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Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein

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Woman dead, husband arrested following Campbell County homicide

Read full article: Woman dead, husband arrested following Campbell County homicide

A woman is dead and her husband has been arrested following a homicide that took place in Concord on Friday, Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Man wanted in North Carolina arrested in Pittsylvania County

Read full article: Man wanted in North Carolina arrested in Pittsylvania County

The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it had arrested a 43-year-old man wanted in North Carolina.

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Mexican driver Daniel Suárez out of NASCAR ride at Trackhouse Racing at end of 2025 season

Read full article: Mexican driver Daniel Suárez out of NASCAR ride at Trackhouse Racing at end of 2025 season

Daniel Suárez, the only Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR national series race, is out at Trackhouse Racing at the end of the 2025 season.

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Trackhouse Racing looks to bridge gap with big race teams. It took a big step with Coca-Cola 600 win

Read full article: Trackhouse Racing looks to bridge gap with big race teams. It took a big step with Coca-Cola 600 win

Trackhouse Racing has won nine Cup Series races since opening in 2021.

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Austin Cindric not concerned about future with Team Penske after his father was fired this week

Read full article: Austin Cindric not concerned about future with Team Penske after his father was fired this week

Austin Cindric is not worried about his future with Team Penske after his father Tim Cindric was fired by team owner Roger Penske as the team’s IndyCar president earlier this week following a cheating scandal at the Indianapolis 500.

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2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to return to Richard Childress Racing for 2026 season

Read full article: 2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to return to Richard Childress Racing for 2026 season

Richard Childress Racing has picked up the option on Kyle Busch’s contract, meaning the two-time Cup Series champion will be back with the team for the 2026 season.

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Kurt Busch, Randy LaJoie join list of nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame

Read full article: Kurt Busch, Randy LaJoie join list of nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame

Jake Elder returns to Pioneer ballot.

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250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

Read full article: 250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Lexington, Massachusetts, to witness a reenactment of how the American Revolution began 250 years ago.

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Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

Read full article: Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health.

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New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million

Read full article: New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million

The New Hampshire attorney general’s office has agreed to a $10 million settlement in the case of a man who alleged that he was gang-raped in a stairwell at the state’s youth detention center in the 1990s.

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A free speech dispute over a New England town's pastry shop painting heads to trial

Read full article: A free speech dispute over a New England town's pastry shop painting heads to trial

A New Hampshire town and a bakery owner are scheduled for trial in a First Amendment dispute about a painting of a sun and pastries.

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International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration

Read full article: International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration

Some U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated.

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New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New Hampshire

Read full article: New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New Hampshire

A new documentary about teacher Christa McAuliffe focuses more on how she still inspires others and less on her fate aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

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Lynchburg reminds residents to properly dispose of cooking grease this holiday season

Read full article: Lynchburg reminds residents to properly dispose of cooking grease this holiday season

The city of Lynchburg and Bedford County are reminding everyone that after you enjoy your thanksgiving feast, make sure you recycle the grease.

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New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sports

Read full article: New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sports

Two New Hampshire fathers who were punished for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” to represent female chromosomes at a high school soccer game say they didn't set out to harass or otherwise target a transgender athlete.

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British chef Jamie Oliver urges followers to help solve the 'grate cheese robbery'

Read full article: British chef Jamie Oliver urges followers to help solve the 'grate cheese robbery'

British chef Jamie Oliver is on the case of the stolen cheddar.

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Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

Read full article: Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

Thieves with a nose for fine cheese have pulled off a massive cheddar ripoff in London.

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New rules for US national security agencies balance AI's promise with need to protect against risks

Read full article: New rules for US national security agencies balance AI's promise with need to protect against risks

New rules from the White House on the use of artificial intelligence by U.S. national security and spy agencies aim to balance the technology’s promise with the need to protect against its risks.

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Hendrick Motorsports declines to appeal Alex Bowman's disqualification from NASCAR playoffs

Read full article: Hendrick Motorsports declines to appeal Alex Bowman's disqualification from NASCAR playoffs

Hendrick Motorsports says it will not appeal Alex Bowman’s disqualification at Charlotte Motor Speedway that eliminated him from NASCAR title contention.

