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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (619+ words) Democrats hold six of Virginia's 11 congressional seats, but if a plan passed by the legislature in February and signed by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is enacted, the party could gain the upper hand in 10 districts, a net pickup of four…...
Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (120+ words) Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver "was safely secured and is currently stable" following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game. The name of the skydiver wasn't released. "Our primary…...
Will Stein's spring practices bring new speed and energy from Oregon to Kentucky
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (519+ words) The result has been practices without many breaks this spring, and fans get their first glimpse at the difference Saturday in the spring game. The former offensive coordinator at Oregon has been busy not only getting his roster on the…...
Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (616+ words) Fairfax, who was a rising star in the Democratic party before his career was derailed by sexual assault allegations, fatally shot his wife before killing himself. The couple had been going through a divorce. Patients and colleagues are remembering Dr....
Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (428+ words) Even before Virginia voters decide on a new congressional map, Democrats are piling in to run for districts proposed under a redistricting plan that is designed to give their party a near sweep of the state's U. S. House seats. The latest…...
In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats' redistricting referendum
2+ week, 2+ day ago (669+ words) Then came an unusual nationwide redistricting battle, with Democrats and Republicans redrawing congressional lines to boost their chances in November's midterm elections. Virginia could be next as voters consider a new map that would pair conservative rural areas with liberal…...
Rori Harmon gets Texas women going early to beat Kentucky and send the Longhorns to another Elite 8
3+ week, 2+ day ago (371+ words) Jordan Lee had 18 points while All-America forward Madison Booker had 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Longhorns (34-3), who have an 11-game winning streak. Harmon also had seven rebounds. Amelia Hassett hit a 3-pointer on the first shot of…...
Voting rights advocates hail Virginia's return to multistate voter roll system
3+ week, 2+ day ago (516+ words) Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during the investiture ceremony of Chief Justice Cleo E. Powell in the chamber of the Supreme Court of Virginia, in Richmond, Va. , March 2, 2026. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP) Prominent voting rights advocates are applauding a new…...
Key and Strack help Kentucky women beat West Virginia 74-73 to secure Sweet 16 trip
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (637+ words) No. 5 seed Kentucky (25-10) will meet top-seeded and Southeastern Conference rival Texas on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. Kentucky will make its seventh trip to the regional semifinals in program history and its first since 2016. Kentucky second-year coach Kenny Brooks wants…...
Kentucky and West Virginia women aim for an elusive trip to March Madness Sweet 16
4+ week, 1+ day ago (773+ words) Kentucky's imposing length with three starters who are 6-foot-4 or taller, including Strack, will match up against West Virginia's full-throttle defense Monday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on the Mountaineers' home court. The winner will earn…...