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Three Hampton Roads localities vote ‘no’ to sales tax increase used to fund school construction

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — All Hampton Roads area localities rejected a local sales tax increase of 1% to be used to pay for new construction or major renovation of schools within each of those localities. A majority of voters in York County, Isle of Wight County and Mathews County, along with Newport News, Norfolk and […]

York County, VA · 6d

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Rent in Hampton Roads is growing faster than almost anywhere else, new report shows

This year’s Regional Benchmarking Report by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission presents a mixture of good and bad news. “The big picture is that Hampton Roads is stable and growing, but slowly, and in some cases we are falling behind similarly sized metro areas,” said Nikki Johnson, an economist with the commission.

Hampton Roads, VA · 6d

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Chesapeake voters raise concerns after voting machine goes down on Election Day

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A voting machine issue at a Chesapeake polling place on Election Day left some voters frustrated and questioning whether their ballots would be counted. The issue happened Tuesday at the YMCA on Taylor Road in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake, where voters were told a voting machine had stopped working and a replacement was being sent to the precinct.

Chesapeake, VA · 6d

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‘I’m over it’: Some Chesapeake voters ready for Election Day to be over

After months of campaign ads, mailers and political texts, some Chesapeake voters say they are ready for Election Day to be over.

Chesapeake, VA · 6d

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Norfolk moves forward with Phase II of school consolidation

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — This multi-phase plan has gone through a few changes since its inception. Norfolk School Board members voted on Phase II at its Wednesday night meeting. It would force a handful of elementary schools to close during the next academic school year. They were originally going to delay this decision by another […]

Norfolk, VA · 4d

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Veterans Voices: Cancer is major risk for vets from wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

Millions of American veterans who served in two major wars are at risk for cancer.

Chesapeake, VA · 4d

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Nearly 300 homes proposed for former White’s Nursery as rezoning heads to Chesapeake Planning Commission

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Nearly a year after News 3 first reported on concerns from Deep Creek neighbors about plans to redevelop the former White’s Nursery and Garden Center property, a revised proposal for the roughly 75-acre site is moving forward. Kotarides Developers is seeking to rezone the property...

Chesapeake, VA · 4d

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Heavy rain causes flooded streets around Norfolk

Norfolk, VA · 3d

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Jen Kiggans joined by former Gov. Youngkin and House Speaker Mike Johnson at rally

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Preparations and rallies were happening up until the very last minute, especially those vying for the 2nd Congressional District in the Virginia House of Representatives, as incumbent Republican Jen Kiggans was in Virginia Beach Monday night with former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and House Speaker Mike Johnson to meet voters. […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 7d

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Virginia's Former Army Base Is A Haunted National Monument With A Stone Fort & Eerie Museums

Get your fill of both military history and ghost stories at this former army base in Virginia, a national monument housing the largest stone fort in the U.S.

Hampton, VA · 4d

WAVY News 10

Norfolk EDA becomes first public body to potentially help fund direct flights to Europe

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The “critical first domino has fallen,” according to those working to bring transatlantic flights to Norfolk International Airport. Wednesday, Norfolk’s Economic Development Authority voted to pass a resolution that states, among other things, that the body may make financial contributions to the Hampton Roads Transatlantic Air Service Coalition, or HRTASC, fund […]

Norfolk, VA · 5d

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Veterans Voices: Cancer is major risk for vets from wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

Editor’s note: 10 On Your Side is marking the accomplishments of veterans in November with our series, Veterans Voices. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Millions of American veterans who served in two major wars are at risk for cancer. Dr. Bruce Waldholtz, a gastroenterologist who is on the national board of the American Cancer Society, knows […]

Chesapeake, VA · 4d

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Norfolk adds 11 local food businesses to catering list after Bon Appétit program

Eleven food businesses completed Norfolk's eight-week Bon Appétit program and can now cater city events. A seventh cohort launches in March.

Norfolk, VA · 7d

Combat Rated

The future USS Patrick Gallagher, which the Navy calls the final ship built in the Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA configuration, reached her Norfolk homeport for the first time on Oct. 13

DDG 127 is in Norfolk. The future USS Patrick Gallagher, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, her home port, for the first time on Oct. 13, after her crew sailed her down from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, according to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. She also […]

Norfolk, VA · 6d

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Virginia, North Carolina remain in drought despite summer rain, flooding

Remember all that heavy rain and flooding Hampton Roads experienced earlier this summer? You might think it would have been enough to pull the region out of a drought.

North Carolina · 4d

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Despite summer flooding, Virginia, North Carolina remain in drought

North Carolina · 4d

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Norfolk City Hall has internet connectivity issues on Election Day, more possible through out the week

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – It was a stressful Election Day for election workers in Norfolk City Hall as they navigated internet issues through out most of the day. As voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots at precincts throughout the Mermaid City, the folks working behind the scenes in Norfolk City Hall were […]

Norfolk, VA · 5d

The Cool Down

Solar aid for thousands of Virginia households remains frozen despite court orders to restore it

"For low-income folks, this kind of disappointment is akin to what they're used to."

Virginia · 7d

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