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One Dead in Kentucky as Rainstorm Pounds the State

A powerful storm moved through Kentucky and other parts of the South, creating a risk of flash flooding through Sunday morning.

Goodyear to cut 850 jobs at Danville, VA plant, city officials say

Goodyear is cutting 850 jobs at its plant in Danville, Virginia, according to a statement from the city's manager.

Virginia Tech hires new defensive coordinator

Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry announced the hiring of Sam Siefkes as the Hokies' new defensive coordinator.

Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott

As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, he has announced a series of last-minute commutations and pardons, including Virginia House Speaker Don Scott.

Biden pardons 5 more, including late Civil Rights leader Marcus Garvey

President Joe Biden pardoned five activists and public servants Sunday, including a posthumous grant of clemency to Civil Rights leader Marcus Garvey, who mobilized the Black nationalist movement and was convicted of mail fraud in 1923.

135 million under cold weather alerts as Northeast and mid-Atlantic brace for heavy snow

This will be the coldest air of the Winter season thus far, and in many cases the coldest in several years,” the National Weather Service warned.

Louisville Cardinals women's team loses close one to Virginia Tech on the road

The Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team lost a close one on the road Sunday. The Cards fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies 70-65 in Blacksburg. Olivia Cochran, Jayda Curry, and Ja'Leah Williams all scored in double figures with Cochran also pulling in eight rebounds. The Cards shot just 7% less than the Hokies from the field.

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Duke leapfrogs Iowa State on back of nation's longest winning streak

There will be plenty of movement in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll on Monday after a wild week of conference play across the country. Eighteen ranked teams took at least one loss, and two of them fell twice.

Kyle Larson Celebrates Impressive Chili Bowl Nationals Win After Chaotic Race

Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has celebrated his third victory at the Chili Bowl Nationals. Larson's win put him alongside Christopher Bell as a three-time Chili Bowl champion. The Chili Bowl Nationals, a major event in midget racing, began in 1987 and has since become a staple of the sport's annual schedule.

Louisville, Virginia on divergent streaks entering rematch

When Virginia lost at home to Louisville two weeks ago, it began what is now a four-game losing streak for the Cavaliers.

West Virginia suspends permit for coal mine tied to Justice family

State regulators pulled a permit for a surface mine tied to West Virginia Republican Sen. Jim Justice's family, citing a string of ongoing, unaddressed

Stricken with rheumatoid arthritis, Virginia woman waits and waits for Social Security disability decision

And for the better part of a year, Lowrine Ford has been waiting to hear from the Social Security Administration (SSA) whether she qualifies for disability benefits.

Virginia lawmakers honor Wilder at 94 with speeches, memories

There were speeches, of course, celebrating his decades of public service. There were also two separate bipartisan and almost in-tune renditions of "Happy Birthday," since Friday was Wilder’s 94th. Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, speaks about former Gov. Doug Wilder on the floor of the House on Friday.

Virginia Attorney General files lawsuit against TikTok, its parent company: 'TikTok has crossed a line'

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares filed a lawsuit in Richmond City Circuit Court against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance Ltd.

Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder celebrates 94th birthday: 'I did the best I could with what I had'

Doug Wilder, the man who made history in 1990 as the first African American to serve as governor of a U.S. state since Reconstruction, is celebrating a milestone birthday on Friday.

Founder of 'Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs and Fries' passes away at 87

Alan Stein, founder of "Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs and Fries," passed away on January 11, 2025. The hot dog store has numerous locations still in operation around Hampton Roads.

Filmmaker Ken Burns headed to Richmond

Renowned filmmaker Ken Burns will preview his new docuseries "The American Revolution," at the Altria Theater on Sunday, March 23.

Iowa State-West Virginia men’s basketball glance: Time/Livestream/game info

Iowa State has lost its last eight games at West Virginia and is 2-9 there all-time. The Cyclones have outscored Big 12 foes by an average of 14 points per game. WVU is coached by Darian DeVries, who left Drake in March. He was 150-55 over six seasons at Drake, and led the Bulldogs to three NCAA tournament appearances.

