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Former GOP Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss pleads guilty to felony gun and drug charges

Nov. 15, 2024 12:08 PM EST

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A former Virginia lawmaker has pleaded guilty to felony gun and drug charges and been sentenced to time already served in jail. Matt Fariss, who had served in the House of Delegates as a Republican since 2012 before running unsuccessfully last year as an...

Virginia Tech Hokies and the Penn State Nittany Lions square off

Nov. 15, 2024 04:06 AM EST

Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (3-0) Baltimore; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nittany Lions -5.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech plays Penn State in Baltimore, Maryland. Virginia...

Villanova takes on Virginia in Baltimore, Maryland

Nov. 15, 2024 03:56 AM EST

Virginia Cavaliers (2-0) vs. Villanova Wildcats (2-2) Baltimore; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -4.5; over/under is 129.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova takes on Virginia in Baltimore, Maryland. Villanova went 18-16 overall...

No. 8 Notre Dame hoping to keep playoff hopes intact as Virginia seeks upset to become bowl eligible

Nov. 14, 2024 14:21 PM EST

Virginia (5-4) at No. 8 Notre Dame (8-1, No. 8 CFP), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Notre Dame by 22 1/2. Series record: Notre Dame leads 4-0. What's at stake No. 8 Notre Dame has fought its way back into...

No. 8 Notre Dame has playoff mentality heading into matchup against Virginia

Nov. 14, 2024 13:37 PM EST

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman expects his team to bring a playoff mentality to Saturday's showdown against Virginia. The eighth-ranked Fighting Irish have no choice. After winning steven straight to move back into playoff position, Notre...

Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage slipped to 6.78% this week, ending a six-week climb

Nov. 14, 2024 12:36 PM EST
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage slipped to 6.78% this week, ending a six-week climb.

Villanova Wildcats and the Virginia Cavaliers meet

Nov. 14, 2024 03:54 AM EST

Virginia Cavaliers (2-0) vs. Villanova Wildcats (2-2) Baltimore; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova will play Virginia at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Villanova went 18-16 overall with a 7-5 record in non-conference games in the 2023-24...

Virginia Tech Hokies take on the Penn State Nittany Lions

Nov. 14, 2024 03:47 AM EST

Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (3-0) Baltimore; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech faces Penn State in Baltimore, Maryland. Virginia Tech finished 19-15 overall with a 9-4 record in non-conference games in the...

Longwood earns 76-62 victory against Milwaukee

Nov. 13, 2024 23:44 PM EST

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Johan Nziemi's 16 points helped Longwood defeat Milwaukee 76-62 on Wednesday night. Nziemi shot 3 of 5 from the field and 10 of 14 from the free-throw line for the Lancers (3-0). Elijah Tucker scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 10 from the floor and added...

Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality

Nov. 13, 2024 19:44 PM EST

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrats who control both chambers of the Virginia legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional protections for abortion access. The House Privileges and...