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How to prepare for the Fed's forthcoming interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next month from its 23-year high. Here's what consumers should know.
Plaything or peril? Brazilian kites are endangering lives and prompting a push for a national ban
For most people in the world, kite flying symbolizes light-hearted fun. But in Brazil it can pose a danger when it involves kite fighting.
Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey sells at auction for over $24 million
The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, has sold at auction for over $24 million.
Multiple states added abortion rights questions to ballots. What would the measures do?
Voters in at least eight states will decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions.
Babe Ruth 'called shot' Yankees jersey fetches record $24M
The jersey worn by baseball legend Babe Ruth when he "called his shot" in the 1932 World Series has sold for $24.12 million with Heritage Auctions.
From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'
FBI Director Christopher Wray says America is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling.
Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 25
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says
A spokesperson says Dr. Anthony Fauci spent time in the hospital with a case of West Nile virus and is now recovering at home.
Community to celebrate Turner's 100th, launch new heritage trail
On Aug. 31, the Floyd County Historical Society will honor NASCAR legend Curtis Turner with “The Curtis Turner 100,” a free special event celebrating what would have been his 100th birthday.
What’s all the fuss about tips and taxes?
Here's a look at how a no-tax-on-tips promise entered the election.
Dr. Carlos del Rio says Fauci believes he got West Nile virus from his backyard in DC
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering after being hospitalized with West Nile virus, a spokesperson said. Dr. Carlos del Rio says Dr. Fauci believes he got it from mosquitoes in his backyard.
Under sea and over land, Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning an exceptional journey
The Paris Paralympics flame has arrived in France. It was lit in the British village of Stoke Mandeville, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.
Paris Paralympics flame begins its journey from Stoke Mandeville
The Paralympic flame was lit on Saturday in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. Two weeks after French star swimmer Léon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame to close the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is now on its Par…
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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 25
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Newly listed homes for sale in the Wytheville area
Browse through recently listed homes in the Wytheville real estate market and find your next home!
Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 24
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Historical homes you can own in the Wytheville area
Here are some Wytheville homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Virginia Tech proposes new student conduct rules, bans camping
The university has not responded to numerous attempts for comment about the situation and its potential relation to a protest in April.
Staff departures, more reviews of business tax returns caused backlog in corporate refunds
A trend of more corporate tax returns needing more intensive review and departures of top tax department experts delayed refunds to businesses.
Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania stop drawing water from Rappahannock amidst Orange advisory
Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania County departments of utilities have altered some of their operations after residents in eastern Orange County were told to cease using public water immediately.
Witness: Spotsy teacher on the floor in the dark, appeared high prior to arrest
A school resource officer testified that he found a county teacher on the floor behind her desk in her locked classroom and she appeared to be high on drugs.
How to prepare for the Fed's forthcoming interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next month from its 23-year high. Here's what consumers should know.
Plaything or peril? Brazilian kites are endangering lives and prompting a push for a national ban
For most people in the world, kite flying symbolizes light-hearted fun. But in Brazil it can pose a danger when it involves kite fighting.
Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey sells at auction for over $24 million
The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, has sold at auction for over $24 million.
Multiple states added abortion rights questions to ballots. What would the measures do?
Voters in at least eight states will decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions.
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Crime
Court orders Unite the Right planners pay millions in damages
The decision from the federal appeals court in Richmond reverses another judge's decision capping total damages at $350,000.
UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims
"The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on," Elliott Buckner, lawyer for Perry's family, told the press.
Brother and sister arrested in separate shooting incidents in Marion
A brother and sister duo are being held without bond following two separate but related shooting incidents in the Town of Marion on Friday.
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Politics
Staff departures, more reviews of business tax returns caused backlog in corporate refunds
A trend of more corporate tax returns needing more intensive review and departures of top tax department experts delayed refunds to businesses.
Fantasy sports could be Virgina's next battle over gaming
A fast-growing corner of the booming gambling business wants more Virginia regulation — and for at least some companies, to be taxed.
In emotional speech, parents of hostage with Richmond ties address Democratic National Convention
Wednesday marked 320 days sinceHersh Goldberg-Polinwas taken hostage by Hamas militants.For Hersh’s parents, Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin, those days have been marked by “anguish and misery.”
Virginia Retirement System trust fund reaches record high of $113.9 billion
The Virginia Retirement System has almost $114 billion in its trust fund to pay for long-term retirement obligations for almost 830,000 current and former public employees, many of them teachers.
