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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Vernon and The8 Are Launching a New Music Project

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon and The8 are teaming up for a new album under the name V8, set to drop on June 29. This isn’t just another side project—it’s part of SEVENTEEN’s plan to keep music flowing while most members serve in the military. The group has a history of splitting into smaller units for release

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Israel strikes Gaza as talks try to restart peace plans

On Sunday, an Israeli air attack on a Hamas-run police station in Gaza killed five people and hurt at least sixteen more. The strike happened near a crowded tent camp where families displaced by the war were living in Khan Younis. Doctors didn’t say if any of the dead were police officers. The Israe

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Jun 08 2026EDUCATION

A Look Back at Ten Years of Leading Change

After a decade at the head of Quinsigamond Community College, one leader is preparing to pass the baton—but not before sharing reflections on what really matters in education. The focus isn’t on the leader’s time in office, but on how well they prepared others to keep moving forward. Over the years,

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Jun 07 2026EDUCATION

Kids and Screens: Balancing Tech in School

The Williamsburg‑James City County school district is tightening its focus on how students use technology at school. The goal is to keep tech helpful while preventing misuse and fatigue. During a recent board meeting, the superintendent highlighted new steps. One is a plan to teach kids about scree

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Broadway’s Big Boost: How a Hidden Tax Tool Powers New Food Stores

The brothers Jolly and Daniel Ghebreab opened Broadway Foods and a new laundromat in January, turning a run‑down corner of West Central into a fresh grocery spot and clean wash area. They didn’t just build the shops; they also upgraded sidewalks, moved power poles and replaced a broken alley. Their

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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

How NBA stars use local events to help kids chase their dreams

Moses Moody grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, watching how meeting athletes shaped his own path. At just nine years old, he stood outside a school gym with a football, hoping to meet NFL player Michael Vick after a free clinic. Waiting in line for an autograph became one of his clearest childhood me

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Jun 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Green Light for Solar Power at Roanoke County Schools?

Plans are in motion to bring renewable energy to classrooms in a Virginia school district. A proposed project would install solar panels on the roof of the Roanoke County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, a hub for student training in skilled trades. If approved, this move could cut the s

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Jun 07 2026RELIGION

Can AI take over our humanity? Leaders think hard about tech's future

A top religious figure has raised concerns about artificial intelligence, arguing that it could erase the very qualities that define human life. Instead of warning about an AI takeover, the leader urges caution, suggesting that society should pause and seriously consider the consequences before movi

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Jun 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Jacob Roloff Takes First Steps into Local Leadership

Jacob Roloff, famous for growing up on a reality TV show, is now trying to grow in a very different direction. His wife recently posted online about his unexpected move from TV life to local politics. She pointed out how he started as someone who avoided speaking in public to now leading discussions

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Jun 07 2026LIFESTYLE

What smart shoppers should watch for this season

Grocery stores are changing fast this year. Ribeye prices keep climbing while chicken and pork stay cheap, so careful buyers should focus on value. Watermelons taste best from late May to September, but the rest of the year they travel too far to stay fresh. Walmart is swapping paper tags for digita

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