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No. 3-seed Virginia basketball survives No. 14-seed Wright State to win in NCAA tournament

No. 3-seed Virginia basketball survives No. 14-seed Wright State to win in NCAA tournament

No. 3-seed Virginia basketball needed all 26 points it got from guard Jacari White in its fight-to-the-finish win against No. 14-seed Wright State on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.

Unoccupied residence catches fire in western Albemarle

Unoccupied residence catches fire in western Albemarle

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

A house fire in western Albemarle County on Friday morning resulted in no injuries thanks to the property being unoccupied at the time of the blaze.

No. 3-seed Virginia basketball survives No. 14-seed Wright State to win in NCAA tournament

No. 3-seed Virginia basketball survives No. 14-seed Wright State to win in NCAA tournament

  • Greg Madia

No. 3-seed Virginia basketball needed all 26 points it got from guard Jacari White in its fight-to-the-finish win against No. 14-seed Wright State on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.

Fluvanna County green-lights new power plant despite health risks

Fluvanna County green-lights new power plant despite health risks

  • David Velazquez

Fluvanna County supervisors said after a "cost-benefit analysis" weighing the $248 million in tax revenue and the possible deaths a new power plant could produce, the tax revenue won out.

Western Albemarle girls lacrosse taking on tough schedule in title defense

Western Albemarle girls lacrosse taking on tough schedule in title defense

  • Chris Gionta

The Western Albemarle girls lacrosse team is pursuing its fourth state championship in a row, and is facing many of the top teams in Virginia to stay challenged.

Another man charged in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting that injured 6

Another man charged in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting that injured 6

  • AVERY SLOAN The Virginian-Pilot

The Virginia Beach Police Department arrested and charged Alex G. Scott Jr., who is the fourth person accused in the recent Virginia Beach shooting.

Spanberger appoints 65 Virginians to state boards and commissions

Spanberger appoints 65 Virginians to state boards and commissions

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Spanberger reshaped Virginia’s boards with dozens of new picks, replacing many holdovers and revealing her new appointments for education, elections and universities.

Virginia celebrates the 100th anniversary of Department of Conservation and Recreation

Virginia celebrates the 100th anniversary of Department of Conservation and Recreation

  • BRISTOL HERALD COURIER STAFF

The 100th anniversary of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation commemorates the passage of landmark legislation on March 17, 1926, when the General Assembly approved DCR's creation. 

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A1 Minute! March 20, 2026: Week in Virginia

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A1 Minute March 20, 2026: Charlottesville Indie Short Film Fest returns

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Charlottesville neighbors: Obituaries for March 20

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A1 Minute March 19, 2026: Inaugural Charlottesville Jazz Festival headlined by Veronica Swift

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Charlottesville neighbors: Obituaries for March 19

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A1 Minute March 18, 2026: C'ville Symphony to celebrate America's 250th; Readers’ Choice Awards voting round is just around the corner

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A1 Minute! March 18, 2026: Funding affordable housing’s challenges; GA adjourns without budget; Experiential dining in Richmond

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Charlottesville neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

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UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card'

UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card'

  • David Velazquez

The ADL says UVa has made significant improvements to how it addresses antisemitism on campus, and federal agencies agree. So what changed? A lot, actually.

  • Feds put UVa on notice: Protect Jewish students or face 'enforcement actions'
  • Former US Attorney, Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert appointed to state judgeship
  • Nelson supervisors reaffirm Second Amendment sanctuary status

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Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it's still building missiles - AP explains

Pentagon sending 3 more warships, thousands of marines to Middle East: U.S. media reports

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Virginia Tech football lands commitment from defensive end Taylor

Virginia Tech football lands commitment from defensive end Taylor

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Taylor is rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports, On3 and ESPN. He is a top-20 prospect out of Maryland by 247Sports and On3.

Upset-minded JMU women's basketball ready to face Kentucky in NCAA tournament

Upset-minded JMU women's basketball ready to face Kentucky in NCAA tournament

James Madison enters Saturday’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against Kentucky as the underdog by all the normal definitions of the term.

Virginia Tech's Wenzel, Baker 'excited' for bigger NCAA Tournament roles

Virginia Tech's Wenzel, Baker 'excited' for bigger NCAA Tournament roles

The Hokies will face Oregon on Friday in the NCAAs.

The greatest win in VCU history? NCAA tournament comeback vs. North Carolina shocks world

The greatest win in VCU history? NCAA tournament comeback vs. North Carolina shocks world

The greatest win in VCU history, you say? With Thursday's 87-78 overtime win over North Carolina, the Rams shocked the college basketball world. 

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With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.

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