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Giuliani served indictment in Arizona fake electors case

Giuliani's political adviser confirmed he was served Friday night after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car.

Water cannon used to disperse anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv

Authorities used water cannon to disperse anti-government protestersSaturday in Tel Aviv. The protesters were demanding the release of all hostages held in Gaza, calling for new elections and also calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign.

Spring sports wrapping up

Floyd County High School Lady Buffaloes softball squad honored its seniors and won a game last week at home, beating Glenvar 7-5. The win tied the Lady Buffs’ season record.

‘Crazy’ ocean heat bleaching corals so perilously, scientists hope for hurricanes to cool things off

Coral reefs are key to seafood production and tourism worldwide, and their ecosystem lossis one of the climate change’s historic tipping points.

Dabney Coleman, actor of ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Tootsie’ and ‘On Golden Pond’ fame, dies at 92

Veteran actor Dabney Coleman left an indelible mark on TV and movies, with acomic deadpan delivery that won him generations of fans.

Using AI to spot guns, the health of coral reefs and a taco stand with a Michelin star | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

Excavation at University of Richmond reveals unexpected discovery

Archaeologists made a surprising discovery — the ground they were digging in did not contain graves.

Excavation at University of Richmond reveals unexpected discovery

    Archaeologists made a surprising discovery — the ground they were digging in did not contain graves.

    All signs pointing to another hot summer across the US

      While temperatures can fluctuate year-over-year, the average continues to increase as the climate warms

      Building in ruins in aftermath of Israeli strike targeting militants in West Bank

      An Israeli fighter jet and helicopter carried out a strike in the West Bank city of Jenin late Friday, the military said, a hit that killed at least one Palestinian militant.

      Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 18

      Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

      After 73 years, Korean war veteran receives Purple Heart

        After 73 years and a long fight with the Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat finally got his Purple Heart. The U.S. Army notified 96-year-old Earl Meyer last month that it had granted him the medal, which honors service members wounded in combat.

        Recap: A look back at headlines and newsmakers from across Virginia last week

          Local News

          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 May 18

          Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

          Recap: A look back at headlines and newsmakers from across Virginia last week

          A1 Minute! May 17, 2024: Tips on getting around Final Exercises; Steppe throws no-hitters

          Tips on getting around Final Exercises; Steppes throws no-hitters

          Excavation at University of Richmond reveals unexpected discovery

          Archaeologists made a surprising discovery — the ground they were digging in did not contain graves.

          Recap: A look back at headlines and newsmakers from across Virginia last week

          'We know she's a miracle': Patrick County graduate, family celebrate milestone 150 days after crash

          150 days after suffering critical injuries in a car accident, Lauren Worley celebrated a big milestone on Friday when she graduated from Patrick County High School.

          Teacher arrested in Spotsylvania after suspected drugs found in her elementary school classroom

          The teacher's husband was found in the school parking lot with a 2-year-old. He appeared to be under the influence of narcotics and required medical attention, an official said.

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          Crime

          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.

          Gallery: Police confront protesters at VCU; arrests made

          Richmond graduation shooting: Complete coverage

          This is continuing Times-Dispatch coverage of a shooting that killed two after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony.

          Teenagers face charges in Smyth vehicle vandalism spree

          Charges are pending against a group of teenagers following a string of vehicle vandalisms that took place in and around the Marion, Adwolfe and Riverside areas on Thursday.

          Politics

          Youngkin creates task force to calm furor over veterans benefits

          The governor's task force will address budget changes to a program that pays college tuition and fees for family of military service members killed or severely disabled on active duty.

          Virginia mail delivery not the worst, but still pretty bad

          From October to December in 2023, Virginia’s on-time delivery rate for first-class mailwas at 66%— the worst in the country. It has improved to 77%.

          Virginia veterans decry changes in educational benefit

          Unprecedented increases in use of the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program prompted changes at the state level.

          160 years later, a new Battle of the Wilderness is waged north of Charlottesville

          Nonprofit groups are still following Lincoln’s orders, this time in a fight to preserve the land of the Wilderness Battlefield from what they consider the “threat” of development.

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