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wset.com > news > local > virginia-bill-to-legalize-skill-games-heads-to-governors-desk-with-new-rules-march-2026

Virginia bill to legalize skill games heads to governor’s desk with new rules

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (465+ words) President Donald Trump has dinner with the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, at the White House. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " Skill games commonly found in convenience stores could soon return to Virginia under a bill headed to the governor's desk,…...

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wset.com > amazing-america > vmi-museum-showcases-over-180-year-legacy-of-honor-shaping-cadets-and-virginia-history-march-2026

VMI museum showcases over 180-year legacy of honor, shaping cadets and Virginia history

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (469+ words) LEXINGTON, Va. (WSET) " What first started as an arsenal to store militia firearms in the early 1800s is now one of the most well-known military institutions in the country. The ideals of character and honor still, to this day, shape the…...

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wset.com > sports > college-sports > virginia-women-earn-at-large-bid-to-ncaa-tournament

Virginia Women Earn At-Large Bid to NCAA Tournament

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (230+ words) Charlottesville, VA (WSET/Virginia Sports) " The Virginia women's basketball team (19-11) earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced Sunday night (March 15) by the selection committee. The Cavaliers will be a No. 10 seed and take on No. 10 seed Arizona…...

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wset.com > news > local > 5-virginia-tickets-won-50-000-dollars-in-the-powerball-drawing-virginia-lottery-says-december-2025

5 Virginia tickets won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing, Virginia Lottery says

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (178+ words) (WSET) " According to the Virginia Lottery, more than 87,000 tickets bought in Virginia won prizes in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. The Virginia Lottery said that it includes five tickets that each won $50,000. Since no ticket in Virginia or anywhere else matched all…...

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wset.com > news > local > virginia-lottery-warns-of-social-media-scam-promising-5-billion-mega-millions-win-december-2025

Virginia Lottery warns of social media scam promising $5 billion Mega Millions win

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (288+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " A warning for you this holiday season about a scam that promises a huge payout. The scammers claim you can win a five-billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot with a link to buy a ticket. The main giveaway here…...

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wset.com > news > nation-world > virginia-prosecutor-resigns-amid-trump-push-for-charges-against-new-york-ag-letitia-james

Virginia prosecutor resigns amid Trump push for charges against New York AG Letitia James

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (405+ words) U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who has been in involved in a mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, is stepping down from his position. The news comes a day after ABC News reported that President Donald Trump would…...

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wset.com > news > local > virginia-campaigns-gear-up-as-early-voting-looms-marking-start-of-2025-election-season-politics-labor-day-polls-vote-commonwealth-august-2025

Virginia campaigns gear up as early voting looms, marking start of 2025 election season

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (396+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) " Election season is ramping up, and all three top spots in Virginia are up for grabs. Dr. Dave Richards, ABC13's Political Analyst and Chair of Political Science at the University of Lynchburg, said Labor Day is largely…...

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wset.com > sports > college-sports > virginia-defeats-coastal-carolina-in-commanding-fashion-to-start-off-2025-season

Virginia defeats Coastal Carolina in commanding fashion to start off 2025 season

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (546+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WSET/Virginia Athletics) " Virginia's football team opened the season in commanding fashion Saturday, rolling to a 48-7 victory over Coastal Carolina before an appreciative crowd at Scott Stadium. Virginia totaled 454 yards on offense and held Coastal to 254 yards. The…...

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wset.com > weather > weather-extra > cold-front-set-to-bring-autumn-like-weather-to-central-virginia-next-week-weather-cooler-temperature-dry-air-scattered-storms-end-of-august-2025

Cold front set to bring autumn-like weather to Virginia next week

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (129+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va " Next week will feel like autumn! The strongest cold front since last spring arrives in Virginia on Monday. You'll notice the cooler and drier air by Monday night and Tuesday. Drier air blows in from the NW on…...

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wset.com > weather > weather-extra > what-impacts-will-hurricane-erin-have-on-central-virginia-category-five-tropical-storm-strong-winds-rain-on-east-august-2025

What impacts will Hurricane Erin have on Central Virginia?

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (155+ words) (WSET) " ABC13 has received many questions about what we can expect from Hurricane Erin across Central Virginia. Hurricane Erin reached Category 5 status over the weekend and remains a major storm. On Thursday, Erin will pass between the North Carolina coast and…...