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Virginia to roll out new, more secure EBT cards to prevent theft and protect families
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (314+ words) FILE - A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Nov. 1, 2025. VIRGINIA - Virginia will start rolling out new, more secure Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, with "chip-and-tap" technology in an effort to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…...
Virginia rolls out more secure EBT cards to curb SNAP benefit theft
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (705+ words) Virginia is replacing traditional food-assistance benefit cards with chip-enabled versions designed to make it harder for thieves to steal SNAP benefits from families. About 749,000 state residents receive assistance through the program. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the state has…...
New Virginia transmission line could clear 763 acres in county left with the burden, not the power
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (580+ words) A massive new transmission line planned for Virginia would run farther through Buckingham County than any other county in the state — even though Buckingham has no data center built or proposed. That disconnect is raising difficult questions about who benefits,…...
It's official! Norfolk's Wards Corner Target store opens Oct. 11.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (285+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A new Target store is coming to Norfolk's Wards Corner neighborhood, with an official opening date set for Oct. 11. The 129,000-square-foot store at 201 E. Little Creek Road will create more than 140 jobs and offer convenient access to everyday…...
Virginia infrastructure holds at C in new report
2+ week, 2+ day ago (429+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia earned an overall C for its infrastructure in a new report, with energy, schools and wastewater among the lowest-rated areas despite billions of dollars in recent state and federal investment. The American Society of Civil Engineers…...
Norfolk Public Schools approves 5% property tax authority override amid budget uncertainty
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1385+ words) NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is expected to keep its property tax levy at 87.62 cents per $100 per valuation. On a $100,000 home, that would be an increase of $3. Shown here is a neighborhood off First Street in Norfolk. The board approved the resolution…...
Virginia American Water Announces 2026 Firefighter Support Grant Recipients
3+ week, 3+ day ago (101+ words) Eight fire departments in the company's service areas receive funding Each department listed below has been granted $1,000 to advance fire protection and public safety: Callao Volunteer Fire Department Cape Charles Volunteer Fire Company Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department Oak Grove…...
Editorial: Virginia’s forged its reputation for business through collaboration
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...
New apartment complex adding 166 units to Norfolk housing market
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1305+ words) John Lee Hoich and other partners cut the ribbon at a ceremony on Wednesday. Bill Harvey (from left), owner of Big Red Keno; Spencer Lombardo, PURE Property Management; Kaleb Blythe, partner; John Hoich, owner and developer; and Jenny Hausmann, property…...
Norfolk International Airport to receive $8M for infrastructure upgrades
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (39+ words) Norfolk International Airport is one of eight airports across Virginia splitting more than $32 million in federal grant funding. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-international-airport-to-receive-8m-for-infrastructure-upgrades/...