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How Individual Therapy Can Help Children in Northern Virginia Overcome Emotional and Behavioral Challenges
In Northern Virginia, children facing emotional and behavioral challenges often struggle to cope with everyday situations, which can impact their development and overall well-being. These difficulties may occur from anxiety, trauma, or other...

Leah Pruett to miss husband Tony Stewart’s race for family commitment; shares her support as she travels with son Dominic
NHRA driver Tony Stewart will make his 12th start of the 2025 season at Pacific Raceways on Sunday, July 20. However, his wife, Leah Pruett, and their toddler, Dominic, won’t be there to cheer for the former NASCAR Cup Series champion. Pruett is...
Virginia governor, at Iowa GOP event, says caucuses feature ‘incredibly informed voters’
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin shared how Republicans won in a blue state in 2021 and drew policy comparisons between his state and Iowa...

GOP on Life Support in Virginia Governor Race
The news out of Virginia is bleak. After four years of solid leadership from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the Virginia GOP is poised to lose every major statewide race this November. New polling released by Virginia Commonwealth University...

AI in the Classroom: Tools, Training, and the Future of Education
Newswise — Like most of the students in their classroom, teachers are also embracing AI. Educators' use of generative AI rose from 51 percent to 67 percent between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to K-12 Dive. Now, Microsoft and...

Virginia NAACP responds to federal civil rights investigation at George Mason University
In the wake of the Department of Education’s recent announcement of a civil rights investigation into a Northern Virginia university, the Virginia NAACP says the “witch hunt” raises questions about what school the Trump administration will target...

Book Review | A shipwreck is just the start of a couple’s race to survive in ‘A Marriage at Sea’
Sure, you can survive a shipwreck, but have you ever tried surviving a marriage? That's what Sophie Elmhirst contemplates in her riveting, feisty "A Marriage at Sea." It's a narrative nonfiction look at Maurice and Maralyn Bailey, an English...

Carroll Co. crews extinguish fire in church steeple following possible lightning strike
HILLSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Fire crews responded to a church in Hillsville on Thursday, where a steeple had caught fire. Hillsville Fire was dispatched just before 7 p.m. on July 17 to Shiloh Church in the 2000 block of Airport Road, after a caller...

BREAKING: Four-star PG Atlee Vanesko commits to Ohio State women’s basketball
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State women’s basketball program got good news on Friday night Four-star Westtown (Pa.) guard Atlee Vanesko comitted to the Buckeyes over Stanford, Miami, and Virginia Tech. The Cardinals and Hurricanes both hosted Vanesko for...

VIRGINIA WHARRY
Virginia Metz “Ginni” Wharry, 82, of Fredericktown, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Standish Assisted Living, where she had been lovingly cared for since March 2025. She was born on April 19, 1943, in Wheeling,...

Flooding in Southwest Virginia leads to evacuations
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — Update: Authorities have told News 5 that no fatalities have been reported in the Southwest Virginia flooding. Lebanon Police Captain Puckett said that there are 13 injuries, and they do not know the severity of the...

Man facing numerous charges in Bristol, Virginia, including child endangerment
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A man is facing numerous charges following a drug distribution investigation, according to the Bristol, Virginia Police Department. Detectives from Bristol, Virginia, in collaboration with the Washington County, Virginia...

London women's football clinic a family affair that provides opportunities
WILLIAMSBURG, VA (WTKR)- William & Mary head football head coach Mike London has dedicated more than 35 years to his craft. His daughter, Kristen, has had a front row seat through much of that span. "I was on the sideline at the age of three," she...

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlines Iowa GOP fundraiser, sparks 2028 speculation
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin was the featured speaker at the Iowa Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Dinner Thursday night, a high-profile fundraising event that often draws the attention of national GOP leaders and speculation about future...

Tips to keep DC-area children safe around pools, beaches and other bodies of water this summer
Here are some ways to keep children safe around water this summer. In Virginia, at least eight children under the age of 5 have accidentally drowned in Virginia swimming pools since Memorial Day. That’s more than the total number of drowning...

10 New Lifestyle Sneakers Defining 2025
We began the year by previewing 25 sneaker releases to look forward to in 2025. Then, we curated a roundup of 10 models to watch out for from 10 different brands. Now that we’ve made it over halfway through the year, there’s a new query at the top...

Homeschooling grows in Colorado as safety concerns overtake religious motivations
Homeschooling is on the rise in Colorado, with enrollment growing 51% over the past decade — far outpacing traditional public schools. While homeschooling once primarily appealed to families looking for curriculum aligned with their religious...

Virginia senators blast Trump-backed budget cuts
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia’s senators are sounding the alarm about what they call “harmful cuts” to vital programs and services across the commonwealth. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner are pushing back against actions taken by the...

Tango Bites: A taste of Argentina with a family touch in Virginia Beach
The Constante family works side-by-side to provide delicious finger foods and sandwiches to the community. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you’ve never tried Argentinian food, take this week’s Friday Flavor as your sign to do so. Tango Bites in Virginia...

Republican gov. vetoes bills banning males from women's spaces, enhancing parental rights
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Friday, July 18, 2025 Then-U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., speaks with attendees at the 2016 First in the Nation Town Hall hosted by the New Hampshire Republican Party in Nashua, New Hampshire. | Wikimedia...