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Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.

Chances are there's too much cash in your investment portfolio | Jorgen Vik

Chances are there's too much cash in your investment portfolio | Jorgen Vik

  • JORGEN VIK

I suspect many hold far more than necessary in cash because they’re scared of stock investments dropping.

Shenandoah Valley family loses 'Christmas Miracle' home in Nexus fallout

Shenandoah Valley family loses 'Christmas Miracle' home in Nexus fallout

  • BRAD ZINN The News Leader

In 2017, the Truslow family was awarded a newly built five-bedroom home in Stuarts Draft backed by Nexus Services Inc. Now Nexus is gone, and so is the house.

Comedian John Fugelsang wants to reclaim Christianity from the religious right | Samantha Koon Jones

Comedian John Fugelsang wants to reclaim Christianity from the religious right | Samantha Koon Jones

  • SAMANTHA KOON JONES

Comedian John Fugelsang (yes, the former host of "America's Funniest Home Videos") has written an irreverent and insightful defense of progressive Christianity. 

Upcoming art exhibits and events

Upcoming art exhibits and events

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Coming up, Bridget Atwell's paintings at McGuffey Art Center, open calls for artists for juried shows at the Arts Center in Orange and more.

Charlottesville cannabis retailers breathe sigh of relief as legal market materializes

Charlottesville cannabis retailers breathe sigh of relief as legal market materializes

  • Eli Lerdau

Charlottesville-area dispensaries are optimistic now that Gov. Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers appear to have reached a compromise on legislation for a legal market.

Norovirus spreading among hikers on Appalachian Trail in Virginia

Norovirus spreading among hikers on Appalachian Trail in Virginia

  • MONIQUE CALELLO The News Leader

Norovirus is spreading among hikers on the Appalachian Trail within Shenandoah National Park, according to the National Park Service.

Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

    The giraffe calves that disappeared last year after authorities busted the infamous Natural Bridge Zoo in Rockbridge County have been fond placed in a professional facility.

    Dominion pilots fleet of drones to service power plants, lines, solar farms

    Dominion pilots fleet of drones to service power plants, lines, solar farms

      Dominion Energy's Unmanned Systems Group tackles a wide range of missions for the public utility using a fleet of spidery drones.

      Charlottesville's Juneteenth-Black Business Expo combo returns this Saturday

      Charlottesville's Juneteenth-Black Business Expo combo returns this Saturday

        As Charlottesville Juneteenth Parade arrives at the Jefferson School, the Black Business Expo should be underway this Saturday.

        Fae Festival, Charlottesville's 'urban Renaissance faire,' returns this weekend

        Fae Festival, Charlottesville's 'urban Renaissance faire,' returns this weekend

          Charlottesville's fifth annual Fae Festival, billed as an "urban Renaissance faire," is scheduled for this weekend. Fantastical costumes aren't just allowed, they're encouraged.

          Story of Sherlock Holmes' archnemesis to open Virginia Theatre Festival season

          Story of Sherlock Holmes' archnemesis to open Virginia Theatre Festival season

            The Virginia Theatre Festival is opening its 52nd season with the story of Sherlock Holmes' brilliant adversary James Moriarty — and some international intrigue.

            Which Virginia GOP candidates should distance themselves from Trump? | Mark Rozell

            Which Virginia GOP candidates should distance themselves from Trump? | Mark Rozell

              With the president's polling tanking, GOP candidates in Virginia — especially John McGuire and Ben Cline — should reconsider embracing him so strongly.

              Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

              Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

                Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday signed more than 20 bills aimed at gun violence prevention in the commonwealth. Many have already been challenged in court.

                Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

                Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

                • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

                Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday signed more than 20 bills aimed at gun violence prevention in the commonwealth. Many have already been challenged in court.

                Virginia House speaker says Louise Lucas has sparked a 'civil war among Democrats'

                Virginia House speaker says Louise Lucas has sparked a 'civil war among Democrats'

                • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

                Virginia House Speaker Don Scott has blamed the state's budget crisis on state Sen. Louise Lucas, who is allegedly refusing to negotiate with members of her own party.

                Ruckersville man dead after single-vehicle crash in Greene County

                Ruckersville man dead after single-vehicle crash in Greene County

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                Ruckersville man Kody Oliver is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Greene County over the weekend. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor.

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

                Gov. Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers in Virginia have reached a compromise to insert language for a legal cannabis market in the next state budget.

                Why Virginia’s Carrico course needs a new name | Andi Geloo

                Why Virginia’s Carrico course needs a new name | Andi Geloo

                • ANDI GELOO

                The Virginia State Bar's mandatory professionalism course is named for Harry L. Carrico, the man who upheld the state's anti-miscegenation law.

                Airbnb program is illegal insurance, Virginia regulators say

                Airbnb program is illegal insurance, Virginia regulators say

                • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

                Airbnb does not have the license necessary to operate its “Host Damage Protection” program, essentially insurance, according to Virginia regulators.

                Men and women both struggle with mental health. Men often don't seek help. | Joey Tan

                Men and women both struggle with mental health. Men often don't seek help. | Joey Tan

                • JOEY TAN

                About 1 in 5 adult men has experienced a mental health condition in the past year, but only 42% of men with mental health conditions received treatment in that time.

                JMRL dropping most library fines starting July 1

                JMRL dropping most library fines starting July 1

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                The Charlottesville-based Jefferson-Madison Regional Library system will officially be dropping overdue fines for most books and materials starting next month.

                Upcoming performances and events

                Upcoming performances and events

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                Coming up, "Ken Ludwig's Moriarty" opens Virginia Theatre Festival's 52nd season, Sam Elmore & the Ghosts lead a bill at SuperFly Brewing and more.

                A Charlottesville socialite opened a cafe. Her business partner has family worried.

                A Charlottesville socialite opened a cafe. Her business partner has family worried.

                • Hawes Spencer Jane Dunlap Sathe

                Beatrix Ost, a German-born painter popular with Charlottesville’s artistic and social elite, has opened a new cafe and gallery. Her business partner has her family worried. 

                Fluvanna authorities searching for missing teen

                Fluvanna authorities searching for missing teen

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                The Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office is searching for 16-year-old Jahanna Bishop. Bishop was last seen Saturday headed out for a walk.

                Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center rehabbing two orphaned bobcats

                Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center rehabbing two orphaned bobcats

                • BEN ORNER The Roanoke Times

                The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has taken in two bobcat kittens after their mother was struck and killed by a car in Russell County.

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