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Virginia residents move closer to $35 power-bill rebates from a $650 million carbon fund
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (528+ words) A budget measure under consideration in Virginia could eventually lower electricity costs for some residents. If it takes effect, certain utility customers would get about $35 a year from the state's expanding carbon-credit revenue. The U. S. Sun reported that Virginia lawmakers approved…...
Norfolk International Airport to receive $8 M for infrastructure upgrades
1+ day, 21+ hour 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/...
Seven stand in Norfolk police commissioner election
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (294+ words) Seven candidates will stand in the election for Norfolk's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Polling day is two weeks away - on Thursday, 16 July, with the votes being counted the next day. The election follows the resignation of the previous PCC,…...
Norfolk Naval Shipyard still shaping Navy's fleet
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (54+ words) Initially named the Gosport Shipyard back in 1767 under British rule, Norfolk Naval Shipyard sits on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, founded 31 years before the Department of the Navy. Link: https: //www. wavy. com/news/local-news/portsmouth…...
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Announcement
3+ day, 42+ min ago (40+ words) The Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney announced an increase in prosecutor staffing to accommodate cases where the individuals are facing jail time. The Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney announced an increase in prosecutor staffing to accommodate cases where the individuals are facing jail time....
Justice Department sues Virginia over firearm law
3+ day, 35+ min ago (374+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Department of Justice sued the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of State Police Wednesday, saying the state's new law restricting the future sale and purchase of certain semiautomatic firearms violates the Second Amendment. The…...
Norfolk firefighters are investigating a fire on West 26th Street
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (26+ words) and Omohundro Avenue. Norfolk firefighters are investigating a fire on West 26th Street and Omohundro Avenue....
Budget carries major Virginia policy changes
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (347+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia lawmakers approved Gov. Abigail Spanberger's 14 budget amendments Monday, completing work on the state's two-year spending plan ahead of the Wednesday's start of the new fiscal year. The Senate and the House of Delegates adopted all 14 amendments…...
Pride Fest in Norfolk canceled early due to rain on Saturday
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (117+ words) The remainder of Pride Fest at Towne Point Park was canceled due to weather, according to a post by the City of Norfolk. The next Hampton Roads Pride Weekend event will be Pride at the Beach on Sunday, June 28. Event…...
Here's why popular Norfolk Chick-fil-A was torn down
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (47+ words) If you've driven past the Chick-fil-A at Broad Creek Crossing in Norfolk recently, you may have noticed something surprising: the restaurant is being demolished. Link: https: //www. wavy. com/news/local-news/norfolk/heres-why-a-popular-norfolk-chick-fil-a-has-been-torn-down/...