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After fall: Justin Fairfax's 'profound retreat' from family

After fall: Justin Fairfax's 'profound retreat' from family

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax never recovered from the political scandal that brought down his quest to become governor, a Fairfax County judge concluded last month.

Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

A Northern Virginia dentist and former lieutenant governor are dead after a shooting authorities call a murder-suicide. Their son placed the 911 call just after midnight on Thursday. 

Early voting on Virginia redistricting lags last year's pace

Early voting on Virginia redistricting lags last year's pace

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

Early voting five days before Tuesday’s special election on a new congressional map now totals 18% of active registered voters, data from the state Department of Elections shows.

Justin Fairfax: Virginia rising political star's story ends in tragedy

Justin Fairfax: Virginia rising political star's story ends in tragedy

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

For a time, Justin Fairfax seemed like a solid bet to be Virginia's governor.

Virginia Tech board leader says governor’s picks will join president search

Virginia Tech board leader says governor’s picks will join president search

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

The leader of Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors said Gov. Abigail Spanberger's appointees will have a say in the search for a new university president. 

Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees.

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

    Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

    Big spending for big stakes in Virginia redistricting campaign

    Big spending for big stakes in Virginia redistricting campaign

      The fight over district lines is getting expensive — fast.

      Virginia Tech to host remembrance events starting Thursday

      Virginia Tech to host remembrance events starting Thursday

        Virginia Tech will host a series of events Thursday to mark the lives lost in the April 16, 2007, mass shooting on campus.

        Spanberger signs into law, amends major gun control proposals

        Spanberger signs into law, amends major gun control proposals

          A major package of gun measures is signed, with more changes proposed.

          Virginia Tech is increasing tuition this fall. Here's a breakdown.

          Virginia Tech is increasing tuition this fall. Here's a breakdown.

            The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors on Tuesday approved a tuition increase for next school year and a rise in mandatory fees. Here's why.

            Virginia Tech board postpones vote on Living-Learning Program amid pushback

            Virginia Tech board postpones vote on Living-Learning Program amid pushback

              Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors postponed voting Monday on a resolution that would take steps toward dismantling the Living-Learning Program and could speed up undergraduate enrollment.

               

              Central Virginia distillers create spirits honoring America's 250th

              Central Virginia distillers create spirits honoring America's 250th

                Distillers from Charlottesville, Lovingston and Culpeper were among the creators of a set of whiskey, rum and gin honoring the nation's 250th anniversary.

                Lots of amendments to General Assembly bills, some rufflled feathers

                Lots of amendments to General Assembly bills, some rufflled feathers

                  Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s unprecedented rewrites of 180-plus bills have triggered some Democratic backlash, with several legislators warning she is centralizing power and remaking major policy in the veto session.

                  Local News

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 19

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 19

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 18

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 18

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                  When presidents came to Buffalo

                  When presidents came to Buffalo

                  Buffalo has a rich presidential history, from being the home of Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, to the place where William McKinley was killed and Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated. Almost every president for more than a century has at least paid a visit to Buffalo, either on the cam…

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 17

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 17

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                  State & Regional

                  After fall: Justin Fairfax's 'profound retreat' from family

                  After fall: Justin Fairfax's 'profound retreat' from family

                  Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax never recovered from the political scandal that brought down his quest to become governor, a Fairfax County judge concluded last month.

                  Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

                  Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

                  A Northern Virginia dentist and former lieutenant governor are dead after a shooting authorities call a murder-suicide. Their son placed the 911 call just after midnight on Thursday. 

                  Early voting on Virginia redistricting lags last year's pace

                  Early voting on Virginia redistricting lags last year's pace

                  Early voting five days before Tuesday’s special election on a new congressional map now totals 18% of active registered voters, data from the state Department of Elections shows.

                  Justin Fairfax: Virginia rising political star's story ends in tragedy

                  Justin Fairfax: Virginia rising political star's story ends in tragedy

                  For a time, Justin Fairfax seemed like a solid bet to be Virginia's governor.

                  Nation & World

                  AP top stories April 19

                  AP top stories April 19

                  Here's the latest for Sunday, April 19th: Trump says U.S. talks with Iran in Pakistan Monday; Louisiana shooting kills eight children; Robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beating human record; Kite festival kicks off in northern France.

                  8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

                  8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

                  Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes in the city of Shreveport early Sunday.

                  Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where to see meteors light up the sky

                  Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where to see meteors light up the sky

                  On the night of April 21-22, sky watchers will have the chance to catch sight of several shooting stars as the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak.

                  Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

                  Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

                  Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.

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                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 19

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 19

                  Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

                  Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

                  Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect

                  Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect

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                  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

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                  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

                  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

                  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.

                  Ferrum College wants former coach's discrimination lawsuit dismissed

                  Ferrum College wants former coach's discrimination lawsuit dismissed

                  Chardonnay Hope claims she was treated more harshly than male coaches for the same conduct.

                  Politics

                  After fall: Justin Fairfax's 'profound retreat' from family

                  After fall: Justin Fairfax's 'profound retreat' from family

                  Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax never recovered from the political scandal that brought down his quest to become governor, a Fairfax County judge concluded last month.

                  Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

                  Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

                  A Northern Virginia dentist and former lieutenant governor are dead after a shooting authorities call a murder-suicide. Their son placed the 911 call just after midnight on Thursday. 

                  Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

                  Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

                  One speaker called the proposed tax hikes "totally stupid," while another argued that tax revenue helps invest in county services.

                  Martinsville audit reveals control failures under former city manager

                  Martinsville audit reveals control failures under former city manager

                  A long-awaited forensic audit released Tuesday paints a picture of widespread breakdowns in financial controls, oversight, and documentation within Martinsville city government during the tenure of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.

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