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133 years later, Bristol’s sole documented lynching to receive marker and more Virginia headlines

By: - June 25, 2024 5:30 am

The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)

• “Lynchburg registrar breaks down election procedure error leading to uncounted ballots.”—WSET

• “Discarded bottle at Dulles helps solve 2001 cold case, police say.”—Washington Post

• “Bristol’s only documented lynching will finally get a marker.”—Cardinal News

• “Trump builds ties with Gov. Glenn Youngkin in an effort to flip Virginia.”—NBC News

• “Virginia: Wallops will launch new rocket with Texas company.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

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