Midnight Madness: “Where We Are Is Here” by Tremble With Joy

Anand Harsh and Jason Crane listen to and discuss “Where We Are Is Here” by ambient collective Tremble With Joy.

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

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With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

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Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

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The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

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UVA men’s basketball received $5 million gift

The University of Virginia has announced the CEO of a Salem-based Caterpillar machinery dealership has given $5 million to the men's basketball program.

Hoos-Hokies Commonwealth Clash kicks off with a 25,000-pound Smithfield Foods donation

Taking advantage of getting together for Hoos-Hokies clashes across an array of sports, Smithfield Foods Monday donated some 25,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as part of the Commonwealth Clash.

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VDOT shifts traffic to new north side of Old Ivy Bridge

A milestone in the Old Ivy Road Bridge reconstruction after contractors finished up building the north side of the bridge and shifted traffic onto it.