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Virginia Republicans propose a gas tax holiday. Democrats blame Trump.

Virginia Republicans propose a gas tax holiday. Democrats blame Trump.

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Republicans proposed a temporary tax break on fuel to save drivers money at the pump, but Democrats are not interested.

Amherst County house fire leaves one dead and another severely burned

Amherst County house fire leaves one dead and another severely burned

  • JUSTIN FAULCONER The News & Advance

A person was found dead in Amherst County where a fire broke out Thursday night and a man was severely burned, the county's fire and emergency medical services department said.  

Judge keeps nationwide ban on bus company after Charlottesville airport crash

Judge keeps nationwide ban on bus company after Charlottesville airport crash

  • HAWES SPENCER The Daily Progress

A federal judge has declined to lift a nationwide ban on charter bus company RMA after one of its buses collided with a private jet in Charlottesville.

Here's who will be hit hardest as Radford University raises tuition

Here's who will be hit hardest as Radford University raises tuition

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

Tuition will rise for all students at Radford University next year, with out-of-state graduate students facing the largest increase at more than 15%.

Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

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

One of Virginia's oldest wineries is entering a new era

One of Virginia's oldest wineries is entering a new era

  • JOANA SULEIMAN The Daily Progress

Barboursville Vineyards in Orange County, Virginia's second-largest winery and one of its oldest, is to be sold to a group of private investors. 

UVa calls off yet another search for new provost

UVa calls off yet another search for new provost

  • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress

A year after Ian Baucom's departure, and UVa still doesn't have a permanent provost. A second search for a chief academic officer was called off Wednesday evening.

Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

    A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

    Va. Tech robots could join construction crews — and leave inspectors at home

    Va. Tech robots could join construction crews — and leave inspectors at home

      Robots could soon walk construction sites, catching mistakes and changing how inspections are done. How will that impact the humans currently doing that work?

      Spanberger orders no late purge of voter rolls

      Spanberger orders no late purge of voter rolls

        An executive order signed by the governor says any program to remove names from voting rolls must be completed 90 days before a federal election.

        Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

        Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

          One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

          With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting  |  Special Report

          With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting | Special Report

            The Virginia Constitution gives voters the final say on whether to amend the document, but the state's highest court ultimately could decide whether to allow redistricting this year.

            What we know about the quadruple amputee cornhole champ arrested for murder in Virginia

            What we know about the quadruple amputee cornhole champ arrested for murder in Virginia

              Before his arrest in Albemarle County on Monday, Dayton Webber was an inspiration: a quadruple amputee cornhole champion. Now, he stands accused of murder. 

              Virginia plans crackdown on underage tobacco, vape sales

              Virginia plans crackdown on underage tobacco, vape sales

                Legislation that sailed through the General Assembly on near-unanimous votes gives Virginia tough new tools to enforce existing laws on selling tobacco products and vaping products to underage buyers.

                Local News

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 29

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 29

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                A1 Minute! March 28, 2025: Week in Virginia | A1 Minute

                A1 Minute! March 28, 2025: Week in Virginia | A1 Minute

                A1 Minute! March 28, 2025: Week in Virginia | A1 Minute

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                State & Regional

                Virginia Republicans propose a gas tax holiday. Democrats blame Trump.

                Virginia Republicans propose a gas tax holiday. Democrats blame Trump.

                Virginia Republicans proposed a temporary tax break on fuel to save drivers money at the pump, but Democrats are not interested.

                Amherst County house fire leaves one dead and another severely burned

                Amherst County house fire leaves one dead and another severely burned

                A person was found dead in Amherst County where a fire broke out Thursday night and a man was severely burned, the county's fire and emergency medical services department said.  

                Judge keeps nationwide ban on bus company after Charlottesville airport crash

                Judge keeps nationwide ban on bus company after Charlottesville airport crash

                A federal judge has declined to lift a nationwide ban on charter bus company RMA after one of its buses collided with a private jet in Charlottesville.

                Here's who will be hit hardest as Radford University raises tuition

                Here's who will be hit hardest as Radford University raises tuition

                Tuition will rise for all students at Radford University next year, with out-of-state graduate students facing the largest increase at more than 15%.

                Nation & World

                TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon

                TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon

                Major U.S. airports continued to recommend Sunday that passengers arrive several hours early.

                More US forces arrive in the Middle East as Houthis enter the Iran war

                More US forces arrive in the Middle East as Houthis enter the Iran war

                The Houthis could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea.

                'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

                'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

                “This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

                Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

                Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

                Johnson rejected a Senate bill and said House Republicans would seek to fund the entire department at current levels until May 22.

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                Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

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                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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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

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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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                12 Best Keto Gummies

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                Crime

                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.

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                This stems from the missing cellphone of ex-city spokesperson Petula Burks, who fired Connie Clay, the city’s former Freedom of Information Act officer, in 2024.

                Politics

                Virginia Republicans propose a gas tax holiday. Democrats blame Trump.

                Virginia Republicans propose a gas tax holiday. Democrats blame Trump.

                Virginia Republicans proposed a temporary tax break on fuel to save drivers money at the pump, but Democrats are not interested.

                Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

                Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

                One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

                Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                Supervisors in Franklin County are considering increasing the real estate tax rate up to 7 cents as they look for ways to balance the budget in the upcoming fiscal year. 

                Virginia plans crackdown on underage tobacco, vape sales

                Virginia plans crackdown on underage tobacco, vape sales

                Legislation that sailed through the General Assembly on near-unanimous votes gives Virginia tough new tools to enforce existing laws on selling tobacco products and vaping products to underage buyers.

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