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NASCAR aware of allegations a team engineer stole intellectual property to give to rival team

Read full article: NASCAR aware of allegations a team engineer stole intellectual property to give to rival team

NASCAR says it is aware of allegations that an engineer for a Cup Series team accessed proprietary information and shared it with another team.

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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker

Read full article: Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker

A New Hampshire judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a former staffer at a youth detention center charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

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Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears arguments

Read full article: Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears arguments

A federal judge has extended a temporary order for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while considering arguments for a longer-term order and a possible trial as the teen and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban.

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NASCAR appeal officer upholds decision to revoke Austin Dillon's playoff berth after win at Richmond

Read full article: NASCAR appeal officer upholds decision to revoke Austin Dillon's playoff berth after win at Richmond

Austin Dillon’s overly aggressive victory at Richmond Raceway won’t land him a spot in the Cup Series playoffs.

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First criminal trial starts in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse scandal

Read full article: First criminal trial starts in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse scandal

The first criminal trial arising from a five-year investigation into allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center is underway.

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FDA warns about more ground cinnamon tainted with lead. Here's what you need to know

Read full article: FDA warns about more ground cinnamon tainted with lead. Here's what you need to know

U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead.

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Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War

Read full article: Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War

Archeologists with the National Park Service say they have found musket balls that date back nearly 250 years and were fired during one of the first battles in the Revolutionary War.

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Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it

Read full article: Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it

Intermittent fasting, where people eat what they want, but only during certain daily windows of time, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.

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Lawmaker seeks official pronunciation of 'Concord,' New Hampshire's capital city

Read full article: Lawmaker seeks official pronunciation of 'Concord,' New Hampshire's capital city

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How to defend against food poisoning at your Super Bowl party

Read full article: How to defend against food poisoning at your Super Bowl party

There'll be lots of parties across the country for this weekend's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

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One airlifted after being trapped in van following Campbell Co. crash

Read full article: One airlifted after being trapped in van following Campbell Co. crash

A person was rescued and airlifted after being trapped in a mini-van following a multi-vehicle crash in Campbell County on Tuesday.

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New Hampshire attorney general suggests national Dems broke law by calling primary 'meaningless'

Read full article: New Hampshire attorney general suggests national Dems broke law by calling primary 'meaningless'

New Hampshire’s attorney general has ordered national Democratic party leaders to stop calling the state’s unsanctioned presidential primary “meaningless,” saying doing so violates state law.

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Holiday togetherness can also mean family fights. But there are ways to try to sidestep the drama

Read full article: Holiday togetherness can also mean family fights. But there are ways to try to sidestep the drama

The holidays, a time where families and friends can get together to talk, to laugh — or get into screaming arguments.

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Authorities say they have identified the suspect in the shooting of a hospital security guard

Read full article: Authorities say they have identified the suspect in the shooting of a hospital security guard

Authorities say the gunman who was killed after shooting to death a security guard at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital has been identified.

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Shooter kills security guard before being fatally shot at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital

Read full article: Shooter kills security guard before being fatally shot at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital

Officials say a shooter killed a state security guard in the lobby of New Hampshire’s psychiatric hospital and then was fatally shot by a state trooper.

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New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23

Read full article: New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23

New Hampshire has scheduled its presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, keeping the state first despite national Democrats’ efforts to overhaul the nominating calendar.

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Kyle Busch internalizes his driving style as he faces elimination from NASCAR playoffs

Read full article: Kyle Busch internalizes his driving style as he faces elimination from NASCAR playoffs

Another crash has Kyle Busch last in the playoff standings and in danger of elimination Sunday on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Gleaning for the World collecting supplies for Hurricane Idalia relief

Read full article: Gleaning for the World collecting supplies for Hurricane Idalia relief

Gleaning for the World, a Concord-based disaster relief non-profit is collecting supplies in preparation for Hurricane Idalia.

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Have home prices bottomed? While low housing inventory stimies sales, bidding wars prop up prices

Read full article: Have home prices bottomed? While low housing inventory stimies sales, bidding wars prop up prices

While sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell again last month, the national median home sales price rose to $406,700, marking its first annual increase since January, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.

