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Chris Graham
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Editor, Augusta Free Press (Waynesboro, Va.)
UVA '94
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The kid #UVA Basketball let slip away ...

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December 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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UVA Football: Decisions still need to be made on the three coordinators
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UVA Football: Decisions still need to be made on the three coordinators
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December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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The contracts of the three coordinators on the staff of UVA Football coach Tony Elliott – offensive coordinator Des Kitchings, defensive coordinator John Rudzinski, special teams coordinator Keith Gaither – are set to expire in March.

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UVA Football: Decisions still need to be made on coordinators
The contracts of the three coordinators on the staff of UVA Football coach Tony Elliott are set to expire in March.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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As a recent podcast guest on “Chris and Company,” Lynchburg native Brandon Inge told the host about when future Hall of Fame catcher Pudge Rodriguez joined the Detroit Tigers prior to the 2004 season.

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Lynchburg: City of Seven Hills, and birthplace of 16 big-leaguers
Lynchburg native Brandon Inge told the host about when future Hall of Fame catcher Pudge Rodriguez joined the Detroit Tigers prior to the 2004 season.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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The MAGA majority on the UVA Board of Visitors seems to be scheming something in the final weeks ahead of the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger.

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MAGAs on UVA Board of Visitors trying to hire a new president?
The MAGA majority on the UVA Board of Visitors seems to be scheming something in the final weeks ahead of the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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I’ve been keeping up with our guys who transferred out from the UVA Basketball program after the coaching change in the spring, and I’ll say, by and large, they’re all doing pretty well at their new schools.
Good to see that.

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UVA Basketball: How are last year’s guys doing?
I’ve been keeping up with our guys who transferred out from the UVA Basketball program after the coaching change in the spring.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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December 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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A coalition of Jewish advocacy groups is trying to cancel a Democratic state delegate, Sam Rasoul, a Palestinian-American, accusing Rasoul of antisemitism for past statements on the genocide in Gaza.

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Jewish groups take aim at Sam Rasoul over Gaza comments
A coalition of Jewish advocacy groups is trying to cancel a Democratic state delegate, Sam Rasoul, a Palestinian-American, accusing Rasoul of antisemitism.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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By now, you’ve heard or read the basic details of the situation at Michigan, where second-year football coach Sherrone Moore was fired for cause on Wednesday, after details emerged about what was termed an “inappropriate relationship” with a staffer.

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How the Sherrone Moore situation at Michigan impacts UVA Football
By now, you’ve heard or read the basic details of the situation at Michigan, where second-year football coach Sherrone Moore was fired on Wednesday.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The gambit by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., to force a U.S. Senate vote on extending Obamacare healthcare premium subsidies failed, as predicted, with the Senate voting 51-48 Thursday in favor of a bill that would extend the subsidies by three years.

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U.S. Senate votes down bill to extend healthcare subsidies
The gambit by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., to force a U.S. Senate vote on extending Obamacare healthcare premium subsidies failed, as predicted.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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“The hardest part about playing chicken is knowing when to flinch.” With that quote from actor Scott Glenn in “The Hunt for Red October” comes the next question; who flinched, NASCAR or the teams of 23XI and Front Row Motorsports?

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NASCAR, 23XI, Front Row come to terms on suit: Who blinked?
The question: who flinched, NASCAR or the teams of 23XI and Front Row Motorsports?
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December 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Cornerback Ja’Son Prevard, a solid contributor in the Virginia defensive secondary, has entered the transfer portal, and we can only see this one as a blow to the UVA Football program for 2026.

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UVA Football: ‘Hoos losing Prevard, Wyatt to portal
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December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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The MAGAs in Congress and the White House are cutting benefits to the needy. Credit to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and local Scouts for stepping in to fill the void.

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Local Scouts surpass 1 million pound mark in food bank donations
MAGAs in Congress and the White House are cutting benefits to the needy. Credit to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and local Scouts for stepping up.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission has granted accreditation to the Albemarle County Police Department, a year after the ACPD voluntarily postponed a commission review.

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Albemarle County Police Department granted state accreditation
The Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission has granted accreditation to the Albemarle County Police Department.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Contractors are beginning work this week at two intersections in the Route 254 corridor in Augusta County, which will lead to delays for motorists.

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Augusta County: Work starting on improvements to Route 254
Contractors are beginning work this week at two intersections in the Route 254 corridor in Augusta County, which will lead to delays for motorists.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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New Mexico went up nine with a 14-1 second-half run, then withstood a 9-0 VCU run, breaking the tie with a Jake Hall three on the way to an 81-78 win over the Rams at the Siegel Center on Wednesday night.

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New Mexico outduels VCU in a game of big runs, winning 81-78
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December 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Jeffery Kessler, the lawyer for 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in their case against NASCAR, told Judge Kenneth Bell in court on Thursday that the two sides have agreed to a settlement.
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23XI Racing, Front Row, NASCAR announce settlement
Jeffery Kessler, the lawyer for 23XI Racing and Front Row in their case against NASCAR, said today that the two sides have agreed to a settlement.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Virginia, as expected, had no trouble with Howard, breaking the game open with a 31-point first quarter on the way to a 76-50 win on Wednesday at JPJ.

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UVA Basketball: Sa'Myah Smith impresses in home debut
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December 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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In the first ACC Title game to go into overtime, Virginia fell 27-20, ending the regular season 3-1 in overtime games. The three wins ties the Cavaliers for the most victories of any team in a single season since overtime was instituted 28 years ago.

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How UVA Football graded out in the ACC Championship Game
In the first ACC Title game to go into overtime, UVA Football fell 27-20, ending the regular season 3-1 in overtime games.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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The crown jewel of the special “Winter is Coming” edition proved to be the evening’s main event, where Samoa Joe defended his AEW Men’s World Championship against perennial underdog Eddie Kingston.

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AEW World Title match steals the show at 'Winter is Coming'
Samoa Joe defended his AEW Men’s World Championship against perennial underdog Eddie Kingston.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Beth Macy, the Roanoke-based journalist and author running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in what is now the Sixth District, picked up the keyest of key endorsements – from U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va.

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Tim Kaine endorses Beth Macy in her bid for congressional nomination
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December 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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The UVA Football program is facing a quick turnaround from playing the ACC Championship Game last week to preparing for the season finale on Dec. 27 at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville.
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UVA Football: Elliott, Drinkwitz preview Dec. 27 Gator Bowl matchup
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December 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Museums who are engaged with interpreting Native American cultures should strive to have a partnership with local recognized tribes. The National Park Service discovered this years ago and have been successful in partnering programs with local Native Tribes.

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Things to remember as you contemplate Indigenous culture
Museums who are engaged with interpreting Native American cultures should strive to have a partnership with local recognized tribes.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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The Baltimore Orioles have landed the big bat they’ve lacked in recent years, in the form of Pete Alonso, who is third in MLB in homers since his rookie season in 2019.

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Baltimore Orioles sign free-agent slugger Pete Alonso
The Baltimore Orioles have landed the big bat they’ve lacked in recent years, in the form of Pete Alonso.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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After the 1971 Major League Baseball season, it appeared that the San Diego Padres would move to Washington.

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The San Diego Padres have several ties to the Shenandoah Valley
After the 1971 Major League Baseball season, it appeared that the San Diego Padres would move to Washington.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM