Tim Kaine said Sands has done a great job during his 12 years as Virginia Tech's president, but he also questioned the timing.
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The Department of Homeland Security is holding more than 70-thousand people in ICE detention centers. If they want to make phone calls or have video visits, their friends or relatives must deal with a for-profit company called Getting Out.
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The seals are largely absent from the historical record in coastal Virginia, but they’re coming here more frequently.
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Jim Schmidt is James Madison University’s seventh president. He will be inaugurated Wednesday, April 8, as his first academic year at JMU comes to a close. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn, asked Schmidt about the feedback he’s heard from students, faculty and staff regarding JMU’s future.
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From casinos and gaming venues to online sports wagering apps, access to legal gambling continues to grow in Virginia. For those who find it difficult to resist the come-ons, a program may help them from giving in to their temptations.
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Governor Abigail Spanberger is considering a bill that could place new limitations on what teachers in public schools can say about the 2021 riot at the United States Capitol.
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Defenders of the Manassas Battlefield in Northern Virginia have won a victory in the on-going fight to prevent a massive data center development next door, and they’re now asking the county, which originally approved the plan, not to appeal.
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Researchers say many cases begin with unclear pricing and billing, and can escalate into wage garnishment and financial hardship.
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A series of encampments along the west side of the Rivanna River near Free Bridge is keeping residents, business owners, and city officials treading water, at odds over what to do.
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