LaDonna Martin Hairston credits her faith for bringing her to where she is in life.
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A news reporter’s hours are irregular, it’s just the way it is.
The Bassett girls tennis team is getting hot at the right time, plus local baseball, softball, and soccer players of the week around the area.
In the 15 years between 2008 and 2022, 1,398 people died as a result of crashes involving motorcycles in Virginia — nearly 100 people per year.
A man charged with first-degree murder appears to be finally going to trial after his case has been continued 13 times since his arrest.
A Fieldale woman has died as the result of a single-vehicle crash Thursday.
The Horsepasture District Community Meeting allows community members to learn about their district and also ask questions.
Construction of a new $2.8 million expansion behind the old Henry County Courthouse in uptown Martinsville is due to be finished next month.
The bill takes effect July 1, overrides confusing NCAA restrictions and could, advocates believe, be a catalyst for a desperately needed national standard protected by Congress and/or the courts.
The P&HCC baseball team will play a series against Wake Tech, starting on Saturday with Hometown Heroes and Fireworks night at Hooker Field.
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies. But that hasn’t been the case.
Millions across North America witnessed the moon block out the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday.
Before the total eclipse of 2017, the last one to cover this much American territory was in 1970. And it will not happen again until 2045.
Dr. Robert H. Gowdy, a physics professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, explains what you need to know about the April 8 eclipse.
Joe Lieberman's death marks an irreplaceable loss for No Labels, injecting a new level of uncertainty into the organization’s 2024 ambitions.Â
College basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy (aka KenPom) comes on the podcast to talk about his wildly popular basketball analytics website and his time as a meteorologist.
The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.Â
A federal appeals court has again prevented Texas from arresting and deporting migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally, hours after the the law briefly took effect.
In Republican-led states across the U.S., conservative legislators are refusing to reevaluate abortion bans — even as doctors and patients insist the laws’ exceptions are dangerously unclear.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have clinched their parties' presidential nominations with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want.
Don't believe everything you see on social media. We debunk claims about a contagion, housing for migrants in New York City and watermelon mugs.
New study details eight recommendations to improve U.S. immigration enforcement and management, in light of a rapidly evolving reality at the southern border.
Don't believe everything you see on social media. We debunk claims involving Jeffrey Epstein, Nikki Haley and T-Mobile.
Hundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Three years after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, Washington's federal courthouse is flooded with trials, guilty plea hearings and sentencings stemming from the largest criminal investigation in American history. And the hunt for suspects is far from over.
The 81st Golden Globe Awards will be the first major broadcast of awards season, with a new home on CBS. Here's more to know about event.
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What stores are open and closed for New Year's Eve 2023? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
While a handful of major chains operate normally on the final day of the year, many others close up shop early. Here's a rundown of New Year's Eve hours for stores across the U.S. this year.
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As state politicians and university administrators led the drive for pioneering compensation opportunities for college athletes in Virginia, coaches anxiously awaited the final legislation.
Dylan Wittke concluded Virginia Tech’s spring practice as the No. 3 quarterback behind Kyron Drones and Pop Watson.Â
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The P&HCC softball team played a home doubleheader against Louisburg College on Monday. Here are photos from Game 2.
The Utterly Moderate Podcast looks at the prevalence of ideological bias in social sciences, leading to misleading information in public discourse.
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Kick off National Park Week with free entry to any park in the U.S., from Yosemite and the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone and more. Here’s a full list of celebrations.
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Get Healthy. Here are four super-tasty foods to help jump-start your journey to healthier eating.
Get Healthy. Need an easy way to tell whether allergies or a cold has you down? Here’s how to evaluate your symptoms.
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