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What Makes a Caddie Stick Around for Seven Years?

June 29, 2026

Viktor Hovland wasn’t the first player Shay Knight carried a bag for—and he won’t be the last. Since Hovland turned pro in 2019, he’s claimed seven PGA Tour wins, most with Knight walking beside him. Most golfers change caddies frequently, but Knight stayed through highs and lows. That long run toge

politics

A 19-year-old makes history by becoming Surry County’s youngest elected official

June 29, 2026

At just nineteen, Cameran Drew isn’t just another college graduate—he’s the youngest person ever elected to Surry County’s Board of Supervisors. His victory in November came down to a razor-thin margin of eight votes over his high school government teacher, who ended up conceding with grace. What ma

crime

A Look Inside a Prison Death That Sparked Nationwide Calls for Change

June 28, 2026

In 2018, J’Allen Jones, a 31-year-old man from Atlanta serving a 10-year sentence for robbery in a Connecticut prison, died under troubling circumstances. Video footage released years later shows prison staff handling his mental health crisis in a way that many now question. Jones, who was experienc

entertainment

Future Visions: A New Take on a Classic Sci‑Fi Story

June 25, 2026

Netflix is set to launch a daring new science‑fiction series that reinterprets Philip K. Dick’s tale “The World Jones Made. ” The platform has a record of bold experiments, yet its recent sci‑fi choices have leaned toward safer territory. This upcoming project could swing that trend back toward risk

finance

Tech Stocks Move in Different Directions as Investors React to Market Trends

June 25, 2026

Stocks had a mixed day on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones rising slightly while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped a bit. Some companies saw big changes in their stock prices, showing how unpredictable the market can be. Micron Technology’s stock had a wild day, dropping during regular trading but jumpin

politics

Virginia lawmakers face scrutiny over campaign finance review changes

June 19, 2026

A quiet change in Virginia’s budget proposal could quietly erase a key tool for keeping campaign spending honest. The state’s elections department is currently reviewing campaign finances for top officials including the governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor—as required by law. But Hous

entertainment

A Day of Freedom, Music, and Togetherness in Donaldsonville

June 16, 2026

Every June, Donaldsonville turns Louisiana Square into a lively hub for Juneteenth, a day packed with music, food, and celebration. For over three decades, the city has hosted this festival, blending entertainment with the deeper meaning of Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas fi

sports

Knicks End Long Gap, Cowboys Still Chase Glory

June 15, 2026

The New York Knicks capped their season by taking the 2026 NBA Finals in five games, a win that added a third title to their record but ended a 53‑year wait since 1973. Their victory shows that long droughts can be broken, a point that resonates with Dallas fans hoping for similar success. Despit

finance

Dow Surges While New Space IPO Shakes Markets

June 15, 2026

The Dow Jones climbed more than 350 points, ending the week on a high note. Investors felt a bit more hopeful, but the overall mood stayed in the “fear” zone according to the Fear & Greed index. A new chapter began for Space Exploration Technologies Corp. , or SpaceX, as it made its first publ

entertainment

Indiana Jones Stumbles Into Space

June 15, 2026

In 2008, fans lined up expecting another trip through dusty tombs and Nazi chases. Instead, Indiana Jones jumped into a world of glowing skulls and wormholes. The change came from George Lucas, who wanted to ride the 1950s UFO wave. Spielberg pushed back hard, calling the idea too far from the origi