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Virginians express concern on Dominion rate increases as SCC hearing begins
The Virginian-Pilot
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September 2, 2025
Virginia regulators began to hear testimony Tuesday in a case that will decide how much residents pay for electricity in the coming years. Dominion Energy has requested rate increases that could raise customers’ bills by $21 a month over the next...
Virginia ‘Frisk’ Hampton, 1940-2025
Saline River News - Arkansas
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September 2, 2025
Virginia ‘Frisk’ Hampton, 85, of Warren, passed away August 22, 2025. Born August 13, 1940, to the late Kenny Charles ‘KC’ and Esther Hampton. Virginia received her early education within Bradley County Public Schools and graduated from Bradley...
Culpeper Tourism Director Highlights Town’s Attractions
FOX45 - Maryland
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Alex Parker is joined by Paige Read, Director of Culpeper Tourism and Town Economic Development to discuss what makes Culpeper, Virginia a standout destination. From the shops and restaurants along award-winning Davis Street to outdoor recreation...
Virginia's first Buc-ee's is a tourist destination of its own
The Winchester Star - Virginia
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September 2, 2025
MOUNT CRAWFORD — Following the opening of the northernmost Buc-ee's gas station and convenience store in the U.S., located off Interstate 81's Exit 240 in Rockingham County, many people from Virginia and beyond have flocked there. The popular...
Virginia leaders seek federal funding for water infrastructure improvements
WWBT - Virginia
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September 2, 2025
It sounds like the first 'Regional Water Meetings' were productive because Richmond's Department of Public Utilities is now working with city council to reevaluate assumptions about growth and where the plant's maintenance stands with that.
Virginians rush to buy tickets as Powerball Jackpot hits $1.1 billion
WWBT - Virginia
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September 2, 2025
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - One lucky person could be ending the summer a billionaire, as the Powerball Jackpot soars to an estimated $1.1 billion on Monday, Sept. 1. Monday’s winning numbers are: 8-23-25-40-53 and the Powerball Number is 5. The...
First defendants in Floyd Co. RICO case appear in court
WSLS - Virginia
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September 2, 2025
FLOYD, Va. – Prosecutors say more charges are possible in an alleged crime ring that stretched from Floyd County to Rockbridge County. Two of those defendants appeared in court Tuesday. Kenneth Tolley and Jose Jorge Sanchez are among those accused...
Culpeper County Economic Development wins six international awards
InsideNoVa - Virginia
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Culpeper County Economic Development earned six Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council, the highest award count of any organization in 2025, according to a Aug. 21 news release from the...
Trump blames the ‘so fake’ media for health rumors - but still sports a bruised hand in first appearance in days
The Independent
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September 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Virginia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings - Sept. 2, 2025
Sports Illustrated - New York
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September 2, 2025
Two teams debut in the first High School on SI Virginia Top 25 football poll of the regular season. Saint Christopher’s School is 14th, courtesy of a season-opening win over then-No. 10 Huguenot. Midlothian enters at No. 19 after shutting out...
Virginia Farm Bureau short film focuses on blue catfish threat
Virginia Gazette
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September 2, 2025
When New Kent fishermen Chris Von Hatten and Christopher Whitmire go out on the Pamunkey River in the early hours of the morning, they hope to catch 3,000 to 4,000 pounds of blue catfish by midday. Their success reflects the huge numbers of the...
Coach Vick and his Norfolk State squad looks to rebound in clash with Virginia State
WVEC - Virginia
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Spartans aim to bounce back after Towson loss in 56th edition of the “Battle of the States” on Saturday from Dick Price Stadium. NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State football is heading back to the drawing board. The Spartans showed flashes of potential...
Photos: Maury field hockey travels to First Colonial
The Virginian-Pilot
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September 2, 2025
First Colonial’s Isadora Kitzmiller (6) controls a bouncing ball as she moves down the field. Maury faced First Colonial at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Sept. 2, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)
Warming winters bring deadly grape disease to Virginia wine country
WVEC - Virginia
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Virginia wine producers tackle climate-induced leafhopper invasions, threatening vineyards with Pierce’s Disease. NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia’s growing wine industry is facing new challenges linked to climate change — including a tiny insect that...
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission limits number of cultivators, dispensaries
Lincoln Journal Star - Nebraska
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September 3, 2025
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission adopted expanded regulations Tuesday as the voter-approved deadline for the committee to begin issuing licenses to cultivators and dispensaries approaches next month. Nebraska is set to begin approving...
Magnifi Financial’s Bennie Feature: How Soccer in Spain Builds Leadership for Fitzgibbons and Melz
BVM Sports
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September 2, 2025
Grace Fitzgibbons and Regan Melz, seniors at the College of Saint Benedict, have fostered a deep friendship through their shared soccer journey and a transformative study abroad experience in Seville, Spain. As they ascend into leadership roles on...
Concern Hotline's Fryday Fish Fry is Sept. 5
The Winchester Star - Virginia
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September 2, 2025
CLEAR BROOK — Bring your appetite and wear your dancing shoes if you plan to attend Concern Hotline’s annual Fryday Fish Fry, says Concern Hotline Executive Director Rusty Holland. The 26th iteration of the event, which is a major fundraiser for...
Men’s Soccer Sweeps Virginia Trip, Earns Wins Against JMU, William & Mary
On the Banks - New Jersey
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September 2, 2025
Rutgers Men’s Soccer is returning home from its weekend Virginia road trip undefeated after picking up wins against James Madison (0-3) and William & Mary (0-2-1). The Scarlet Knights have a record of 3-0-1 with one game left until the start of...
How Donald Trump’s untimely and untrue ‘death’ unfolded on social media
Politifact
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September 2, 2025
Some people spent Labor Day weekend soaking up the last of summer’s rays. Others took to social media to speculate President Donald Trump was at death’s door, or worse. On X, the hashtags #trumpisdead and #whereistrump trended. Millions of people...
In the region: Virginia Tech women's ACC schedule revealed
The Roanoke Times - Virginia
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The Roanoke Times The Virginia Tech women's basketball program announced its ACC schedule Tuesday. The Hokies will open league play by hosting defending ACC Tournament champ Duke on Sunday, Dec. 7. Duke made the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament...