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11 last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas your dad will love for as low as $30

There’s still time to shop for the perfect Father’s Day present.The list is endless but we have 11 items the dad in your life will absolutely love.

Woofstock is raising funds for Smyth Animal Rescue

Smyth County Woofstock is happening today, June 8, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Chilhowie Town Park.

Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in plane crash

William Anders captured the iconic Earthrise showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968 when he and fellow astronautsbecame the first to orbit the Moon.

A migrant encampment sits beside a vacant motel near Seattle, highlighting strain of asylum crisis

About 240 people seeking asylum in the United States are camping next to a busy highway in Washington state, wondering if police would follow through on threats to arrest them for trespassing, and hoping officials instead might let them move into a vacant motel next door.

Does my sunscreen ever expire?

The FDA says sunscreen lasts only three years, but a Pittsburgh dermatologist said you shouldn't even get that far.

Adults flocking to the toy aisle even more than preschoolers. Here’s what’s behind the ‘kidadulting’ craze

“Kidadulting”is so widespread, some toymakers are gearing new products straight to the grown-up population.Here are the most sought-after toys for the collector in your life.

Thomas acknowledges more travel paid for by Harlan Crow. Colleagues report six-figure book payments

WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas belatedly acknowledged more travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow on Friday, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.

The Most Affordable U.S. Cities to Visit

    June through August is considered the traditional peak of travel season in the U.S., but this summer is expected to bring even higher travel volume than usual: more than 90% of consumers say they’ve planned to travel domestically this year. These figures suggest that travel is continuing a r…

    4-H day camps to be hosted in Floyd

      The Floyd Cooperative Extension is hosting a variety of 4-H day camps from now until the beginning of August.

      RAW: FILE: ADULTS ARE BUYING MORE TOYS FOR THEMSELVES

        Adults bought more toys for themselves than for any other age group last quarter for the first time ever.

        UN will describe Israel and Hamas as violating children's rights in armed conflict

          The U.N. secretary-general will list Israel and Hamas as violating the rights and protection of children in armed conflict in an annual report to the Security Council.

          Luxury homes on the market in Wytheville

            These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Wytheville market.

            RAW: FILE: CLARENCE THOMAS REPORTS TRIP PAID FOR BY GOP DONOR

              Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas formally reports trip to Bali paid for by conservative donor.

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              Luxury homes on the market in Wytheville

              These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Wytheville market.

              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.

              Thousands turn out for National D-Day Memorial celebration marking 80th anniversary of invasion

              Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke, World War II-era aircraft flew over and others read reports from those who were at D-Day 80 years ago

              D-Day anniversary celebration: 'Why are you here?'

              Attendees of the National D-Day Memorial's 80th anniversary event shared why they paid a visit, and why others should too.

              Virginia General Assembly to come back to fix veterans education benefit

              The General Assembly will reconsider changes to a higher education benefit for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty.

              Biden picks GOP veteran from Virginia to lead outreach to Republican voters

              President Joe Biden's campaign has chosen a Fauquier County man to lead its national initiative to reach out to Republican voters who are disenchanted with former President Donald Trump.

              State of Virginia investigating cluster of illnesses at Lake Anna from holiday weekend

              Numerous reports of gastrointestinal issues, including some hospitalizations, have been reported from Memorial Day weekend.

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              State of Virginia investigating cluster of illnesses at Lake Anna from holiday weekend

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              Crime

              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.

              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.

              Politics

              Virginia General Assembly to come back to fix veterans education benefit

              The General Assembly will reconsider changes to a higher education benefit for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty.

              Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says

              Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon says he'll fight a judge's ruling that he must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence.

              Education benefits for military families caught in political crossfire

              Gov. Glenn Youngkin and General Assembly leaders disagree on when to take another look at education benefits for the families of veterans killed or almost completely disabled on active duty.

              Virginia GOP condemns Trump verdict; Dems say no one is above the law

              Pundits say the verdict could reset the presidential race. Virginia law professors say the verdicts would not bar Trump from serving again as president.

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