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Concord Vol. Fire Dept. responds to multiple calls for flooding, swift water rescues

Read full article: Concord Vol. Fire Dept. responds to multiple calls for flooding, swift water rescues

Concord Volunteer Fire Department said they responded to eight calls on Saturday night into early Sunday morning as a result of heavy rain and flooding.

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Honeybee health blooms at federal facilities across the country

Read full article: Honeybee health blooms at federal facilities across the country

While judges, lawyers and support staff at the federal courthouse in Concord, New Hampshire, keep the American justice system buzzing, thousands of humble honeybees on the building’s roof are playing their part in a more important task: feeding the world.

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Hamlin calls for NASCAR to suspend Elliott after crash at Coca-Cola 600

Read full article: Hamlin calls for NASCAR to suspend Elliott after crash at Coca-Cola 600

Denny Hamlin called for NASCAR to suspend Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott after a wreck involving both drivers on Monday at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Coca-Cola 600 postponed until Monday due to wet weather

Read full article: Coca-Cola 600 postponed until Monday due to wet weather

Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced the Coca-Cola 600 has been postponed until Monday due to wet weather.

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Historical marker dedicated to feminist, Communist Party leader removed in New Hampshire

Read full article: Historical marker dedicated to feminist, Communist Party leader removed in New Hampshire

A historical marker in New Hampshire dedicated to a feminist and labor activist who also led the Communist Party has been removed just two weeks after it was unveiled.

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New Hampshire history marker for communist draws GOP anger

Read full article: New Hampshire history marker for communist draws GOP anger

Republican officials in New Hampshire are objecting to a historical marker dedicated to labor activist who championed women’s rights and was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union, but who also led the Communist Party and was sent to prison.

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‘Joint’ venture: Ben from Ben & Jerry's starts pot nonprofit

Read full article: ‘Joint’ venture: Ben from Ben & Jerry's starts pot nonprofit

One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s has gone from ice cream to marijuana with a social mission.

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State Police, family of Bedford County hit-and-run victim still looking for answers

Read full article: State Police, family of Bedford County hit-and-run victim still looking for answers

State Police and the family of Aaron Collins are still searching for the suspect who's responsible for the deadly hit and run that happened in September 2022.

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One person arrested after deadly shooting in Concord

Read full article: One person arrested after deadly shooting in Concord

Appomattox deputies arrest 22-year-old for voluntary manslaughter

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One hospitalized after vehicle entrapment

Read full article: One hospitalized after vehicle entrapment

The Concord Volunteer Fire Department and Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department were notified of a single-vehicle accident with a possible entrapment on Sunday at 12:54 a.m.

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Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet

Read full article: Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet

The Agriculture Department has announced $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet.

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26-year-old man dies in fatal Bedford County hit-and-run last month

Read full article: 26-year-old man dies in fatal Bedford County hit-and-run last month

A 26-year-old man is dead after a fatal hit-and-run in Bedford County at the end of last month, according to Virginia State Police.

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Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

Read full article: Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

Christopher Bell saved his title chances with an overtime win Sunday on the road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a stunning finish that knocked reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson from the playoffs.

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Allmendinger remains undefeated on Charlotte road course

Read full article: Allmendinger remains undefeated on Charlotte road course

It took two overtimes Saturday for AJ Allmendinger to remain undefeated on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway and seize the momentum for the next round of the Xfinity Series playoffs.

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Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contention

Read full article: Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contention

Trackhouse Racing will make its 100th start on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway with drivers Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez still in the championship competition.

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NASCAR: 10 Sports takes Pro driver Jeff Burton, Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones for a spin

Read full article: NASCAR: 10 Sports takes Pro driver Jeff Burton, Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones for a spin

To get prepared for the race, or at least bring a bit of fun to their Friday, Pro driver Jeff Burton and Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones joined 10 Sports for a ride around the track – and we took the wheel.

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Kurt Busch hopeful he can return from concussion this year

Read full article: Kurt Busch hopeful he can return from concussion this year

Kurt Busch says he remains “hopeful” he will recover from a concussion in time to return to competition before the end of the NASCAR season.

