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Politics, Virginia

Political football over Virginia state budget will delay funding for local services, schools

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Economy, Local, Politics

Waynesboro: Group pushing for property maintenance inspector in city budget

The Waynesboro chapter of Virginia Organizing will hold a demonstration at the Waynesboro City Council’s public budget hearing on April 22.

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Politics, US & World

‘Unacceptable’: Virginia AG pushes Biden administration on missing migrant children

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares sent a letter to HHS Secretary Becerra about the missing migrant children crisis in Virginia.

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Politics, Sports

New Virginia law allowing direct NIL payments will be a game-changer for UVA

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Sports

Oklahoma raises issue over trans woman Nyla Rose wrestling on AEW ‘Dynamite’

The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission has issued a formal warning to AEW because of a Dec. 20 match on “Dynamite” in which former AEW women’s world champ Nyla Rose wrestled Alejandra Lion.

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Schools, Sports

Shonn Bell comes back home as new football coach at Waynesboro High School

A Waynesboro native who made it to the NFL in 1999 is coming back home to take over as the head football coach at Waynesboro High School.

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‘Community involvement is critical’: Staunton to host third meeting for West End feedback

The city of Staunton will host a community open house May 7, 2024, to continue developing the West End Revitalization Strategy.

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Political operative who defended ‘Redskins’ name raises issue with candidate’s flag photo

This week’s dumb political controversy of the week, involving Eugene Vindman and a flag, is among the dumber ones you’ll come across.

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To the moon: Rocket propulsion manufacturer plans $41.2M expansion in Orange County

A rocket propulsion manufacturer plans to upgrade capacity at its Orange County location including new facilities, equipment and tools to increase production.

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Staunton to celebrate Historic Garden Week with walking tour of Ridgeview Road on Saturday

Starting April 20, 2024, visitors can participate in 30 tours of historic gardens across Virginia to celebrate Historic Garden Week.

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Mark Warner on Ukraine aid: ‘I urge the House to act swiftly to get this done’

A package of bills backed by embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson that includes $61 billion in long-awaited military and economic aid to Ukraine should get up-or-down votes this weekend.

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Politics, US & World

Mark Warner on Ukraine aid: ‘I urge the House to act swiftly to get this done’

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Politics, US & World

Attorney General Merrick Garland puts Ben Cline in his place

Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline regularly makes a fool of himself at House committee hearings with his partisan questions designed to score political points rather than elicit information.

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Politics, US & World

Why Israel should take its time to retaliate against Iran in shadow war

Iran’s aerial attack on Israel in retaliation for the latter’s attack on the Iranian diplomatic mission in Syria that killed six Iranian top military commanders, including a senior general, has changed the dynamic of the Israeli-Iranian shadow war.

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Politics, US & World

‘Unacceptable’: Virginia AG pushes Biden administration on missing migrant children

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Economy, US & World

Legislation would expand digital workforce skills, amend Obama bill for 21st century America

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Politics, US & World

Ben Cline poses for the cameras, playing tough guy on Mayorkas impeachment

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Politics, US & World

U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Virginia veteran, benefits post-9/11

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Official count shows ‘concerning’ increase in individuals experiencing homelessness

Valley Homeless Connection completed its 2024 Point in Time, or PIT, count of homeless individuals in the region, and it was a mixed bag, with some good news and some bad news.

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Ben Cline poses for the cameras, playing tough guy on Mayorkas impeachment

Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline is helping lead the pretend impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas launched by far-right Republicans that passed by a single vote in the House in February.

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New artisan gift shop hopes to bring happiness to corner of Heather Heyer Way

A new business opening in Charlottesville is looking to bring happiness to a place that many people remember for a tragedy that happened nearly seven years ago.

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Conservative talk-show host takes over Staunton’s WTON: Is there money in local radio?

You know what we don’t have nearly enough of these days? Conservative talk radio. (I’m being facetious.)

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FBI arrests Waynesboro man for violent actions against police in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

A Waynesboro man has been arrested on felony charges for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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