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Lawsuit seeks $20 million from Roanoke County man who called school staff sexual predators
A former assistant principal's lawsuit accuses Damon Gettier of making false, malicious and reckless statements about her and other school workers.
Small Town Word: 'bright'
This week, I use a simple six letter word that all of us I feel, could see more of these days. ‘Bright’ is presented in a positive structure, though also acknowledges the means of dividing within.
Va. man sentenced to 12 years for robbing mail carriers, stealing mail as part of bank fraud scheme
A Chesapeake manstole mail to obtain checks and sensitive financial information and use them to commit fraud, court records show.
Best business credit cards with no credit check for startups
Ramp reviews the best no credit check business cards, their range of features, benefits, drawbacks and availability.
Bye bye, El Nino. Cooler hurricane-helping La Nina to replace the phenomenon that adds heat to Earth
The strong El Nino weather condition that added a bit of extra heat to already record warm global temperatures is gone.
Truth, lies and leadership: A conversation with former FBI Director James Comey | What Keeps You Up at Night? podcast
Former FBI Director James Comey talks about his newest crime novel "Westport," Donald Trump and the rule of law, and why he is optimistic about our future.
Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication
The Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.
In light of reassessment, Smyth County proposes lowering real estate tax to 59 cents
Smyth County is considering dropping its real estate tax from the current 74¢ per $100 to 59¢ per $100. Following a reassessment that increased housing values by 40% on average, the rate would still be a tax increase albeit much smaller than if officials took no action.
Marion Fire-EMS members take oath of service as group
Just three months after a major leadership in Marion Fire-EMS, members united June 3 on the steps of the Town Hall and reaffirmed their dedication to the department. As the group stood on the steps facing the community, the members took an oath of service from Vice Mayor Jim Gates. Speaking …
Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That's led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators
Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. One dispensary is already out entirely and the other is selling its remaining supplies.
Florida Flash Floods: Watch Destructive Flooding Swamping South Florida Streets And Homes
Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated southern Florida, blocking roads, stranding vehicles, and delaying the Florida Panthers' travel. Although not yet a cyclone, the storm brought heavy rainfall amid predictions of an active hurricane season influenced by climate change. …
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Republicans hold Garland in contempt of Congress over Biden audio. Here’s what that means
The House effectively recommended thatAttorney General Merrick Garland be prosecuted with its politically messiest and, until recent years, least-used power. Here’s what to know about the contempt fight ahead.
Smyth libraries offer summer adventures to educate and entertain
The adventure is under way and is taking participants Down Under, camping, to the farm and beyond. While there’s lots of fun to be had, the three leaders concur that students will benefit academically from taking part.
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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 13
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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 12
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Lawsuit seeks $20 million from Roanoke County man who called school staff sexual predators
A former assistant principal's lawsuit accuses Damon Gettier of making false, malicious and reckless statements about her and other school workers.
Va. man sentenced to 12 years for robbing mail carriers, stealing mail as part of bank fraud scheme
A Chesapeake manstole mail to obtain checks and sensitive financial information and use them to commit fraud, court records show.
Several children hospitalized with kidney problems after visit to Virginia lake
The state says it has heard of about 20 probable cases of gastrointestinal illnesses stemming from Lake Anna visit on Memorial Day Weekend.
Mountain Valley Pipeline is done and ready, developers say
The company asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant authorization by Tuesday that would allow the natural gas pipeline to start service in the coming days.
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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 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.
Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon says he'll fight a judge's ruling that he must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence.
Education benefits for military families caught in political crossfire
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and General Assembly leaders disagree on when to take another look at education benefits for the families of veterans killed or almost completely disabled on active duty.
Virginia GOP condemns Trump verdict; Dems say no one is above the law
Pundits say the verdict could reset the presidential race. Virginia law professors say the verdicts would not bar Trump from serving again as president.