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Gleaning for the World to collect supplies for Hurricane Fiona victims

Read full article: Gleaning for the World to collect supplies for Hurricane Fiona victims

Gleaning for the World will host a supply collection event in Lynchburg from Sept. 26-28, in front of Sam’s Club on Ward Road.

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Spotty fall colors likely in New England amid drought

Read full article: Spotty fall colors likely in New England amid drought

This summer’s drought is expected to cause a patchy array of fall color in the leaf-peeping haven of New England.

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Power outage shuts down Lynchburg’s Concord Turnpike Convenience Center

Read full article: Power outage shuts down Lynchburg’s Concord Turnpike Convenience Center

The Concord Turnpike Convenience Center is temporarily closed due to a power outage.

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Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

Read full article: Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 was many things.

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Tornado warning expires for Nelson County

Read full article: Tornado warning expires for Nelson County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Concord, Appomattox and Campbell counties.

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Lawmakers approve $100M fund for youth center abuse victims

Read full article: Lawmakers approve $100M fund for youth center abuse victims

A $100 million fund to settle sexual and physical abuse claims at New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center is headed to the governor’s desk.

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Virginia State Police identify 22-year-old man killed in Concord motorcycle crash

Read full article: Virginia State Police identify 22-year-old man killed in Concord motorcycle crash

Virginia State Police has identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash Thursday morning.

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72-year-old John Force wins NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Read full article: 72-year-old John Force wins NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

John Force won the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday at zMAX Dragway for his 155th Funny Car victory.

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Man arrested, charged after deputies seize two homemade explosives in Campbell County

Read full article: Man arrested, charged after deputies seize two homemade explosives in Campbell County

A man has been charged after two homemade explosive devices were seized in Campbell County, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fire destroys Concord home, no injuries reported

Read full article: Fire destroys Concord home, no injuries reported

Firefighters made it inside to search the home but were forced to evacuate due to water supply issues.

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DAs, retailers say California needs tougher retail theft law

Read full article: DAs, retailers say California needs tougher retail theft law

Prosecutors and retailers are pushing back on assertions by California’s governor and attorney general that they have enough tools to combat shoplifting and other retail thefts.

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Governor condemns tweet offering a 'bounty' on teachers

Read full article: Governor condemns tweet offering a 'bounty' on teachers

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has denounced a conservative group’s offer to pay $500 to the first person who “catches” a public school teacher violating New Hampshire’s new limits on the discussion of systemic racism and other topics.

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74-year-old man dies in Campbell County crash

Read full article: 74-year-old man dies in Campbell County crash

A 74-year-old Appomattox man died on Tuesday morning in a crash in Campbell County.

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32-year-old woman dies in Campbell County single-vehicle crash

Read full article: 32-year-old woman dies in Campbell County single-vehicle crash

A Concord woman is dead after crashing in Campbell County Tuesday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.

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How a pandemic-born hobby of planting flowers is spreading joy across Campbell County

Read full article: How a pandemic-born hobby of planting flowers is spreading joy across Campbell County

With nowhere to go and no place to be, the Bigham’s started planting flower seeds around their home in Concord.

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Gleaning for the World collecting stuffed animals for children in need

Read full article: Gleaning for the World collecting stuffed animals for children in need

Mister Goodies is offering a free ice cream cone to anyone who donates a stuffed animal to the Teddy Bear Brigade that evening from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

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Car crashes on railroad tracks in Campbell County as train approaches

Read full article: Car crashes on railroad tracks in Campbell County as train approaches

The Concord Volunteer Fire Department says a person crashed their car on railroad tracks in Campbell County ahead of an approaching train.

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Authorities searching for missing 14-year-old girl out of Appomattox County

Read full article: Authorities searching for missing 14-year-old girl out of Appomattox County

Authorities are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl out of Appomattox County.

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Spain honors chef José Andrés for humanitarian kitchens

Read full article: Spain honors chef José Andrés for humanitarian kitchens

Chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen have been awarded a prestigious Spanish prize for their international relief work promoting healthy food.

