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In Virginia’s referendum on redrawing its congressional map, a GOP-aligned group runs ads using Klansmen imagery to warn Black voters, while others claim that quotes attributed to Barack Obama and to Gov. Abigail Spanberger are being used to sway turnout. Civil rights groups and Democrats say the tactics amount to disinformation meant to suppress votes in a high-stakes, nationwide contest over control of the U.S. House.
After tying in prelims for the final spot in the 200 free, Virginia's David King sacrificed his chance to swim the final so Maximus Williamson could race; Williamson then won the NCAA title in 1:30.03, becoming the fastest American freshman to win the event since 2016 and highlighting Virginia's team-first culture.
Democrats push Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to aggressively back a redistricting referendum that could tilt the state's House map to Democrats by up to ten seats, but with strong Republican turnout and mixed polling, her national profile hinges on how forcefully she advocates in the weeks ahead as the Virginia Supreme Court weighs potential changes.
According to the Charles County sheriff's office, a quadruple-amputee athlete is jailed in Virginia after a deadly shooting in Charles County, Maryland, with the victim's body reportedly dumped in Maryland.
Notre Dame punched its Sweet 16 ticket by defeating Ohio State 83-73 behind Hannah Hidalgo’s 26 points, 13 rebounds and eight steals, while Virginia outlasted Iowa 83-75 in double overtime to reach the regional for the first time in 26 years; Louisville also survived Alabama 69-68 to advance and will meet Michigan next. Notre Dame will face the Vanderbilt-Illinois winner in Fort Worth, and Virginia will take on TCU in Sacramento as the second round produced more upsets and bracket-shaping action.
Democrats in Virginia are scrambling to sell a temporary constitutional amendment to bypass the bipartisan redistricting commission and redraw congressional maps ahead of an April special election, arguing it counters GOP gerrymandering even as polls show mixed support in a purple state and turnout is unpredictable; supporters frame it as a temporary fix with a return to the commission after 2030, while opponents and outside groups push back amid a stark fundraising gap.
No. 6 seed Tennessee faces No. 3 seed Virginia in a second-round NCAA Tournament game in Philadelphia at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with a Sweet 16 berth on the line after UT beat Miami (OH) 78-56 and Virginia beat Wright State 82-73; key performances came from Ja’Kobi Gillespie for Tennessee and Jacari White for Virginia, and the Vols hold a 6-8 all-time edge against the Cavaliers, with Rick Barnes-era teams posting deep runs in recent tournaments.
Day 2 of the 2026 Women’s NCAA Division I Championship saw Virginia extend its lead as Torri Huske edged Claire Curzan to win the 100 fly, Bella Sims claim the 400 IM, Anna Moesch clock a 1:39.23 in the 200 free (with teammate Liberty Clark under 1:40 as well), Eneli Jefimova posting 56.30 in the 100 breast, and UVA sweeping the 200 free relay to solidify their advantage; Virginia leads 249-others with Texas 183 and Stanford 173, while Louisville was DQ’d in the 200 free relay.
Virginia squandered a late lead, letting Duke escape 74-70 in the ACC Tournament final. Ugonna Onyenso anchored UVA’s defense with a tournament-record nine blocks and held Cam Boozer in check, but a series of late miscues—missed free throws, a shot-clock violation, and key rebounds—sealed the Cavaliers’ fate. Virginia heads to the NCAA Tournament with strong metrics (KenPom 13th, NET 12th) and fresh momentum after a strong Charlotte run, suggesting a potential deep march run.
No. 1 Duke outlasted No. 10 Virginia 74-70 to claim its second straight ACC Tournament title in Charlotte, with Isaiah Evans leading UVA at 20 points and Cayden Boozer scoring 16 for Duke while Cameron Boozer posted 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as Duke survived injuries to teammates and capped its 11-game win streak heading into the NCAA Tournament.
No. 1 Duke outlasted Virginia 74-70 to win the ACC Tournament, overcoming an off night from star Cameron Boozer while getting key contributions from reserves and late free throws; Ugonna Onyenso set a tournament blocks record and Duke's depth and defense bode well for March Madness.
Duke leads Virginia 38-36 at halftime of the ACC Tournament final, with Cayden Boozer pacing Duke with 14 points while Cam Boozer struggles (1-for-5). Duke is short-handed, missing Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II for a seven-man rotation. Virginia counters with a diverse perimeter attack from Sam Lewis, Malik Thomas, Jacari White and Dallin Hall and benefits from strong rim protection. The outcome could influence NCAA seeding for both programs as they chase league hardware.
Duke and Virginia, the ACC’s top regular-season programs, meet in Charlotte for the conference title after Duke edged Florida State and Clemson, and Virginia defeated NC State and Miami. Duke will be shorthanded without Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba, so Cayden Boozer and Isaiah Evans must lift the rotation, while Virginia’s Ugonna Onyenso has emerged as a game-changing presence with defensive blocks and occasional outside shooting. The earlier 77-51 Duke win looms, but this title game likely won’t be easy, with foul trouble and role-player stepping-ups potentially deciding the outcome as March Madness approaches.
Virginia’s House of Delegates approved a bipartisan bill to legalize balcony solar, allowing plug-in solar kits (about 1,200 watts, roughly four panels) to be installed on balconies, yards, or other sunny spaces and treated like consumer appliances. The measure, supported by Gov. Spanberger and expected to take effect next January, would make Virginia the second state after Utah to enable self-installation of balcony solar, with payback estimates of 2–5 years and potential to curb electricity bills while expanding access to clean energy.
In the wake of Old Dominion University’s shooting, Virginia colleges reported multiple bomb threats targeting on‑campus libraries, prompting evacuations at six institutions (UVA, GMU, Bridgewater, Randolph–Macon, Longwood, Shenandoah). Authorities evacuated and then cleared the sites; no devices were found and libraries reopened as investigations concluded, with some threats described as hoaxes or non-credible.