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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.

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

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

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

  • LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times

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

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

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

Spanberger vetoed a bill to legalize skill games, yet thousands remain in operation

Spanberger vetoed a bill to legalize skill games, yet thousands remain in operation

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

Officially, they’re banned, but there are thousands of skill games across Virginia.

As fuel costs rise, 'it's going to really start hurting'

As fuel costs rise, 'it's going to really start hurting'

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

The average retail price of regular unleaded gasoline has increased by 23 cents a gallon in the past week in Virginia and now stands $1.16 a gallon higher than a year ago.

Groups sue to block vote on reproductive rights amendment

Groups sue to block vote on reproductive rights amendment

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

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.

Virginia Tech says it's unaffiliated with speaker fired by Columbia for anti-Israel statements

Virginia Tech says it's unaffiliated with speaker fired by Columbia for anti-Israel statements

    Virginia Tech officials said a talk scheduled for Friday evening featuring a former Columbia University professor fired over anti-Israel statements is not affiliated with the university.

    Roanoke Valley farmers feel cost of Iran war in rising fuel and fertilizer prices

    Roanoke Valley farmers feel cost of Iran war in rising fuel and fertilizer prices

      Roanoke Valley farmers are using their tractors less and leaving some fields without fertilizer as the Iran War drives up farm operating costs.

      Illegal vape use eases, as cigarette declines slow, Altria says

      Illegal vape use eases, as cigarette declines slow, Altria says

        Demand is down for illegal, disposable vapes, and that has slowed the pace of declines in cigarette sales, tobacco giant Altria Group says.

        King Charles, Camilla coming to Front Royal

        King Charles, Camilla coming to Front Royal

          His & Her Majesties will participate in "a very brief parade" Thursday, for the Shenandoah Valley town's 250th celebration, part of America 250.

          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.

            Franklin County man gets 46 years for Gretna murder of high school coach

            Franklin County man gets 46 years for Gretna murder of high school coach

              A 52-year-old man from Rocky Mount was sentenced last week in the July 27 shooting of a Franklin County High School basketball coach in Gretna.

              Virginia unemployment flat at 3.7%, but trends go wrong way

              Virginia unemployment flat at 3.7%, but trends go wrong way

                Fewer Virginians were participating in the state's civilian labor force and more had lost their jobs, compared both to the previous month and a year earlier.

                Local News

                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.

                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.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 8

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for May 8

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                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

                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.

                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.

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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

                3 degrees in 4 years: Ferrum grad makes the most of her time in college

                3 degrees in 4 years: Ferrum grad makes the most of her time in college

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                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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                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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                12 Best Keto Gummies

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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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