Lower water levels at Smith Mountain Lake impact boat access, but officials say it’s normal
Read full article: Lower water levels at Smith Mountain Lake impact boat access, but officials say it’s normalWater levels at Smith Mountain Lake are currently lower than usual, prompting concerns among some homeowners and businesses along the shore.
Last-place Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde, then fall 14 games under .500
Read full article: Last-place Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde, then fall 14 games under .500The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde after a dismal start to the season by a team coming off consecutive playoff appearances.
Problems at Mabry Mill Pt. 2. How it got so bad.
Read full article: Problems at Mabry Mill Pt. 2. How it got so bad.Mabry Mill is the most photographed spot on the Blue Ridge Parkway. But it's in disrepair, and a once-popular restaurant is closed. In part 2 of our series, we look at how this once popular stop off has suffered so much neglect.
Can Mississippi strip felons, including tree thieves, of voting rights? Federal judges hear the case
Read full article: Can Mississippi strip felons, including tree thieves, of voting rights? Federal judges hear the caseMore than a dozen federal appellate judges have heard arguments on whether Mississippi can continue to permanently strip voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies.
Sentencing postponed again for Mississippi police officers who tortured two Black men
Read full article: Sentencing postponed again for Mississippi police officers who tortured two Black menA federal judge has postponed sentencing for six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men.
She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim.
Read full article: She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim.A wildfire that tore through the heart of the Hawaii island of Maui this summer showed how older residents are at particular risk from disasters.
Court blocks Mississippi ban on voting after some crimes, but GOP official will appeal ruling
Read full article: Court blocks Mississippi ban on voting after some crimes, but GOP official will appeal rulingMississippi is violating the U.S. Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment by permanently stripping voting rights from people convicted of some felonies.
Martinsville Police investigating deadly shooting
Read full article: Martinsville Police investigating deadly shootingMartinsville police are investigating a homicide. Police say around 2:30, Sunday morning, private citizens brought, Nyjeon Dameae Brandon,20, from Martinsville, to SOVAH Health Martinsville Emergency Room.
Nate Oats apologizes for Brandon Miller's pregame pat-down
Read full article: Nate Oats apologizes for Brandon Miller's pregame pat-downAlabama coach Nate Oats apologized and took responsibility for allowing freshman forward Brandon Miller to continue going through a pat-down during pregame introductions.
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Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach
Read full article: Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coachFILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. – Brandon Staley won't have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams. “It’s not just that Brandon possesses a tremendous football mind that makes him the ideal head coach to lead our team forward,” general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. He is the third assistant under Rams coach Sean McVay to get an NFL head coaching job, joining Green Bay's Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati's Zac Taylor.
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US carries out rare execution during presidential transition
Read full article: US carries out rare execution during presidential transitionBernard reacted calmly as the marshal put down the phone and said the execution could proceed. Federal executions during a presidential transfer of power also are rare, especially during a transition from a death-penalty proponent to a president-elect like Biden opposed to capital punishment. They say both Bagleys were likely dead before Bernard set the car on fire, a claim that conflicts with government testimony at trial. After the Bagleys agreed, Vialva, the oldest of the group at 19, pulled a gun and forced them into the trunk. The central question in the decision to sentence Bernard to death was whether Vialva’s gunshots or the fire set by Bernard killed the Bagleys.

