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Virginia Beach leaders seething over failed bill meant to tame Oceanfront violence, crowds
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (886+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " City officials are sounding the alarm over the General Assembly's recent decision to delay a bill that would have given the police department more enforcement authority to rein in unruly crowds and impromptu gatherings in the resort area....
Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (693+ words) As the'General Assembly'faces potential overtime or a special session to agree on a new two-year budget, state revenue collections grew more slowly last month because of a softening labor market and income tax withholding collections that lagged behind monthly projections....
W&M parent sets record on Virginia Capital Trail course
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (537+ words) The Colonial Road Runners also held their second Grand Prix race of the year, the 25th annual Jamestown High School Swamp Run 5K, with a relatively small turnout (59 finishers) in a race organized by and benefiting the Jamestown High School track and…...
Virginia Gov. Spanberger says consumption tax on data centers being discussed
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (599+ words) With the'House of Delegates'and the state'Senate'at loggerheads over a $1.9 billion tax break for data centers, Gov.'Abigail Spanberger'is floating a new idea for ensuring data centers pay their fair share of the costs they impose on other Virginians: a consumption…...
Norfolk’s housing authority plans renovations through Section 8 conversion
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (526+ words) Norfolk's public housing authority is planning a bevy of renovation projects at locations such as Broad Creek and Sykes Midrise Apartments this year using a program to convert the properties to federal rent-subsidized housing complexes. On Tuesday, Norfolk City Council…...
Two candidates run in Virginia Beach special election to fill Barry Knight’s seat
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (720+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " A special election next Tuesday will fill the House of Delegates District 98 seat left vacant after the death last month of longtime Del. Barry Knight. Early voting is underway. Two political newcomers are competing: Republican Andrew Rice, a…...
Norfolk State’s 2026 football schedule features trips to UVA and ODU
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (251+ words) Norfolk State's 2026 football schedule features trips to UVA and ODU'Daily Press Who's behind an anti-redistricting flyer invoking Jim Crow? A former Hampton GOP delegate. Chance The Rapper, CeeLo Green included in Newport News' Memorial Day Weekend festival lineup Dusty Turner…...
Over 150 gather in downtown Norfolk to protest ICE, call for veterans support
2+ week, 1+ day ago (590+ 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…...
Norfolk State men boost winning streak to five by turning back Coppin State
2+ week, 1+ day ago (149+ words) Anthony McComb III led Norfolk State with 22 points on 7-of-13 shooting, going 5 for 7 from the free-throw line. Dian Wright-Forde and Elijah Jamison scored 12 points each, while Devon Ellis added 10 ... After 108 years, Skiffes Creek dam to be removed WJCC teacher charged…...
Norfolk festival to draw international harpists, including famous player
2+ week, 2+ day ago (586+ words) For two days this week, Norfolk will turn into a hot spot for harpists from around the world. The annual Hampton Roads Harp Festival and Competition, once a small regional affair, has grown into an internationally recognized event. This year's…...