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Virginia Beach, Norfolk urge residents and businesses to cut water use
1+ day, 9+ 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…...
Virginia to roll out new, more secure EBT cards to prevent theft and protect families
6+ hour, 47+ min 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…...
The day terror changed us and a Virginia governor stepped up to lead and restore confidence
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1132+ words) There are times when I sit alone and think back — trying to unearth details best left buried — and it all still feels like a nightmare, one that hasn't softened even through the gauzy filter of 25 years gone by. It's not…...
Virginia rolls out more secure EBT cards to curb SNAP benefit theft
2+ 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…...
2 former Virginia governors blast Spanberger on data centers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (512+ words) Two former governors — Democrat Doug Wilder and Republican Jim Gilmore — took what was billed as a look at Virginia’s democratic legacy and decided to attack Gov. Abigail Spanberger as out of touch on data centers. “I’ve not heard the governor…...
Virginia infrastructure holds at C in new report
2+ week, 1+ 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 homicides rise as violent crime falls; police chief outlines response
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1140+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot says the city is seeing an increase in homicides this year even as several other categories of violent crime are trending downward. Talbot presented an update on crime, police staffing and technology to…...
Virginia moves to limit Medicaid, SNAP coverage losses
2+ week, 4+ day ago (461+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia agencies are being told to make it easier for eligible residents to stay enrolled in Medicaid and food assistance as new federal requirements take effect. Executive Order 20, issued Tuesday, creates a “Keep Virginia Covered” policy for…...
Norfolk Fire Division completes living quarters remodel
2+ week, 4+ day ago (392+ words) Norfolk Fire and Rescue workers are shown with members of Norfolk Iron & Metal, which contributed $50,000 to the living quarters renovation project. Elkhorn Valley Bank and Trust contributed to a living quarters renovation project at the Norfolk Fire Division. The approximately…...
Norfolk mother seeks help from community after hit-and-run hospitalizes son
2+ week, 6+ day ago (54+ words) Shaonna Mendez says it was just a regular night with her 9-year-old son, Shia. However, things took a turn for the worst when 2 cars came speeding through their neighborhood. One of those cars hit Shia, putting him in the hospital,…...