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Hundreds give final salute to former Marine
Former U.S. Marine Gerry Brooks died alone at a nursing home in Maine, abandoned and all but forgotten. Then the funeral home posted a notice asking if anyone would serve as a pallbearer or simply attend his burial. Within minutes, it was turning away volunteers to carry his casket.
20 richest families in America
To find out which clans hold the most wealth, Stacker compiled a list of the 20 richest families in America using 2024 data from Forbes.
Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say hip-hop star drunkenly yelled at yachters
The rapper, who has two children withmedia personality Kylie Jenner and escaped prosecution after the2021 Astroworld tragedy,posted“Lol” on X after his release from jail.
South Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign strategic pact
South Korea said Thursday it would consider sending arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea signed a pact to come to each other's defense in the event of war.
Stonehenge not visibly damaged by protest paint. It’s clean and ready to rock the solstice.
The treasured UNESCO World Heritage Site site reopened and is expected to host thousands of revelers celebrating the summer solstice early Friday.
Work set to start on harmful algae in Virginia lake
The 13,000-acre manmade Lake Anna, which cools the Dominion Energy North Anna nuclear power plant, has been plagued by harmful algae blooms and no-swim advisories for six summers.
As millions sweat out heat wave, blocks of lake ice help keep these campers cool
Heat index readings combining temperature and humidity were expected to surpass 100 degrees in many locations, possibly setting some all-time records.
How a company whose name you probably can’t pronounce is now worth more than Apple
With a market value of over $3 trillion, Nvidia is worth more than most countries’ entire economies. How did Nvidia get there?
Small Town Word: 'Untitled 8'
This week’s word is an honest look into essentially the process of thinking I go through in life, but also a deep comparison to perfection expectations from others, as we now enter summer.
Kaine agrees to three debates; Cao campaign surprised by announcement
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Thursday that he has agreed to three public debates with Republican challenger Hung Cao, whose campaign said they hadn't received invitations for the debates.
Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned 'M.A.S.H.' to 'Hunger Games,' dies at 88
Kiefer Sutherland, the actor's son, confirmed his father's death Thursday. Donald Sutherlandnever retired and worked regularly up until his death.
Climate change made killer heat wave in Mexico, Southwest US even warmer and 35 times more likely
Human-caused climate change turbocharged the odds of this month's killer heat that has been baking the Southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America, a new study found.
Will car insurance pay for paintless dent removal?
Cheap Insurance fills you in on when paintless dent removal might be covered by insurance.
NVIDIA Surges to Top Market Cap at $3.34 Trillion
In an extraordinary week, NVIDIA has claimed the throne as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, outpacing giants like Microsoft and Apple with a staggering market capitalization of $3.34 trillion. The surge is fueled by the escalating demand for artificial intelligence, a field…
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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 20
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 19
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
A1 Minute! June 17, 2024: Radiothon raises more than $80K; Walsh joins Olympic team
Radiothon raises more than $80K; Walsh joins Olympic team
Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 16
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Work set to start on harmful algae in Virginia lake
The 13,000-acre manmade Lake Anna, which cools the Dominion Energy North Anna nuclear power plant, has been plagued by harmful algae blooms and no-swim advisories for six summers.
Kaine agrees to three debates; Cao campaign surprised by announcement
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Thursday that he has agreed to three public debates with Republican challenger Hung Cao, whose campaign said they hadn't received invitations for the debates.
FBI says they've solved the 1996 Shenandoah Park Murders
Law enforcement officials on Thursday said a Cleveland, Ohio, man was responsible for the 1996 double murder of Julianne Williams, 24, and Laura “Lollie” Winans, 26, in Shenandoah National Park.
Trump helped McGuire surge in Virginia's 5th District, experts say
Former President Donald Trump’s attacks on Rep Bob Good gave state Sen. John McGuire the push he needed to eke out what’s now a tiny lead, political scientists say.
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Crime
UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims
"The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on," Elliott Buckner, lawyer for Perry's family, told the press.
Brother and sister arrested in separate shooting incidents in Marion
A brother and sister duo are being held without bond following two separate but related shooting incidents in the Town of Marion on Friday.
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Richmond graduation shooting: Complete coverage
This is continuing Times-Dispatch coverage of a shooting that killed two after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony.
Politics
Virginia Senate leaders put off fix to military education benefits
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, proposes a work group to study the program and recommend potential changes by mid-September. Military families had urged lawmakers to repeal eligibility changes immediately.
Virginia lawmakers revisit skill games when Senate returns Tuesday
The state Senate will again look at ways to legalize electronic skill games when it reconvenes Tuesday to address controversy over an education benefit for military families.
Virginia county moving fast on plan to condemn farmland and access river water
Residents have raised concerns about a new water-intake facility being built to lure profitable data centers to the county, not necessarily to provide drinking water for residents.
Virginia General Assembly to come back to fix veterans education benefit
The General Assembly will reconsider changes to a higher education benefit for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty.
