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Marijuana Moment
marijuanamoment.net > virginia-republican-lawmakers-explain-why-they-voted-to-legalize-marijuana-sales

Virginia Republican Lawmakers Explain Why They Voted To Legalize Marijuana Sales

3+ hour, 41+ min ago  (1190+ words) Virginia Republican Lawmakers Explain Why They Voted To Legalize Marijuana Sales Connecticut Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Access In Hospitals Hawaii Senators Approve Bill To Create Psychedelics Task Force To Study Pathways For Access To Psilocybin, MDMA…...

CNA
channelnewsasia.com > world > data-centres-fuel-tensions-northern-virginia-midterm-elections-5948691

Why are data centres fuelling tensions in Northern Virginia ahead of US midterms?

10+ hour, 46+ min ago  (678+ words) In a region widely regarded as the data centre capital of the world, voters are pushing back against soaring electricity prices. In Northern Virginia, data centres are emerging as a flashpoint over power demand and infrastructure strain. NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Rising…...

The Virginian-Pilot
pilotonline.com > 02/23/2026 > column-virginia-can-lead-the-way-on-congressional-term-limits

Column: Virginia can lead the way on congressional term limits

12+ hour, 23+ min ago  (654+ words) States can lead by calling for an Article V Convention limited solely to congressional term limits, U.S. Term Limits" Ibraheem Samirah writes. February brings many familiar observances " Presidents Day, Valentine"s Day and Black History Month " but it also includes a…...

Yahoo News
yahoo.com > news > articles > norfolk-superintendents-start-date-delayed-174132084.html

New Norfolk superintendent's start date is delayed

17+ hour, 47+ min ago  (253+ words) The official start for Norfolk's new superintendent is on hold due to a state-level paperwork delay. Norfolk Public Schools said Dr. Jeffrey Rose was scheduled to begin on Monday, but cannot assume the role until the Virginia Board of Education…...

13newsnow.com
13newsnow.com > article > news > local > mycity > norfolk > ronyell-whitaker-dead-virginia-norfolk-native-former-nfl-defensive-back > 291-e2ec2118-5278-40ad-b828-89a53846eff5

Norfolk native, former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker dies at 46

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (261+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker, a Norfolk native and standout athlete with deep ties to the Hampton Roads community, has died, his family announced Sunday. He was 46. In a statement, the Whitaker family said Ronyell Deshawn Whitaker…...

Daily Press
dailypress.com > 02/23/2026 > virginia-paid-internships

Virginia launches statewide program to help employers offer paid internships

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (254+ words) Small and mid-size Virginia employers can get a 50% match for undergraduate interns" wages through a new program. Employers can post internship opportunities through a partnership with Handsh" InternshipsVA, a statewide program to help employers design and launch high-quality paid internships…...

WSLS
wsls.com > news > local > 02/22/2026 > virginia-tech-expert-breaks-down-political-motives-of-partial-government-shutdown

Virginia Tech expert breaks down political motives of partial government shutdown

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (156+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. " After more disagreements in the U.S. Congress, the government has been partially shut down, primarily impacting the Department of Homeland Security. On Wednesday, Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers broke down the political reasons for the shutdown, and…...

Daily Press
dailypress.com > 02/22/2026 > pedestrian-dies-from-norfolk-crash

Norfolk man, 64, dies after being hit by delivery truck, police say

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (128+ words) NORFOLK " A 64-year-old Norfolk man died after being hit Friday by a delivery truck in the 100 block of Rogers Avenue, off of Hampton Boulevard near the naval base, according to Norfolk police. William L. Clark was pronounced dead at the scene…...

Daily Press
dailypress.com > 02/22/2026 > norfolk-teen-shot

1 teen injured in Norfolk shooting, police say

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (113+ words) A teenager was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with a gunshot wound, social media reports detail. There was no information whether it was a life-threatening injury. Police say an ... NORFOLK " Police responded to a shooting around 9:10 p.m. Saturday evening that…...

Yahoo News
yahoo.com > news > articles > norfolk-shooting-leaves-15-old-160425796.html

Norfolk shooting leaves 15-year-old boy injured, police say

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (109+ words) Norfolk police are investigating a shooting that left a teenager injured Saturday night. Officers responded just after 9:10 p.m. to the 900 block of Briar Hill Road for a report of a gunshot victim. When they arrived, they found a 15-year-old male with…...