Iowa State vs. West Virginia prediction, pick, college basketball odds

Top-ranked teams in the Big 12 meet. We continue our College Basketball odds series with a Iowa State-West Virginia prediction and pick.

Biden Says ERA Is Ratified, But Supreme Court Gets Final Say

The outgoing president’s move is mostly symbolic, but he has given the push for the 28th Amendment some new momentum.

Judge ends 12-year intensive monitoring of Virginia’s intellectual disability programs

Virginia closed most of its state-run training centers used to house the intellectually and developmentally disabled. The institutionalized treatment provided in them led to a Department of Justice monitoring program that ended this week.

Why is Hamburg grad Clara Strack thriving at Kentucky? Flexibility and versatility are key

Kentucky center Clara Strack, a Hamburg High graduate, leads the Southeastern Conference in blocked shots (41), through Jan. 16.

Explore the Chilling History of Sailor’s Creek Battlefield in Virginia

Travel off the beaten path to Sailor's Creek Battlefield. This Virginia state park has a bone-chilling history tied to the Civil War.

Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Has Passed, but Does Not Force Legal Fight

President Biden’s remarks appeared to be largely a symbolic gesture of support for a decades-long campaign to enshrine gender equality into the Constitution.

Commentary: Virginia must stand up to Trump on trade

There is a great need for Virginians to support trade generally and not get lost in the spurious political arguments of the day. The commonwealth ought to take the lead

Infant death case, USS Philippine Sea's final voyage, TikTok's fate: Sunrise Brief

A Virginia Beach mother was arrested and charged with murder and felony child neglect on Jan. 10. This is in connection to the death of her five-month-old boy, according to the VBPD.

The New Ivies: Why Smart Kids And Their Cost Conscious Parents Flock To SUNY Binghamton

Binghamton University isn’t on the radar for most applicants outside of New York State. But with a new advanced battery and energy tech research push and thriving schools of nursing and pharmacy, it should be.

'People claim they forgot': TSA handgun interceptions at WV airports drop in 2024

Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted 10 handguns at West Virginia airport security checkpoints during 2024 — five fewer than were stopped in 2023. The statewide decrease mirrored a nationwide drop in TSA handgun interceptions in 2024,

'Shut up!': How this North Carolina election denier got a promotion in Congress | Opinion

North Carolina Rep. Virginia Foxx's appointment signals that Trump and Republicans in Congress will push the most radical versions of their agenda.

Bears mock draft reaction: Ryan Poles can’t afford red flags with 10th pick

In his two-round mock draft, Dane Brugler had two offensive linemen and an edge rusher for the Bears. Were they the right picks?

Here's an update on winter weather headed to Richmond this weekend, next week

Computer models continue to struggle with a potential winter system for next week. A few models have a chance of snow Tuesday into early Wednesday, while others hold off any snow chances until later in the week. We will continue to update this over the next few days. Highs will return to the lower 40s for next weekend.

Tom Barbour announces bid to be city's top prosecutor, promises probes of Balmer, Floyd

Neither Balmer nor Floyd, to this point, has been charged by Commonwealth's Attorney Colette McEachin. Asked for comment, McEachin said she could not confirm the existence of probes into either.

After the Eaton Fire, these Altadena residents return — with despair and hope — to homes in ruins

A mom and daughter, a cat-loving stage prop designer and a “Forest”-dwelling contractor are among the few who’ve gotten back to see what’s left of their homes. Each fled in a chaotic scramble last week as the winds and embers picked up.

Emma Navarro learns how to be a tennis star at the Australian Open

The American's incremental assent to the top 10 has brought a burst of attention and expectation. For Navarro, it's an adjustment

Sunny, breezy, and very cold weather expected Wednesday

Dew point temperatures will only be in the single digits Wednesday, the air will be very cold and very, very dry.

College football national champions’ worst losses? Notre Dame, Ohio State already top list

Notre Dame (NIU) and Ohio State (Michigan) have both suffered historically bad losses en route to the CFP title game. How do they stack up?