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24+ min ago (109+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Virginia's waiver to remove "sweetened beverages" from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The USDA approved the waiver on Tuesday. "I want to thank Secretary Rollins and the entire Trump Administration for their work on our shared goal of modernizing SNAP to promote healthier eating and empower Virginians to lead healthier lives," said Gov. Glenn Youngkin."We all recognize that better nutrition is a critical step to making Virginia the strongest she's ever been." The restriction goes into effect on April 1, 2026. CBS 6 has reached out to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's team for comment....

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (270+ words) A vehicle came to rest on its side Thursday morning after rolling multiple times. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital. Slick road conditions contributed to a single-vehicle crash near Norfolk on Thursday that sent one person to the hospital. Around 7:35 a.m., deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a rollover crash with injuries on Highway 81 near 837th Road just south of Norfolk, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. The crash occurred during a period of light drizzle that rapidly began freezing on roadways, creating hazardous driving conditions. Witnesses reported that the southbound vehicle began sliding toward the center lane, overcorrected and left the roadway to the right and rolled 2" times. The adult driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. A small child, who was restrained in a child safety seat…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago (200+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - Virginia is rapidly positioning itself as a national leader in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a recent Facebook post highlighting new investments and job growth in the sector. According to the governor, the Commonwealth has attracted about $12.5 billion in new pharmaceutical investment. Major global companies such as Merck, AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly are expanding operations in Virginia, and the state is building the workforce pipeline to match " including the Virginia Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Training Center currently under development. This is the gravity pull we set out to create: where innovation, research, and industry choose Virginia. He added that the state has secured roughly 3,000 new high'paying jobs and the largest facility investments in AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly's histories. The governor credited a business'friendly pace for the progress, saying Virginia has moved "at the speed of business…...

3+ hour ago (31+ words) Da'Brya Clark scored a career-high 32 points, while AJ Richardson added 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Next up are trips to Campbell and No. 21 Ohio State....

4+ hour, 47+ min ago (457+ words) A Norfolk MP - who has no military bases in his constituency - has said he supports the use of such site for housing asylum seekers. Ben Goldsborough, who represents South Norfolk for the Labour party, endorsed the controversial policy as it would reduce the cost of using hotels for migrants. The issue has generated strong debate in Norfolk because the Ministry of Defence has put forward two army camps in the county for possible use. Neither are in Mr Goldsborough's constituency, which does not appear to have any suitable sites. South Norfolk MP Ben Goldsborough (Image: Ben Goldsborough) Mr Goldsborough said: "The most efficient thing we can do is use things we already own as a government. "This way we can ensure not only are we dealing with a backlog [of asylum cases] quickly and effectively. We've got better welfare standards…...

13+ hour, 5+ min ago (129+ words) Love it or loathe it, Christmas is just around the corner. Parents are busy preparing and children are counting down the days until Santa comes. But how long do they have until they break up from school? According to the Norfolk County Council website, the last day of term will be Friday, December 19. They can enjoy more than two weeks of freedom before going back on Tuesday, January 6. Their next break will be the February half-term, which will run from Monday, February 16 to Friday, February 20. The Easter holidays will be from Monday, March 30 until Monday, April 13 and the May half-term will fall between Monday, May 25 and Friday, May 29. The last day before the summer holidays is Friday, July 17....

15+ hour ago (607+ words) Norfolk Mayor Shane Clausen holds the 2025 Rising Star Award that was presented to the city during a ceremony on Wednesday. The NEBRASKAland Foundation recognized the North Fork riverfront development with a 2025 Rising Star Award on Wednesday, lauding it for boosting tourism and reinvigorating the downtown district. John Zimmer, president of the NEBRASKAland Foundation, presented the Rising Star Award during a ceremony at the Norfolk City Council chambers. Established in 1999, the award honors exceptional public or private tourism attractions " or significant expansions of existing attractions " that invigorate Nebraska's economy and embody the spirit of the Good Life. According to the foundation, the North Fork River project exemplifies this vision, creating memorable experiences for visitors while strengthening the quality of life for local residents. Attending the ceremony were not only city staff, but also individuals who played a major role in bringing…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago (660+ words) The Omaha man seeking to unseat U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts in 2026 spoke about a variety of subjects during a recent interview in Norfolk. Dan Osborn, an Independent candidate in the Nebraska race, is calling for Tyson Foods to be held accountable for closing its beef packing plant in Lexington. Osborn said the use of a federal law could be used to force Tyson to sell the plant. Osborn also was asked about issues relating to immigration "both legal and illegal immigration. Osborn said he wants to see comprehensive immigration reform addressed in Congress. The Biden administration, he said, failed on border issues and created a chaotic opportunity for corporations to exploit. "The people who benefit from an open border are the corporations that exploit labor, enrich themselves and pay people next to nothing to do their work for them," Osborn said....

15+ hour, 26+ min ago (302+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - Powerball excitement picked up in Virginia after the Wednesday, Dec. 10 drawing, when more than 38,000 tickets sold in the Commonwealth won prizes ranging from $4 to $150,000. A single Virginia ticket matched the numbers for a $150,000 prize. That ticket was sold at the Wegmans, 1835 Capital One Drive South in McLean. No ticket in Virginia or elsewhere matched all six numbers for the jackpot, so the estimated jackpot for the Saturday, Dec. 13 drawing now grows to $1 billion. If a single ticket matches all six numbers Saturday night the winner will choose between 30 annual payments or a one-time cash option of approximately $461.3 million before taxes. Powerball tickets are available at roughly 5,300 Virginia Lottery retailers statewide or online via the Virginia Lottery app. Drawings are held at 10:59pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Prize odds are 1 in 292,201,338 to match all six numbers and win…...

16+ hour, 15+ min ago (609+ words) Norfolk Metals has taken stock of initial assays from its maiden drilling program at the Carmen project in Chile's copper-rich Huasco Province, delivering 53m at 1.1% copper from only 62m downhole. Carmen sits tantalisingly close to mining giant Newmont's multi-billion-dollar joint venture development of the Relincho and Fortuna deposits, which host 16.6 billion pounds of copper. Norfolk Metals has taken stock of initial assays from its maiden drilling program at the company's Carmen project in Chile's copper-rich Huasco Province." A standout strike delivered 53 metres at 1.1 per cent copper from only 62m downhole. The thick intercept included a 4-metre high-grade core averaging 2.8 per cent copper from 85m. Other notable hits included 17m running at 0.9 per cent copper from 14m downhole and a further 22m intercept averaging 0.5 per cent copper from only 12m. Norfolk is now putting the finishing touches on a new diamond drilling program to follow up on the source…...