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pilotonline. com > 04/10/2026 > environmentalist-critiques-bill-energy

Environmentalist critiques wording of bill to study Virginia's energy infrastructure

9+ hour, 52+ min ago  (877+ words) RICHMOND "Lawmakers this session introduced companion bills to study how the state's energy infrastructure can be more efficient. These bills come amid growing bipartisan concerns about rising energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of clean energy. Del. Lee…...

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pilotonline. com > 04/09/2026 > norfolk-budget-military-circle

Norfolk residents are angry budget plan omits Military Circle redevelopment money

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (662+ words) Norfolk's mayor announced plans to construct a recreation center and library at the Military Circle Mall site a year ago at his State of the City address. The project, Kenny Alexander said, would anchor the redevelopment of the former mall....

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pilotonline. com > 04/09/2026 > norfolk-tides-fall-in-11-innings-as-cats-attend-take-meowt-to-the-ball-game

Norfolk Tides fall in 11 innings as cats attend "Take Meowt to the Ball Game

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (244+ words) The Virginian-Pilot Spanberger signs into law slate of education bills, including prohibition of cellphone use in school He was delivering Door Dash when police arrested him at ODU, hours after Marchs shooting For first time, ODU ROTC cadets discuss classroom…...

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pilotonline. com > 04/08/2026 > virginia-beach-approves-preservation-of-land-near-pleasure-house-point

Virginia Beach approves preservation of land near Pleasure House Point

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (552+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of less than an acre of land near Pleasure House Point Natural Area and Crab Creek, preventing the development of up to 10 duplexes or five single-family homes. The city was awarded two…...

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pilotonline. com > 03/30/2026 > norfolk-state-lands-major-mens-basketball-commitment

Norfolk State lands major men's basketball commitment

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (185+ words) pilotonline. com Norfolk State received a commitment from 6-foot-3 guard Jordan Skyers of Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut, who is ranked by ESPN as a top-40 combination guard in this year's class. He is the highest-rated men's basketball recruit in…...

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pilotonline. com > 03/30/2026 > virginia-beach-plaza-bakery-closure

Plaza bakery, home of Virginia Beach's iconic petit fours, closing

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (412+ words) Virginia Beach will be losing one of its most beloved petite treats. For generations, Virginia Beach residents have enjoyed the iconic petit fours from Plaza Bakery. The miniature iced cakes " topped with signature pastel-colored buttercream roses " have been a staple…...

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pilotonline. com > 03/20/2026 > norfolk-academy-grads-path-from-brain-tumor-to-recovery-leads-to-shamrock-marathon-event

Norfolk Academy grad's path from brain tumor to recovery leads to Shamrock Marathon event

3+ week, 13+ hour ago  (771+ words) Weeks ago, Leah Avery started a road to recovery following surgery to remove a brain tumor. On Saturday morning, the 20-year old college sophomore will take part in her first road race " the Shamrock 8 K at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront…...

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pilotonline. com > 03/20/2026 > buffalo-wild-wings-opens-takeout-only-spot-in-norfolks-wards-corner

Buffalo Wild Wings opens takeout-only spot in Norfolk's Wards Corner

3+ week, 10+ hour ago  (181+ words) Buffalo Wild Wings opened its first takeout-only Go restaurant in Hampton Roads. The concept, which launched in 2020, is streamlined to focus on convenience and speed for customers ordering online, in the app or in-store, according to a news release. The…...

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pilotonline. com > 03/18/2026 > norfolk-police-chase-charges

Norfolk man faces charges after shooting at cops during chase

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (174+ words) NORFOLK " A man has been arrested and charged following a vehicle pursuit early Monday morning in which police officers were shot at. Around 12: 50 a. m. , officers tried to make a traffic stop on a silver Honda in the 3300 block of Sewells Point…...

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pilotonline. com > 02/28/2026 > over-100-gather-in-downtown-norfolk-to-protest-ice-call-for-veterans-support

Over 150 gather in downtown Norfolk to protest ICE, call for veterans support

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (609+ words) NORFOLK " Over 150 people marched Saturday afternoon from the Norfolk Federal building to the center of Town Point Park to show their discontent with the federal government's approach to immigration enforcement and veteran's rights. "Four U. S. citizens were killed by ICE this…...