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Harper's 17 help Liberty knock off New Mexico State 73-71
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sports22h ago

Harper's 17 help Liberty knock off New Mexico State 73-71

https://apnews.com/article/liberty-flames-college-basketball-college-sports-mens-college-basketball-new-mexico-state-aggies-ae01af02ceda4255b8443f561566466b
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  • Liberty defeated New Mexico State 73-71 as part of an eight-game winning streak
  • Harper and Decker Jr. each scored 17 points to lead the Flames
  • Decker shot 7-for-12 and hit 2-of-5 from beyond the arc
  • Liberty led 46-29 at halftime before the Aggies surged back
  • Zach Cleveland’s dunk gave Liberty the lead with 7:28 left
  • New Mexico State was led by Wrzeszcz with 16 points
  • Liberty improved to 14-3 overall and 6-0 in Conference USA
  • Josh Smith contributed 14 points for Liberty
  • Aggies’ Jemel Jones added 15 points and six rebounds
  • Liberty’s win extended their home-season success
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Lynchburg official on hopes for incoming Spanberger Administration for business policy
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politics14h ago

Lynchburg official on hopes for incoming Spanberger Administration for business policy

https://wset.com/news/local/lynchburg-official-on-hopes-for-incoming-spanberger-administration-for-business-policy-january-2026
Wset.com
  • Lynchburg official Barry Butler says Spanberger should push policies that create more energy jobs and industry for the region.
  • The region credits progress under Governor Youngkin, including the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program.
  • Analyst Dr. David Richards says Spanberger’s top issues will likely be economic focus, healthcare, and housing affordability
  • Officials anticipate a learning curve for the new administration but expect regional input on energy security.
  • Butler wants Spanberger to consider affordability for small and medium businesses and act as a regional subject matter expert.
  • Richards notes potential bipartisan limits but eyes collaboration on price reduction and job creation.
  • News notes: inauguration weekend marks history with Virginia's first female governor and the 75th governor overall.
  • The report references energy firms Framatome and BWXT as local industry anchors.
  • Stakeholders anticipate dialogue with the White House as Democrats control both houses of Virginia's legislature.
  • The article frames affordability as a central theme for the governor’s economic strategy.
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