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Virginia Beach School Board could see power shift in January

The Virginia Beach School Board will have a new majority in January, with seven members who have been supported by the city’s democratic committee. The 11-person board is supposed to be apolitical. School board races are nonpartisan, but candidates are endorsed by the city’s Republican and Democratic parties.

Virginia Beach, VA · 1d
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New Maury High School takes shape in Ghent as Norfolk community signs beam

City leaders, school officials, alumni and community members gathered to sign a steel beam that will soon become a permanent part of the new Maury High School in the city's Ghent neighborhood.

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Newport News to create $9.5 million seafood market, revamp industrial park

Drive to the eastern end of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News and you’ll mainly find warehouses, industrial buildings and parking lots before the roadway terminates at the James River. But in a few years, this area will play host to a revamped waterside seafood market, where citizens can eat the catch of the day as […]

Newport News, VA · 3d

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Pipeline replacement project could cause traffic delays in Chesapeake through mid 2027

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Drivers traveling along Bainbridge Boulevard or Chesapeake Drive in Chesapeake could experience traffic delays in the coming weeks as a pipeline replacement project continues near the busy roadway. The project, led by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), involves replacing more than a mile of aging...

Chesapeake, VA · 1d
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We Ranked The Most Nostalgic Places In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

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Hampton City Council receives update on work to turn former Deaf and Blind School property into a park

HAMPTON, Va. — Beyond the gate at the site of the former Virginia State School for the Deaf and Blind in Hampton wasn’t much Thursday, but with a few million dollars and a little more time it was expected to look much different. “It’s really good to see...

Hampton, VA · 2d

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Portsmouth council incumbent Bill Moody says he lost reelection by 21 votes

Portsmouth City Council incumbent Bill Moody said he lost reelection by 21 votes to Mark Whitaker after initially being declared a winner. He plans to request a recount.

Portsmouth, VA · 2d

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Norfolk council approves $1.5 million to study Southside flood protections, major flood fixes remain years away

Norfolk residents waiting for major relief from flooded underpasses and waterlogged streets will likely have to wait until at least 2028 for key upgrades to take shape. The multi-year wait comes as city leaders unanimously approved a $1.5 million agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday to study coastal storm risk protections for Southside communities, including Berkley, Campostella, Campostella Heights, Diggs Town and Oakwood.

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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Thanks To A Social Committee That Plans Weekly Events, Retirees Are Finding Their People At This 55+ Community In Suffolk, Virginia

Moving after 55 can feel like starting the first day at a new school, only with more boxes and a mortgage. Down in Suffolk, Virginia, one neighborhood has found a simple fix for that nervous feeling. A group of residents runs a social committee that fills the calendar with weekly...

Suffolk, VA · 1d

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When Alex the Plumber isn't connecting pipes, he's connecting people to local history

The polo shirt reads Siren Pipeworks Plumbing & Gas, and so does the van the guy wearing it just hopped out of. Yet Alex Smith hasn’t pulled up to a home with a clogged toilet or a business with a leaky pipe. With his cell phone, tripod, microphone and...

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic change of command

NORFOLK, Va. (NRMA) — Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett was relieved by Rear Adm. Brad Rosen as commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA), during a ceremony at Hangar Bay LP-33 onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 29. Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Brad Collins, served as the presiding officer...

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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'Can't wait to see': I.C. Norcom's $10.2M athletic complex renovation to bring turf, expanded track and more

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — I.C. Norcom High School's athletic complex is getting a $10.2 million renovation that will upgrade its playing fields, expand its track and add new amenities for athletes and fans. The city said the contract for the project is $10,227,015.75, funded through the city's Capital Improvement Program...

Portsmouth, VA · 3d

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'A lot of great work ahead of us:' Joe Griffith becomes first millennial elected to Hampton City Council

HAMPTON, Va. — Joe Griffith is urging optimism as he prepares to join Hampton City Council. “I just want people to remain optimistic about the future," Griffith said. “I think we have a lot of great work ahead of us, and I’m excited to contribute to that, but I also think that it’s great that we’re reflecting the diversity of our city in all the ways we can. So, that includes bringing young people to the table so that they can be part of government."

Hampton, VA · 1d

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Portsmouth's AI Trash-Sorting Plant Expands Under $450M, 20-Year Deal

A Colorado-based startup called AMP has built an artificial-intelligence-powered facility in Portsmouth, Virginia that uses cameras, robotics and pneumatic jets to pick recyclable materials out of household garbage, and it is now expanding under a long-term regional contract while a similar pilot takes shape nearly 700 miles away in Kent County, Michigan.

Portsmouth, VA · 1d

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Virginia Beach School Board wants to use excess revenue for HVAC, wellness day rather than city cross-country trail

After hours of discussion that spanned several meetings, the Virginia Beach School Board decided it wants to use excess funding on division needs rather than helping the city design and build a cross-country trail. The debate hinged on whether allocating the $3 million to the trail would help build goodwill...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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Aggressive Dog Laws in Virginia: Dangerous vs. Vicious Dogs, Owner Duties, and Bite Liability

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Aggressive dog laws in Virginia do not give any dog a free pass, and they do not treat every bite as an automatic crime either. The state uses a court process to label dogs “dangerous” or “vicious,” and a separate civil system to decide who pays when someone is hurt. That split surprises many owners … This article, Aggressive Dog Laws in Virginia: Dangerous vs. Vicious Dogs, Owner Duties, and Bite Liability , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Alaska: Criminal Charges, Civil Claims, and Your Next Steps • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Idaho? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options • Aggressive Dog Laws in Missouri: Liability, Seizure, and Local Rules

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Community ‘food forest’ finally breaks ground in Newport News

Nonprofit leaders are working to transform a plot of land in the Southeast neighborhood into a “food forest” where neighbors can roam through greenery and pluck produce for free. The Newport News Green Foundation recently broke ground on the $1 million Sarfan Food Forest, which has been in...

Newport News, VA · 2d

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Portsmouth Cares Thanksgiving food box giveaway returns this weekend

The annual Portsmouth Cares Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway is back this weekend, offering over 350 turkeys with sides and fixings on a first-come, first-served basis.

Portsmouth, VA · 3d

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SS United States’ Newport News legacy lives on as famed ship is sunk

As the SS United States is sunk off the coast of Florida to begin a new life as an artificial reef, pieces of the historic ocean liner and its legacy remain in Newport News, the city where it was built.

Newport News, VA · 3d