1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (263+ words) The cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach this week urged residents and businesses to reduce nonessential water use despite recent rain, saying their water reserves are low amid ongoing drought conditions. Norfolk’s Department of Utilities has moved the city to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (770+ words) Heavy rainfall Saturday caused a Norfolk pump station to exceed capacity, according to city officials, and the downpour left downtown streets flooded and cars stranded in parking decks. For many waterlogged Norfolk residents, the storm felt like a repeat of…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (364+ words) Virginians can eat iceberg lettuce without heightened fear of contracting the diarrhea-causing parasite that spread across the country this summer. Cases of cyclosporiasis have “peaked” in Virginia and are expected to continue decreasing, according to the Virginia Department of Health....