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Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock retiring in June, shifting to advisory role
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (183+ words) The school announced Babcock's plan Thursday, with the move effective June 30. Babcock has served as the Hokies' AD since January 2014. "While I had been considering this type of transition, likely next year, the demands of the role and the rapidly…...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (619+ words) Democrats hold six of Virginia's 11 congressional seats, but if a plan passed by the legislature in February and signed by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is enacted, the party could gain the upper hand in 10 districts, a net pickup of four…...
Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (120+ words) Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver "was safely secured and is currently stable" following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game. The name of the skydiver wasn't released. "Our primary…...
Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (616+ words) Fairfax, who was a rising star in the Democratic party before his career was derailed by sexual assault allegations, fatally shot his wife before killing himself. The couple had been going through a divorce. Patients and colleagues are remembering Dr....
Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them
1+ week, 2+ day ago (428+ words) Even before Virginia voters decide on a new congressional map, Democrats are piling in to run for districts proposed under a redistricting plan that is designed to give their party a near sweep of the state's U. S. House seats. The latest…...
In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats' redistricting referendum
2+ week, 5+ day ago (669+ words) Then came an unusual nationwide redistricting battle, with Democrats and Republicans redrawing congressional lines to boost their chances in November's midterm elections. Virginia could be next as voters consider a new map that would pair conservative rural areas with liberal…...
Voting rights advocates hail Virginia's return to multistate voter roll system
3+ week, 6+ day ago (516+ words) Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during the investiture ceremony of Chief Justice Cleo E. Powell in the chamber of the Supreme Court of Virginia, in Richmond, Va. , March 2, 2026. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP) Prominent voting rights advocates are applauding a new…...
Virginia Cavaliers face the Tennessee Volunteers in second round
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (277+ words) Tennessee Volunteers (23-11, 12-8 SEC) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (30-5, 17-4 ACC) Philadelphia; Sunday, 6: 10 p. m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Volunteers -1. 5; over/under is 137. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Virginia and No. 23 Tennessee play in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Cavaliers" record in ACC games is 17-4, and their…...
Jacari White scores 26 and No. 3 seed Virginia avoids early March exit, beating Wright State 82-73
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (453+ words) The Cavaliers (30-5) will face sixth-seeded Tennessee or No. 11 seed Miami (Ohio) in the second round in the Midwest Region on Sunday. Virginia won its first NCAA Tournament game since it won the 2019 national title. The Cavaliers lost in the first…...
Virginia takes on Wright State in opening round of NCAA Tournament
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (254+ words) Wright State Raiders (23-11, 18-5 Horizon League) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (29-5, 17-4 ACC) Philadelphia; Friday, 1: 50 p. m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -18. 5; over/under is 145. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Virginia squares off against Wright State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Cavaliers have gone…...