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Virginia women’s basketball coach fired after investigation over alleged ‘nightmarish’ culture
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (425+ words) The University of Virginia fired its head women's basketball coach, Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, in a shocking move after the Cavaliers made a surprise run to the Sweet 16, though reports suggest a toxic culture had developed within the program. Virginia had been…...
ALEC: Virginia 14th in energy retail price
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (217+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia is 14th in energy affordability in the Energy Affordability 2026 report from the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC released its analysis on Wednesday. North Dakota and Louisiana were the leaders in the review of electricity prices and energy…...
Virginia lawmakers cast solo votes on key bills
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (503+ words) (The Center Square) " Several Virginia lawmakers voted alone against the rest of their chamber multiple times during the 2026 General Assembly session, opposing bills tied to energy policy, artificial intelligence, government transparency and state regulation. Data from the Virginia Public Access…...
Virginia's 5 Most Charming, Friendly Appalachian Trail Towns, According To Hikers
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (1503+ words) A good portion of the Appalachian Trail passes through Virginia, and these five towns have leaned into making the route more enjoyable for hikers. Spanning 2,190 miles, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, also known as the Appalachian Trail or "The A.T.," is…...
Virginia Department of Health gives update on Lynchburg Measles exposure
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (295+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)" March 23rd is the last day of "symptom watch" for the measles exposure at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital's emergency department on March 2nd. That confirmed case was from someone who had traveled outside of the U.S. The Virginia Department of…...
Here's Why Virginia Has the Best Highways in the Country
2+ week, 1+ day ago (290+ words) In this year's report, Virginia places first, followed by Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ohio. Bringing up the rear are Alaska, California, Washington, New York, and Louisiana. Therefore, it is worth examining what the highest-ranking states do well to…...
March Madness viewers livid after failed challenge helps send Virginia home
2+ week, 1+ day ago (464+ words) Virginia's college basketball season ended shortly after a referee decision instantly shifted the conversation from basketball to officiating as a late-game review played a key role in the Cavaliers' 79-72 loss to Tennessee. College basketball fans and analysts were questioning what…...
Tennessee vs Virginia score, highlights: Vols unseat Cavaliers behind Ament
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1946+ words) Follow all of Sunday's NCAA Tournament second round games with USA TODAY Sports' live updates. PHILADELPHIA, PA " Tennessee ruined the fun of Miami (Ohio) by dispatching the RedHawks rather handily in the first round, 78-56. The Vols followed that up by…...
Tennessee survives late Virginia rally, catches late officiating break to advance to Sweet 16
2+ week, 1+ day ago (671+ words) Tennessee played a nearly flawless first half Sunday to take control of its second-round NCAA tournament game against 3 seed Virginia. It then survived a late flurry from the Cavaliers for a 79-72 win that was aided by a late officiating break…...
Ryan Odom strives for another shining moment as Virginia faces Tennessee
2+ week, 2+ day ago (441+ words) PHILADELPHIA -- Ryan Odom engineered a massive one-year turnaround at Virginia. Seven years removed from the program's only national title, Odom has his players visualizing their own shining moment. The third-seeded Cavaliers are on the verge of the Sweet 16 but first…...