Advance Morning News
It's Friday, November 14, 2025. This morning, November is diabetes awareness month, Spanberger and Youngkin in a UVA dust-up, and FLYKUP welcomes the holidays with a ribbon cutting.
When It Comes to Diabetes, A Little Knowledge Is All It Takes
By Martin Davis
Diabetes cases are on the rise; knowing your risk factors and getting tested can help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. This Diabetes Awareness Month, take action.
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Spanberger and Youngkin at odds over hiring a new UVA president
By Brandon Jarvis
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has asked the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors to delay selecting a new president until she takes office and can appoint new members — a move that puts her at odds with Gov. Glenn Youngkin
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HOLIDAY SHOPS: FLYKUP Cuts the Ribbon Just in Time for the Holidays
By Sophie Hubbard
The new store offers Scottish goods served with a cup of tea and a pastry.
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