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Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington

Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington

  • Steve Holland Reuters

From a White House ballroom to a 250-foot arch, Trump seeks to remake Washington.

Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …

Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …

  • Tim Grant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Teenagers aren’t turning their backs on college — but they are rethinking what “college” actually means.

FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The FBI is executing a search warrant in Portsmouth, where Hampton Roads television stations are showing FBI agents at a building housing offices of state Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth.

Virginia's top court throws out Democratic-backed US House map

Virginia's top court throws out Democratic-backed US House map

  • Joseph Ax and Tim Reid Reuters

Virginia's top court threw out a new electoral map Friday that was crafted to flip four Republican-held U.S. congressional seats to Democrats, handing President Donald Trump's party a major win. 

In need of forever homes: Bunny and Miss Cleo

In need of forever homes: Bunny and Miss Cleo

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    Smith Mt. Lake triathlete with multiple sclerosis takes on toughest challenge yet

    Smith Mt. Lake triathlete with multiple sclerosis takes on toughest challenge yet

    • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

    Misty Johnson has taken on some of the country's most grueling races. But her toughest yet will be a 281.2-mile run, bike and swim at Smith Mountain Lake — all while enduring multiple sclerosis.

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 8

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 8

      Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

      FCHS, Staunton River seniors earn SML Women's Club scholarships

      FCHS, Staunton River seniors earn SML Women's Club scholarships

        The Smith Mountain Lake Women’s Club announced the recipients of its annual scholarships for graduating seniors.

        5 paddlers ready for 300-mile New River journey to promote water trail

        5 paddlers ready for 300-mile New River journey to promote water trail

          Five paddlers will spend the summer traveling 300 miles down the New River for a special expedition.

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          Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

          Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

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

            US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

            US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

              Small businesses argued the new tariffs were an attempt to sidestep a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.

              US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears

              US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears

                The U.S. national average retail price of gasoline has surpassed $4.50 a gallon for the first time since July 2022, data from GasBuddy showed.

                Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules

                Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules

                  The ruling is a rare court victory for Trump's Justice Department in investigations that Trump has demanded.

                  Franklin County YMCA offers swim lessons, lifeguard courses

                  Franklin County YMCA offers swim lessons, lifeguard courses

                    May is Water Safety Month, and the Franklin County Family YMCA is reminding people that it offers swim lessons and lifeguard training.

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                    Smith Mt. Lake triathlete with multiple sclerosis takes on toughest challenge yet

                    Smith Mt. Lake triathlete with multiple sclerosis takes on toughest challenge yet

                    Misty Johnson has taken on some of the country's most grueling races. But her toughest yet will be a 281.2-mile run, bike and swim at Smith Mountain Lake — all while enduring multiple sclerosis.

                    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 8

                    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 8

                    Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                    FCHS, Staunton River seniors earn SML Women's Club scholarships

                    FCHS, Staunton River seniors earn SML Women's Club scholarships

                    The Smith Mountain Lake Women’s Club announced the recipients of its annual scholarships for graduating seniors.

                    Franklin County YMCA offers swim lessons, lifeguard courses

                    Franklin County YMCA offers swim lessons, lifeguard courses

                    May is Water Safety Month, and the Franklin County Family YMCA is reminding people that it offers swim lessons and lifeguard training.

                    State & Regional

                    FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

                    FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

                    The FBI is executing a search warrant in Portsmouth, where Hampton Roads television stations are showing FBI agents at a building housing offices of state Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth.

                    5 paddlers ready for 300-mile New River journey to promote water trail

                    5 paddlers ready for 300-mile New River journey to promote water trail

                    Five paddlers will spend the summer traveling 300 miles down the New River for a special expedition.

                    Transgender woman sues for sexual discrimination against Salem DEQ office

                    Transgender woman sues for sexual discrimination against Salem DEQ office

                    Brooke Anne Carter's lawsuit claims she was wrongfully fired because of her gender identity.

                    Kings Dominion is adding a drone and fireworks show

                    Kings Dominion is adding a drone and fireworks show

                    The changes are being made in response to guest feedback, the park's manager said. 

                    Nation & World

                    Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington

                    Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington

                    From a White House ballroom to a 250-foot arch, Trump seeks to remake Washington.

                    Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …

                    Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …

                    Teenagers aren’t turning their backs on college — but they are rethinking what “college” actually means.

                    Virginia's top court throws out Democratic-backed US House map

                    Virginia's top court throws out Democratic-backed US House map

                    Virginia's top court threw out a new electoral map Friday that was crafted to flip four Republican-held U.S. congressional seats to Democrats, handing President Donald Trump's party a major win. 

                    US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

                    US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

                    Small businesses argued the new tariffs were an attempt to sidestep a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.

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                    Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

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                    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

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                    Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                    Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                    Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                    Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                    Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

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                    Crime

                    Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

                    Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

                    A Franklin County man was sentenced to three active years in prison in connection with a 2024 crash that killed a Martinsville man and seriously injured two children.

                    Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

                    Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

                    Rocky Mount police executed search warrants at three vape shops on Thursday for potentially selling products exceeding legal THC limits.

                    Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                    Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                    Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                    Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                    Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                    Authorities found the body of Charles Arthur Smith Jr. on March 17, after he had been reported missing.

                    Politics

                    FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

                    FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

                    The FBI is executing a search warrant in Portsmouth, where Hampton Roads television stations are showing FBI agents at a building housing offices of state Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth.

                    Transgender woman sues for sexual discrimination against Salem DEQ office

                    Transgender woman sues for sexual discrimination against Salem DEQ office

                    Brooke Anne Carter's lawsuit claims she was wrongfully fired because of her gender identity.

                    Groups sue to block vote on reproductive rights amendment

                    Groups sue to block vote on reproductive rights amendment

                    The Family Foundation and two medical groups opposed to abortion are suing to keep Virginians from voting on the proposed reproductive freedom amendment to the state constitution.

                    Special prosecutor withdraws from Martinsville mayor case, hearing delayed

                    Special prosecutor withdraws from Martinsville mayor case, hearing delayed

                    The special prosecutor handling efforts to remove Martinsville Mayor L.C. Jones has moved to withdraw from the case, citing a conflict of interest, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already complex legal fight.

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