School starts around Roanoke and the New River Valleys next week.
- ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times
Gov. Abigail Spanberger asked a judge to dismiss former Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich's lawsuit challenging his removal from the Board of Visitors.
- ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch
With 93% of precincts reporting, Mizusawa won 51% of the vote. The Fairfax County resident is poised to face incumbent Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., in November's general election.
- BEN ORNER The Roanoke Times
A 10-year-old boy was killed in a single-car crash last week on U.S. 220 in Franklin County, state police said.
- Reuters
The FDA has approved Moderna's flu vaccine for people aged 50 and older, marking the first approval of a messenger RNA-based vaccine for seasonal flu.
- BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin
Flooding in Patrick County caused extensive damage including washed-out roads, mudslides, and a collapsed bridge, prompting a local state of emergency as officials worked to manage the crisis and seek additional support.
- GREG MADIA The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
Virginia coach Tony Elliott said the Cavaliers have been in contact with former Hoos Cazeem Moore and Jacob Holmes regarding a potential opportunity to play a fifth season in college football.
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A Stafford County deputy, Sgt. Jeremy Hurt, has been indicted on involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving charges following a July 16 incident involving a vehicle chase in Prince William County. He remains free on bond and on administrative assignment as legal proceedings continue.
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When she rose from her desk, all her colleagues knew state Sen. Janet Howell, D-Fairfax, was about to say something quietly, but firmly, that they needed to pay close attention to.
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The former Liberty baseball coach who led the program to two NCAA Regionals berths died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
It hasn't been much of a struggle for James Madison head coach Billy Napier to motivate his roster.
The Major League Baseball trade deadline passed peacefully on Monday, and the time has come to anoint winners and losers.
Preseason camp is here. These are the biggest position battles to watch at JMU.
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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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