The practice of sedating people detained by police is quietly spreading across the nation, illustrating an often-hidden way fatal police encounters end: not by gunfire but with the silent use of a medical syringe.
Devon McClane scored three goals, including one that sealed the Notre Dame win with 3:41 to play as the Irish downed No. 5 Virginia its third straight defeat.The result sets up a rematch between the two national powers Friday night in Charlotte in the ACC tournament semifinals.
A UVa record-setter and a journeyman Richmond native highlighted the limited Virginia connections in the 2024 NFL draft.
As Marion Middle School students helped plant a tree Monday afternoon, arborist Kevin Sigmon hoped he’d planted a seed in them – one that they might even pass onto the next generation.
Frank Csorba, a runner at the University of Lynchburg who last month helped bring a national track and field title to the school, died unexpectedly Tuesday. He was 23.Â
Residents of Marion’s Market Street weren’t necessarily opposed to a developer’s plan to build apartments in their neighborhood, but they told the Town Council last week that they are afraid it might worsen the flooding and sewer issues they experience in and around their homes with heavy ra…
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Evan Blanco pitched well, but No. 14 Virginia suffered an 8-2 loss to Boston College at Fenway Park in the Cavaliers' first-ever game in a Major League stadium.
A grand jury will now consider criminal charges against two local adults accused of helping a runaway juvenile in March.
Miller started all 36 of Temple's games as a junior this year. He averaged 15.9 points, 36.4 minutes and 4.0 assists.Â
Monday, in front of more than 100 people, including federal, state, and local government officials, Nelson Smith promised to drive a hot-off-the-printer, freshly signed document to Richmond that night.
What did Lars Tiffany ask of star player Connor Shellenberger going into Shellenberger’s final season?Do less.It’s been one of the most challenging things a coach has ever asked of him.
Virginia Tech went into its spring game with 16 players on their roster from the 804 area, coming from 10 different high schools. Five come from Highland Springs.
A Wytheville man is being held without bond on three felonies after deputies searched a West Monroe Street residence on Tuesday and reported finding drugs and nearly $6,000 in cash.
His decision not to return means all five starters from this year’s team that finished 19-15 will not return.
Beautiful spring weather brought out crowds to Saturday’s opening day for the Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia in Atkins. It is the first full season for the museum since the COVID pandemic.
"The work is in the bank, you did what you can do. It’s time to chill and relax."
He grew up going to games at Fenway Park. On Thursday, Virginia's Evan Blanco gets to pitch there.
A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety. A group formed after the 2020 presidential election is traveling the country helping them prepare for what could lie ahead.
The Supreme Court will consider a straightforward but legally untested question: whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for official acts.
Afternoons in the 70s and 80s will be common starting next week
Mike Young understands why Hokies fans winced at the program's jarring and rapid offseason roster churn
Arguing that a tractor-trailer driver acted negligently in a fatal 2022 interstate crash involving a Max Meadows woman, the victim’s daughter wants $12.5 million in damages.
Cattoor is preparing for the pros and his wedding while helping his fiancee's family navigate personal and professional challenges Â
“People are following their college players. I think interest in the (WNBA) is growing. I think overall we’re in a great spot, and it should be fun."
No one disputed the critical need for addiction treatment in Smyth County, and multiple people passionately encouraged the Marion Town Council to approve the permit necessary for a SaVida Health Center to open in its selected location. However, others were adamant in their requests that the …
Virginia's pitching and defense doomed the No. 10 Cavaliers in their loss to Georgia Tech on Sunday.
A Bland County woman with felony convictions in three counties and awaiting trial on new charges was arrested again on April 15 after police said she assaulted a deputy and possessed drugs.
Marion’s arts family is rallying around one of their own. Now, they’re asking the community to join them.
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Going into Wednesday’s ACC quarterfinal against No. 14 UNC (10-5) in Charlotte, Carnevale leads No. 6 Virginia – and is tied for eighth in the conference – with 46 goals.
Three recruiting targets – two transfers and one decommitted high school senior – have or will reportedly visit UVa this week.
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