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8 hours agoSerbia gives award to 2019 Nobel Literature winner HandkeSerbia has honored 2019 Nobel Literature Prize winner Peter Handke, who is known for his apologist views over Serbia’s nationalist policies and war crimes during the 1990s’ wars in the Balkans.
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What’s News Today: Job fair, budget hearingsHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
What’s News Today: Budget discussions, parking changesHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
What’s News Today: Outdoor events, Amtrak anniversaryHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
2 days agoWhat’s News Today: College graduations, School Lunch Hero DayHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
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What’s News Today: first lady visits, road improvementsHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
What’s News Today: Job fair, budget hearingsHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
What’s News Today: Budget discussions, parking changesHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
What’s News Today: Outdoor events, Amtrak anniversaryHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
4 hours agoVirginia Tech softball earns No. 4 seed for ACC TournamentThe Hokies will open up ACC Tournament play against No. 5 Notre Dame in the quarterfinals.
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16 hours agoRansomware gangs get more aggressive against law enforcementCriminal hackers are now using increasingly brazen methods to try to extort money from law enforcement agencies, including leaking or threatening to leak highly sensitive and potentially life-threatening information.
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AAA sees surge in regional travel as vaccination rollout continuesPolls show 80% of travelers say when they are fully vaccinated they are comfortable traveling.
Job search rule for Virginia unemployment benefits returning in June Jobless workers collecting unemployment benefits will be required to report looking for work beginning in early June, the Virginia Employment Commission announced Tuesday.
Competition heats up as local entrepreneurs work to submit their big ideaA local competition that could help shape our local economy is heating up.
Virginia Dept. of Health hiring people to help with response effortsAs the fight against COVID-19 continues, along with employment concerns, the Virginia Dept. of Health is hiring people to help in its response efforts.
Get a free doughnut and coffee from Krispy Kreme every MondayMondays can be tough, and Krispy Kreme is here to help.
How to spot phony contractors and avoid home improvement scams Home improvement scams are fifth on the BBB’s 2020 list of riskiest scams across the U.S.
If you’re a local entrepreneur, here’s how to get your products on Walmart’s shelvesWalmart is offering local entrepreneurs a chance to get their products on its shelves.