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Hendrick train rolls into Sonoma seeking 4th straight win

Read full article: Hendrick train rolls into Sonoma seeking 4th straight win

NASCAR makes its first visit to California in nearly two years with Sunday's stop at the Sonoma Raceway road course.

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Larson gives Hendrick record-breaking win at Coca-Cola 600

Read full article: Larson gives Hendrick record-breaking win at Coca-Cola 600

Kyle Larson ended six years of struggles at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning the Coca-Cola 600 in dominating fashion to give team owner Rick Hendrick a record-setting victory.

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Hendrick eyes all-time Cup Series win record at Charlotte

Read full article: Hendrick eyes all-time Cup Series win record at Charlotte

Hendrick Motorsports’ quest to pass Petty Enterprises as the all-time winningest NASCAR Cup Series race team got off to a good start when Kyle Larson captured the pole for the Coca-Cola 600.

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Harris tells UN body it's time to prepare for next pandemic

Read full article: Harris tells UN body it's time to prepare for next pandemic

Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.

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Harris to tell UN body it's time to prep for next pandemic

Read full article: Harris to tell UN body it's time to prep for next pandemic

Vice President Kamala Harris will make the case before United Nations members on Monday that now is the time for global leaders to begin putting the serious work into how they will respond to the next global pandemic.

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Woman who lost child to brain tumor gives birth at age 57

Read full article: Woman who lost child to brain tumor gives birth at age 57

CONCORD, N.H. – A New Hampshire woman who lost her 13-year-old daughter to a brain tumor in 2016 has now given birth to a son — at age 57. Barbara Higgins also had a brain tumor of her own while trying to get pregnant and had it removed. “Yes, I’m scared and I’m anxious, but I’m so excited," Higgins told the Concord Monitor for a story published Friday. AdIn addition to Higgins' struggles with her brain tumor, Banzhoff, 65, had been living with kidney disease and underwent a transplant. According to Guinness World Records, the oldest woman to give birth was 66-year-old Maria del Carmen Bousada Lara, who had twins in Spain in 2006.

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Report: World demand for gasoline may never recover

Read full article: Report: World demand for gasoline may never recover

The world's once-insatiable demand for gasoline is unlikely to recover to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from the International Energy Agency. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)NEW YORK – The world's once-insatiable demand for gasoline is unlikely to recover to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report Wednesday from the International Energy Agency. Oil demand, meanwhile, is expected to continue rising as developing countries with growing populations use more of the fuel. But it is not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023, according to the Paris-based intergovernmental agency. Gasoline demand is unlikely to fully return because increased demand in the developing world will be offset by consumers shifting to electric vehicles, manufacturers improving fuel efficiency and businesses increasing telework while decreasing travel, the report said.

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Nonprofit donates Gatorade, Muscle Milk and blankets to help those without power in Charlotte County

Read full article: Nonprofit donates Gatorade, Muscle Milk and blankets to help those without power in Charlotte County

Eighty percent of Charlotte County is still without power, according to Gleaning For The World and the non-profit said there is no indication of when power will return. The organization has offered its support by donating about 2,500 blankets and over 1,000 bottles of Gatorade and Muscle Milk to the Charlotte County firehouse..“We hope these items will help provide comfort to those dealing with this power outage,” said Gleaning president Jeane Smiley-Mason. “The electrolyte drinks and protein shakes should help during a time when folks simply cannot cook in their homes. Our prayers are with everyone facing this difficult circumstance right now.”Gleaning For The World plans to contact Charlotte County officials to provide more help given that another ice storm is forecasted for Thursday. Anyone interested in donating can support Gleaning’s efforts here.

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Race into NASCAR's championship round begins at Kansas

Read full article: Race into NASCAR's championship round begins at Kansas

Elliott won the race. The path to the championship finale begins Sunday at Kansas Speedway, the first of three races in the title-setting third round. It's a fairly straightforward series with ensuing stops at Texas Motor Speedway, like Kansas a 1.5-mile intermediate oval, then half-mile Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR's shortest and oldest active track. Hamlin has won NASCAR's last two visits to Kansas, a turnaround after several so-so races. “If you fast-forward to Kansas and Texas, it’s a mile-and-a-half, so everything is just pointing in our direction right now,” he said.

