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Willis leads Flames to season-opening victory at Western Kentucky

Malik Willis accounted for more than 300 yards of total offense and scored three rushing touchdowns as the Flames opened the coronavirus pandemic-altered 2020 season with a 30-24 victory at Western Kentucky. Read more

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Pond throws first career complete game to power UL baseball to second win in NCAA Division III championship

“I don’t think there’s a better time or place to have the first complete game,” Pond said.

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El Mariachi Restaurant and Cafe to open this summer downtown

Downtown Lynchburg is set to welcome a new addition to its vibrant culinary scene with the opening of El Mariachi Restaurant and Cafe, a Me…

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Day of new records at Class 3 and 4 state track and field championships

The Rustburg quartet ran the Class 3 4x100 relay in 42.47 seconds, eclipsing the state record set by four Lynchburg runners from Heritage High two years ago.

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E.C. Glass holds on against furious Western Albemarle comeback bid in Class 4 state quarterfinals

The Warriors closed the game on a 7-1 run, but E.C. Glass held on for a 13-9 victory. 

State & Region

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Staging 101: Experts explain how to maximize your home sale profits

We all know you should declutter before putting your house on the market. It can help make the property feel larger, and encourage the buyer to imagine living in the space. But a seller’s work doesn’t end with limiting the number of objects on display, especially if you want to maximize your profit. The type of furnishings matters, too. 

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Analysis looks at return on investment for majors at Virginia colleges

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Virginia man sentenced to seven years in explosives case

A Richlands, Virginia, man, who authorities said was injured in 2020 by his own illegal explosives, will serve seven years in federal prison.

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Fast removal of statue bases proves controversial

“I'm very disappointed that they came down so quickly. I think this was a moment for people in Charlottesville to celebrate.”

Sports

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Verstappen wins Spanish GP from pole for 40th career victory

Max Verstappen of Red Bull has won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position to strengthen his hold on the Formula One championship. The two-time defending champion was never challenged on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after beating Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari to the first turn. Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish line second in his Mercedes to equal his best finish of the season.

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Don't look away: Alcaraz reaches French Open quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic has broken a tie with rival Rafael Nadal by reaching the French Open quarterfinals for the record 17th time. Djokovic was never truly in trouble during a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday. Djokovic is closing on bettering Nadal in a more prestigious category: Grand Slam singles championships. Both currently sit at 22. Djokovic will face No. 11 Karen Khachanov next. No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets.

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Nuggets vs. Heat best bets: Jimmy Butler props and NBA Finals Game 2 picks

Check out our best picks, player props and bonuses for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. 

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FanDuel promo code for NBA Finals: Get $2,500 bonus for Nuggets-Heat Game 2

You can score up to $2,500 in bonuses for Game 2 between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat with our FanDuel promo code for NBA Finals.

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Your Community Credit Union, Central Virginia FCU Continues to Serve Members After More than 40 years!

From humble beginnings to now Your Community Credit Union, Central Virginia FCU has changed in many exciting ways! From one room inside the…

Opinion

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Edward F. Palm: On Marines, bricks, and Bozeman

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Andy Schmookler: My passion for justice

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Milovan Savic: TikTok ban won't work, could hurt users

Montana has made an unprecedented move to become the first U.S. state to ban TikTok.

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Brooke Taylor: Montana right to ban insidious TikTok

TikTok is a weapon of social destruction. Created by ByteDance, a Bejing-based company, TikTok is a platform of the Chinese Communist Party and a national security threat to America.

Entertainment

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Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show 'Meet the Press' and being replaced by Kristen Welker

Chuck Todd says he's leaving “Meet the Press” after a tumultuous near-decade of moderating the NBC political panel show and will be replaced by Kristen Welker. 

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Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show 'Meet the Press' and being replaced by Kristen Welker

The 51-year-old Todd told viewers Sunday he's ”watched too many friends and family let work consume them before it was too late."

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DVD REVIEW: A nearly Cage-free 'Renfield' doesn't make a vampire film that fun

Nicolas Cage made a dandy vampire in “Vampire’s Kiss.” So what went wrong with “Renfield,” the story of Dracula’s sidekick?

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'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' swings to massive $120.5 million opening

 “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened in U.S. and Canadian theaters with a massive $120.5 million, more than tripling the debut of the 2018 animated original and showing the kind of movie-to-movie box-office growth that would be the envy of even the mightiest of Hollywood franchises.

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Toys of Christmas Past: The toys and tech that defined each decade

Did your favorite make the list? Here are the most popular toys since 1952.

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Watch Now: Festive options for visiting Santa during COVID-19

Malls, mail, and Zoom could help get your list into Santa's hands!

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Watch Now: Thanksgiving food myths debunked

Not all Thanksgiving dishes are as they appear

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Watch Now: Five of the strangest items TSA won't let you take through security

These are some of the strangest items TSA won't let you bring in your carry-on bag.

National

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Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show 'Meet the Press' and being replaced by Kristen Welker

Chuck Todd says he's leaving “Meet the Press” after a tumultuous near-decade of moderating the NBC political panel show and will be replaced by Kristen Welker. 

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Ukraine keeps up pressure following Russian declaration of victory in Bakhmut

Defenders of Ukraine's city of Bakhmut are keeping up the pressure even though Russian forces declared victory there after the longest, deadliest battle of the war so far.

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Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leaves some US industries desperate to hire

Across the U.S. economy, a number of industries are facing a formidable challenge: Replenishing a workforce diminished by a surge of retirements. Among the hardest hit: airline maintenance, construction, manufacturing and nursing.

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'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' swings to massive $120.5 million opening

 “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened in U.S. and Canadian theaters with a massive $120.5 million, more than tripling the debut of the 2018 animated original and showing the kind of movie-to-movie box-office growth that would be the envy of even the mightiest of Hollywood franchises.

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