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Crime-courts

Judge blocks attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

Judge blocks attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

  • David Thomas Reuters

Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., alleged new requirements would jeopardize funding for low-income families and farmers.

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

  • Mike Scarcella Reuters

"Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it," U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper wrote.

He spent decades in prison. How the botched murder case was uncovered

He spent decades in prison. How the botched murder case was uncovered

  • N'dea Yancey-Bragg USA Today

Prosecutor misconduct played a role in more than 30% of wrongful conviction cases, the National Registry of Exonerations reported in 2020.

Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

  • Jana Winter Reuters/USA Today

Officers at a checkpoint responded to gunshots and the suspect was taken to a hospital, a law enforcement official told Reuters.

Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

  • Evan Mealins Nashville Tennessean

The judge dismissed the criminal human smuggling charges Abrego Garcia faced in Tennessee after he was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats' bid for new voting map

US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats' bid for new voting map

  • John Kruzel Reuters

The state Supreme Court on May 8 threw out the voter-approved map, ruling in favor of Republicans who challenged it.

US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro, official says

US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro, official says

  • Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward Reuters

The ⁠Trump administration calls the current communist-run government corrupt and incompetent and seeks to replace it, despite ongoing talks.

Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial 

Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial 

    Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood clout to prey upon and sexually abuse women ended in a mistrial on Friday. 

    Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

    Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

      For now, the court restored a 2023 federal rule — challenged by Republican-governed Louisiana — that made access to mifepristone easier.

      Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling

      Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling

        It will now be up to the S.C. Attorney General's Office to decide if it wishes to retry the case or dismiss it.

        Courts keep striking down tariffs. Why aren't prices dropping too?

        Courts keep striking down tariffs. Why aren't prices dropping too?

          The Trump administration still has other avenues to implement the import taxes that are a cornerstone of the president's economic policy.

          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.

            New York judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note

            New York judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note

              The disgraced financier, accused of sex trafficking women and girls, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019.

              US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now

              US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now

                The move significantly curtails access to mifepristone nationwide, particularly in states that ban abortion.

                Local News

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                A1 Minute! June 3, 2026: Housing, trails proposed for former Best Products site; Richmond Next; Virginia-based timesaver app

                A1 Minute! June 3, 2026: Housing, trails proposed for former Best Products site; Richmond Next; Virginia-based timesaver app

                Housing, trails proposed for former Best Products site; Richmond Next; Virginia-based timesaver app

                A1 Minute! May 30, 2026: Week in Virginia

                A1 Minute! May 30, 2026: Week in Virginia

                A1 Minute! May 30, 2026: Week in Virginia

                State & Regional

                Virginia Tech lands on 'flexible' December deadline to find next president

                Virginia Tech lands on 'flexible' December deadline to find next president

                The committee charged with finding Virginia Tech’s next president settled Tuesday on a flexible seven-month timeline for the search, moving away from an earlier plan that could have had a candidate in place as soon as this fall.

                Virginia Tech board names new rector, vice rector after Rocovich removal

                Virginia Tech board names new rector, vice rector after Rocovich removal

                On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors elected members Jim Miller and Nancy Dye as its next rector and vice rector, less than a week after Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed former Rector John Rocovich from the board.

                Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are both members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

                Police seek witnesses in fatal Stafford County bus crash

                Police seek witnesses in fatal Stafford County bus crash

                FREDERICKSBURG — The Virginia State Police investigators are looking for witnesses to help in their investigation of the fatal bus crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County on Friday.

                Nation & World

                Exclusive leaked documents expose growing white supremacist group

                Exclusive leaked documents expose growing white supremacist group

                In an internal communication provided in the leak, the group’s leader, Thomas Rousseau, urges members to get more involved, stay fit and continue their incessant campaign of white supremacist propaganda.

                Judge blocks attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

                Judge blocks attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

                Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., alleged new requirements would jeopardize funding for low-income families and farmers.

                US Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol

                US Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol

                The House is not expected to take up the measure before next week.

                US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

                US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

                A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition to force the vote.

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                Virginia Tech board reverses Living-Learning Program cut, proposes alternative

                Virginia Tech board reverses Living-Learning Program cut, proposes alternative

                Exclusive leaked documents expose growing white supremacist group

                Exclusive leaked documents expose growing white supremacist group

                Carter Bank drawn into Greenbrier ownership fight

                Carter Bank drawn into Greenbrier ownership fight

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                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

                Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Crime

                Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

                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. 

                Politics

                Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are both members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

                Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

                Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

                In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year. 

                Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

                Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

                As Virginia regulators and legislators grapple with the impact of data centers’ huge demand for electricity on other ratepayers’ bills, Sen. Mark Warner is co-sponsoring legislation for a national approach.

                Governor signs bills on affordable housing, manufactured homes in Rocky Mount

                Governor signs bills on affordable housing, manufactured homes in Rocky Mount

                The bills encourage housing development, cut red tape on manufactured homes and protect residents from hidden fees in rental agreements. 

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