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21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.
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2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
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45 minutes ago in Local
Spanberger issues proclamation honoring 75th Anniversary of Moton High School Walkout
Yesterday was the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Moton High School Walkout in Farmville.
55 minutes ago in Local
Tazewell County judge blocks redistricting referendum
A judge has blocked the new congressional map voters approved on Tuesday.
Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock retiring in June, shifting to advisory role
After 12 years of leadership that reshaped Virginia Tech Athletics, Whit Babcock announced today that he will transition from his role as the director of athletics, effective June 30, 2026.
15 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Scene is clear
Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the area to give first responders space to work.
16 hours ago in Local
Wilt bill establishing objective scoring criteria for parole decisions becomes law
The legislation reportedly creates a ten-factor scoring system designed to bring greater consistency and transparency to parole decisions.
19 hours ago in Local
Virginia enacts paid leave, wage protections in landmark worker legislation
The measures include the creation of a statewide paid family and medical leave program, along with policies addressing wage theft, pay equity, and compensation standards for public construction workers.
