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Federal Medicaid cuts create uncertainty for local Virginia hospitals, report states
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (410+ words) SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WFXR) " Eileen O'Grady with Public Citizen, which calls itself a non-profit consumer advocacy group, posted an article in late March highlighting what she said are the future impacts of Medicaid cuts on local hospitals across the country…...
New poll shows majority of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting Virginia’s redistricting referendum
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (62+ words) A new George Mason University Schar School/Washington Post poll shows that 52% of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Virginia Democrats to implement a new congressional map in Virginia. Read more:…...
Pinwheels for child abuse prevention: Norfolk community gathers to raise awareness
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (43+ words) Allen and Steinfeld first revealed they were expecting their first child in December. Wearable device company Whoop said Tuesday it raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation ... Pinwheels for child abuse prevention: Norfolk community gathers to raise…...
Mixed signals for Virginia redistricting; Iran war latest
1+ day, 28+ min ago (90+ words) TOP HEADLINES: A new poll is signaling mixed signals for Virginia Democrats' redistricting efforts. Plus, it's week 5 of the war with Iran and an expert shares where thing stand. TOP HEADLINES: A new poll is signaling mixed signals for Virginia…...
Norfolk community rallies at City Hall for Child Abuse Prevention Month
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (43+ words) The labor market has been erratic to start 2026, creating over 100,000 jobs one month and then contracting the next. But Federal Reserve officials aren't alarmed, with one central banker suggesting ... Norfolk community rallies at City Hall for Child Abuse Prevention Month...
Virginia prisons add 162 tables, boosting family bonds
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) (WFXR)- The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announced the addition of 162 in-person visitation tables at facilities across the state. According to VADOC director Joseph Walters, the added tables will help inmates strengthen their bonds with loved ones. "Visitation is a…...
Governor Spanberger signs new bills aimed at supporting students, schools in Virginia
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (243+ words) Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation aimed at keeping students safe in Virginia's schools. VIRGINIA - Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation on Thursday aimed at keeping students safe across the Commonwealth. Several of the bills passed unanimously, and some…...
Luxury cruise ship Regent Seven Seas Grandeur arrives in Norfolk
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (38+ words) The luxury cruise ship, Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, docked at Norfolk's Half Moone Cruise Terminal Thursday morning. Read more: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/luxury-cruise-ship-regent-seven-seas-grandeur-arrives-in-norfolk/...
Virginia Beach is cracking down on fast drivers in school zones
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (91+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The city of Virginia Beach is rolling out a series of automated cameras to catch speeders near select schools, and for some, the ... The city of…...
Virginia civil rights leaders decry ‘misinformation’ in redistricting fight
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1112+ words) Civil rights leaders in Virginia on Wednesday denounced a political campaign opposing the state's April 21 redistricting referendum, accusing it of spreading misinformation and exploiting civil rights imagery to sway voters. At a news conference at Maggie L. Walker Memorial Plaza in…...