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Elliott wins at Roval as champ Busch bounced from playoffs

Read full article: Elliott wins at Roval as champ Busch bounced from playoffs

Chase Elliott won on the hybrid road course-oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Busch and three others were trimmed from title contention. Elliott, meanwhile, won for the second consecutive year at “The Roval” and third time this season. “Best way to get into the next round is to win,” Elliott said. Bowman battled anxiety through the race as he worried Kyle Busch would win and bump him from the playoffs. When Busch didn't pit, Bowman nervously asked his Hendrick Motorsports team if he was about to be eliminated.

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NASCAR champion Busch tries to stave off elimination

Read full article: NASCAR champion Busch tries to stave off elimination

Busch doesn't need to win on the “Roval” to advance, but there's only five races remaining for him to improve his season. The Sunday forecast calls for an 80% chance for rain and the road course portion of the Roval permits NASCAR to race in wet conditions. The Cup drivers have never before used rain tires in competition. NASCAR stopped the Xfinity Series race for about 40 minutes Saturday so its track dryers could push water off the racing surface. "What is the drainage like at that racetrack through the infield road course?

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DiBenedetto keeps ride as Cindric promotion to Cup delayed

Read full article: DiBenedetto keeps ride as Cindric promotion to Cup delayed

(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)Team Penske found a one-year solution for Matt DiBenedetto while building a long-term plan to move Austin Cindric to the Cup Series. Cindric, currently competing in the Xfinity Series for Penske, will take over the seat in 2022. Cindric will compete in both Xfinity Series next season as well as select Cup races. Cindric, meanwhile, was the Xfinity Series regular season champion and is currently racing for the championship. "Another season of experience in the Xfinity Series will be beneficial and I’m looking forward to competing in some Cup Series races in 2021 to prepare for a full season in 2022.”

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Drive-thru food distribution provides for Lynchburg area families in need

Read full article: Drive-thru food distribution provides for Lynchburg area families in need

CONCORD, Va. – Long lines of cars were waiting in anticipation for free food and hygiene products given out by an organization in Concord on Saturday. Gleaning for the World hosted Gleaning Gives, a drive-thru food giveaway where families in need were given items including frozen chicken, cheese, bottled sports drinks and hygiene products. Photos from our Gleaning Gives drive -through giveaway today. What a blessing to be a blessing! Organizers had two to three lines of cars consistently moving through the parking lot from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.“It was a blessing to be a blessing to our neighbors today," said Davis.

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First lady promotes Trump's approach to opioid crisis in NH

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Mrs. Trump, who has focused many of her public efforts on health issues such as the nation’s opioid crisis, tweeted earlier in the day that the appearance was a nod to Recovery Month. Trump lost the state to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton by fewer than 3,000 votes in 2016. “Be Best encourages the creation of a safer, healthier and more hopeful world for our children,” Mrs. Trump said. '”Melania Trump also delivered 20 fleece “Be Best” blankets to the hospital’s special case nursery. The first lady also made a stop at the Manchester Fire Department Central Station, where she and the president visited in 2018.

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Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory

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Chase Elliott does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)CONCORD, N.C. NASCAR's grueling return to racing finally ended with a Cup victory for Chase Elliott. The event, postponed Wednesday night, was the fourth Cup race since the series resumed racing May 17. Man this is a tough week, we've had some tough losses," Elliott said from the frontstretch. Elliott reeled in Kevin Harvick with 27 laps remaining and closed out the victory. Elliott's victory was the first for a Chevrolet driver in NASCAR's return to Cup racing.

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NASCAR Cup race in Charlotte pushed back day because of rain

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A man walks through the infield as rain falls before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)CONCORD, N.C. Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing. The race was rescheduled for Thursday night at 7 p.m., which in turn forced NASCAR to move the Xfinity Series race scheduled for Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Xfinity Series race will instead be run Monday night, a day after the Cup Series. The second consecutive Wednesday night race would have been the fourth for the elite Cup Series since May 17. The starting order for the second Cup race at Charlotte this week was set based on the finishing order of the Coca-Cola 600 but with an inversion.

