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53+ min ago   (654+ words) The 46th annual Norfolk Lions Club parade is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, in downtown Norfolk with this year’s theme, “United We Serve — Honoring 250 Years of Freedom.” Randy Stingley, the club’s greater membership chairman, said although Lions Clubs International is a worldwide…...

14+ hour, 55+ min ago   (682+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Changes could eventually be coming to Lafayette Boulevard as Norfolk transportation officials consider ways to slow drivers, improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and address a corridor with hundreds of crashes reported over the past decade. The Norfolk Department…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago   (637+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk is moving closer to demolishing the former Military Circle Mall, with city officials saying they hope to complete the contracting process within the next week and begin work tied to the demolition in October. Officials confirmed the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (437+ words) The Norfolk police and fire divisions will face off once again in a friendly competition aimed at helping replenish the nation’s blood supply during the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The event, organized in partnership…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (382+ words) Norfolk has welcomed its first wild beaver kits in 500 years. Last year, the county’s first solitary free-living beaver was spotted on trail cameras. Further monitoring later revealed the presence of a second adult, and the recent appearance of two kits…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (101+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation. According to the Norfolk Police Department, on Tuesday a woman reported that an unknown man had approached her…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (314+ words) Virginia women's basketball has landed a significant piece for its 2027 recruiting class. Class of 2027 forward/center Lisa Sirgi, a 6-foot-5 prospect originally from Estonia, announced her commitment to Virginia on Thursday, giving head coach Aaron Roussell and the Cavaliers a…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (776+ words) With the extension, Young will make $3 million this year and in 2027-28. According to Thomas Hughes of Virginia Tech Hokies on SI, Young will receive a $2 million buyout if he is fired on or before next March 15, and $1 million if axed…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (386+ words) Ethan Grunkemeyer was named Virginia Tech's starting quarterback for the season-opening clash against the Keydets, but he likely won't be the only signal-caller getting some run Saturday. Virginia Tech's offensive line should have an advantage over VMI's defensive line by…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (230+ words) Norfolk police arrested a wanted woman early Wednesday morning during a traffic stop. Around 12:15 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near 13th Street and Norfolk Avenue after observing a vehicle with expired in-transit papers, said Capt. Michael Bauer in a press…...