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Multiple lawsuits challenge Virginia's redistricting election. Here's where each case stands.
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (689+ words) Virginia voters narrowly approved a Democrat-backed redistricting plan last week, granting Democrats a sizeable boost in their attempt to take four additional U. S. House seats in the midterm elections. It's one of several legal challenges in which Republicans are primarily arguing…...
Coastal flood advisory issued for Norfolk, Chesapeake and surrounding areas
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (168+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for parts of Hampton Roads from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, warning of minor flooding along shorelines and tidal waterways. The alert includes Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton,…...
Norfolk State swept by Le Moyne in Saturday doubleheader
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (405+ words) Norfolk State was swept in a doubleheader by Le Moyne on Saturday, losing 10-4 and 15-4 in seven innings at Marty L. Miller Field. Norfolk State fell to 16-24 overall and 12-12 in Northeast Conference play, while Le Moyne improved to 14-21 and 14-10. Game 1: Le Moyne…...
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower completes Planned Incremental Availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (278+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) " USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) has successfully completed sea trials on April 24, marking the early successful completion of its Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). According to DVIDS, a "PIA is a scheduled period for…...
Hundreds gather in Norfolk to fight pancreatic cancer one step at a time
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (58+ words) Lafayette Park was a sea of purple on Saturday as hundreds of survivors, families, and researchers gathered for Purple Stride Hampton Roads, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and critical funding for pancreatic cancer research. Read more: https: //www....
Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting
1+ day, 7+ min ago (478+ words) Less than 100 days into Gov. Abigail Spanberger's administration, Virginia's redistricting fight is unfolding across multiple fronts, from the ballot box to the Legislature and drawing attention from federal lawmakers. Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment this week that could…...
Norfolk's Everette, Virginia Beach's Black picked in third round of NFL Draft
20+ hour, 51+ min ago (124+ words) NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Daylen Everette and Kaelon Black both got their football foundations in Hampton Roads. Friday night saw their NFL dreams become a reality. Both were selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Everette went with pick…...
Johnson Park fuels tourism, economic growth in Norfolk
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (1170+ words) After years of planning and delays, the Johnson Park redevelopment project has transformed a once-underutilized riverfront into a regional destination, boosting tourism and breathing new life into downtown Norfolk. The park officially reopened to the public in fall 2024, featuring expanded…...
Georgia congressman proposes bill to place parts of Virginia in D. C.
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (169+ words) Rep. Rich Mc Cormick, R-Ga. , has introduced a bill that would fold Arlington and Alexandria back into Washington, D. C. , undoing an 1846 decision that returned those areas to Virginia. In a statement, Mc Cormick said the "Make DC Square Again Act" would…...
Confident Rep. Hakeem Jeffries seizes edge in House fight with Virginia win
21+ hour, 23+ min ago (1016+ words) Rep. Hakeem Jeffries was making little effort to hide his upbeat mood last week after Virginia voters approved a redistricting plan aimed at flipping four Republican seats to Democrats in the fall midterms. The Brooklyn lawmaker regaled Capitol Hill reporters…...