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Elliott ends Busch's win streak, collects $100,000 bounty

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Marcus Lemonis, the CEO of Gander RV & Outdoors, which sponsors the Truck Series, agreed to match Harvicks pledge, bringing the total to $100,000 for pandemic relief. Elliott rubbed a little salt in the wound after the race, borrowing Buschs celebratory bow after the race. That is all.It was the first Truck Series race since Feb. 21 when Busch won at Las Vegas. Elliott, John Hunter Nemechek and Brennan Poole were the three full-time Cup drivers eligible to collect the $100,000 bounty. He followed up a fourth-place finish in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday by winning the Xfinity Series race on Monday in overtime after passing Austin Cindric on the final lap.

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Hamlin crew members suspended 4 races over tungsten drop

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The tungsten is required to meet minimum weight requirements on the car and the NASCAR rule book states if it is separated at any point it is an automatic four-race suspension for the crew chief, car chief and engineer. Chris Gabehart, the crew chief, was suspended along with car chief Brandon Griffeth and engineer Scott Simmons. Sam McAulay will be the crew chief, while Eric Phillips will be car chief and Scott Eldridge the engineer. NASCAR's next four races are at Charlotte, Bristol, Atlanta and Martinsville between Wednesday night and June 10, when the suspension ends. Hamlin won not only the season-opening Daytona 500 but also won last Wednesday night at Darlington Raceway.

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No fans, no problem: Some Coca-Cola 600 fans turn out anyway

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The only people to see the race were those working it and those who live in the turn one condominiums at the track. But there were 33 motorhomes on his properties, with race fans traveling from as far away as New York, Texas and Maine. Like many around the country, Little has taken a financial hit due to fans being shut out of sports, but the third-generation owner of the campground said, honestly, I feel just terrible for the race fans." The Coca-Cola 600 promotional signs that normally adorn from the front of restaurants during race week were non-existent. Usually we would be packed out with NASCAR fans," said Mindy Segovia, the general manager of Iron Thunder Saloon, about a mile from the track.

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NASCAR all alone on motorsports biggest day of racing

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The most celebrated day in motorsports has been whittled down to the third course, 600 miles around Charlotte Motor Speedway in NASCAR's longest race of the year. What began as the World 600 in 1959 became the nightcap to a spectacular day of automobile racing treasured annually by fans. It means NASCAR is alone in the spotlight Sunday night, just as NASCAR has been for the last week. Were right there and James is doing an awesome job.BUSCH VS. ELLIOTTChase Elliott flipped Busch the bird after Busch wrecked Elliott racing for the win Wednesday night. Busch went on to finish second in a 1-2 with Hamlin for Joe Gibbs Racing; Elliott was 38th.

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Virus restrictions fuel anti-government 'boogaloo' movement

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But experts warn that the anti-government boogaloo movement has attracted a dangerous element of far-right extremists. The signature look for the “boogaloo” anti-government movement is designed to get attention. In March, a Missouri man with ties to neo-Nazis was shot and killed when FBI agents tried to arrest him. While the anti-lockdown protests have provided the spotlight on the “boogaloo” movement, a police shooting in Maryland has galvanized its supporters. Harts, 27, says “boogaloo” started as a funny meme but has evolved into a deeper symbol for the “liberty movement."

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Christa McAuliffe to be honored with silver dollar

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(CNN) - The United States Mint is to memorialize Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who died in the Challenger disaster in 1986, with a commemorative silver dollar coin. The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 was passed by Congress, and the bill will go to the President to be signed into law. The act calls for the Department of Treasury to "issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe." If the President signs the act, the coins will be minted in 2021 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the tragedy. FIRST uses robotic competitions to encourage children to pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Man killed by train after refusing to move from tracks, police say

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – A man was killed by a Norfolk-Southern train in Campbell County on Saturday afternoon after he sat in the middle of the tracks and refused to move, Virginia State Police said. Authorities said the train engineer blew his horn repeatedly to alert the man, but he still refused to move from a crossing at Plum Branch Road in Concord. The train wasn't able to stop in time and struck the man, who died at the scene, according to authorities. Police said the investigation is ongoing and they are still in the process of confirming the man's identity.

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