and the latest installment, “Ghost War,” is as big as anything Tom Cruise encountered in “Mission: Impossible.”

3 dishes that make the most of early finds at farmers markets

3 dishes that make the most of early finds at farmers markets

The only downside of farmers market season is that you might not know what to make with all the bounty you bring home. Here's some help.

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