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New Driver’s License Requirements for Young Adults Take Effect January 1, 2027
RICHMOND, Va. — Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginians ages 18 to 20 applying for their first driver’s ...
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Dear Abby: Parents can no longer afford family members’ free ride
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married for 30 years. We both were ...
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Obituary: Sarah Bayne Sams, 76
Sarah Bayne SamsSarah Bayne Sams, age 76, of Mount Jackson, formerly of Covington, died peacefully Sunday, ...
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Obituary: Emory Clarke Hinkle Jr., 92
Emory Clarke Hinkle Jr.Mr. Emory Clarke Hinkle Jr., age 92, died Saturday, October 31, 2026, at ...
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Obituary: Ronald Wilson “Ronnie” Harlow, 85
Ronald Wilson “Ronnie” Harlow Ronald Wilson “Ronnie” Harlow, age 85, of 1206 John Tyler Street, Selma, Virginia ...
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Obituary: Charles Edward Thomas, age 88
Charles Edward ThomasCharles Edward Thomas, age 88, of Clifton Forge, Virginia and formerly of New Haven, ...
Read moreDear Abby: Grandparents worry about drug use around grandchild
DEAR ABBY: Our 24-year-old daughter, "Becca," and her 26-year-old boyfriend, "Jason," (the father of our 7-year-old ...
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What Should Hunters Do If They Encounter a Bear?
RICHMOND, Va. (VR) - Last October, Andy Chapman was bow hunting in Botetourt County and arrowed ...
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Obituary: Sue Martin Burns, 85
Sue M. Burns Mrs. Sue Martin Burns, age 85, of Covington, died Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at ...
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Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia, along with the attorneys general ...
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