Pack of feral dogs on the loose in North Carolina after killing 11 goats
Authorities in North Carolina say a pack of dogs is still on the loose after killing 11 goats in Cumberland County near Fayetteville.
View ArticleVirginia’s unemployment rate falls to 5.3%
The labor force shrunk by 15,589 during the month to nearly 4.28 million workers statewide, and is 167,459 workers short of a year ago.
View ArticleFor the first time, Virginia is setting aside capital funds to restore its...
Bringing oyster populations back has been a top priority because the shellfish play a key role in cleaning the Chesapeake Bay. Oyster reefs also protect shorelines from erosion and are habitats for...
View Article‘Trump turnout’ dooms Democrats’ hopes in North Carolina
A multimillion-dollar effort to take control of the state legislature before the next round of redistricting begins in 2021 failed, with the GOP actually picking up more General Assembly seats overall.
View Article50 families enjoy Thanksgiving meal boxes organized by former Peninsula...
The Peninsula group identified fifty families drawn from a database of children it mentors and from recommendations from several community and neighborhood organizations.
View ArticlePorn star and 3 Marines with ties to white supremacy charged in federal gun...
According to the feds, the crew filmed a “training montage” of themselves shooting guns near one of their homes in Boise, Idaho. The video ends with all four giving the “Heil Hitler” salute under a...
View ArticleAs coronavirus cases surge, Virginia leaders urge caution around the holiday
One in 10 Thanksgiving gatherings of 10 people in Virginia will include at least one person with COVID-19, a new analysis shows.
View ArticleAt sea with USS Ford as they get the last kinks out
USS Gerald R. Ford's sailors are drilling hard as they refine ways to use the carrier's many new features.
View ArticleApartment fire in York County sends one to hospital in critical condition
A fire at the Grafton Station Apartments in York County left one person injured.
View ArticleFor some, a stressful time - but help is out there
“They really need to know they’re not alone”
View ArticleCommercial driver’s license renewals can now be done online in Virginia
“The opportunity to renew online gives our commercial driving community a convenient service option and focus office appointment opportunities on transactions for customers who need in-person...
View ArticleRecord ABC sales: Bottoms up for the bottom line
Record sales at Virginia’s state-run liquor stores helped save the commonwealth’s pandemic-bruised budget, adding $545.3 million to the kitty — $45.8 million more than last fiscal year.
View ArticleEnergy-efficient systems coming to more than 1,000 Army homes at Fort Eustis...
New HVAC systems and LED lighting are coming to the Army housing.
View ArticleNewport News One City Marathon to be held virtually
The 2021 event will offer a new multi-race challenge option.
View ArticleChesapeake Public Schools to keep students in buildings as coronavirus cases...
At an emergency School Board meeting Monday afternoon, the district opted to stay on its present course of having some students report to brick-and-mortar buildings despite surging coronavirus cases.
View ArticleMain entrance to James City County Marina to close during improvement...
The main entrance to the James City County Marina will close beginning Nov. 25, as Phase I of the marina’s improvement project begins. The marina and Billsburg Brewery will both stay open throughout...
View ArticleNorfolk man dies after single-vehicle crash in Newport News, police say
The crash is under investigation and northbound traffic on Warwick Boulevard was blocked between 53rd and 55th streets. Police advised motorists to avoid the area.
View ArticleNewly formed Virginia Beach mass shooting commission includes the city’s...
This will be the third investigation into the tragedy. The selection of Stolle, whose office responded to the shooting as it unfolded, by the Senate Rules Committee drew some strong criticism.
View ArticleNewport News shipyard wins $2.2 billion contract for Columbia-class submarine...
The contract was awarded by General Dynamics’ Electric Boat division, which has worked in a partnership with Newport News building nuclear subs for the Navy for several years.
View ArticleVirginia’s push to legalize marijuana faces equity obstacles
Could legalizing marijuana in Virginia help address social disparities and inequities? That’s one of the topics the state’s legislative watchdog agency explores in a new report examining how the...
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