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Water, water everywhere in Cranston’s Mill Pond, but not a drop to drink — yet

State water regulators say they’re planning to deny Restoration Systems Inc.’s request for a permit to take up to 15 million gallons a day from its Cranston’s Mill Pond in upper James City Council.

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What will happen to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline now that it’s been canceled?

In a filing with federal regulators made public Tuesday, the pipeline company proposed an approximately two-year timeline to unwind the work that was already done across West Virginia, Virginia and...

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Chesapeake Bay health remains at D-plus

A drop in the grade for the health of the Chesapeake Bay striped bass population offset modest improvements in key water quality measures.

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‘I’m on a mission to find my daughter,’ says mother of Gloucester woman...

Ashley Cerasole was reported missing on Dec. 3 after she walked out of the Cary Avenue Adult Home in Gloucester.

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‘It’s a very tough thing to watch someone fight through this’: West Point...

“I think people are starting to understand and appreciate what they have and the relationships they have with people,” Britton said. “It’s definitely been a time to rise up and stand up for your...

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel crash victim’s family grateful to learn marine...

Virginia Marine Police decided to keep combing the bay — two boats daily plus a plane — after the initial, multi-agency search was called off by the Coast Guard about 30 hours after the accident.

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After months of protests over systemic racism, Virginia creates Office of...

The move will “expand and reorganize” the state’s previous Division of Human Rights, according to a statement released Tuesday by the office of Attorney General Mark Herring, whose office oversees it.

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“Extremely dangerous:” Police looking for suspect who killed deer with an...

The deer was found not far from a popular walking path in Southern Shores.

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Newport News schools delays reopening as districts near tipping point

The district’s Return to Learn plan may resume once regional case numbers drop to lower levels, following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines about opening schools.

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Virginia Beach officer who handcuffed innocent Black man at Lynnhaven Mall...

The police chief announced that officers involved in the incident acted appropriately in detaining and handcuffing Jamar Mackey, but said two officers will be disciplined for not wearing face masks.

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North Carolina community college to offer course in mental health first aid...

Reported mental health symptoms have risen by about three times over last year, according to the CDC.

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Huntington Ingalls’ nautical drone business gets boost from Virginia...

The purchase of a unit of Spatial Integrated Systems Inc. should help the shipbuilder's unmanned surface vessels operate autonomously — that is, like a driver-less car.

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Norfolk St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled for second year due to coronavirus

The state's spike in cases — now at 5,000 per day — made the decision necessary, an organizer said. But she added: “There are 100% plans in place for next year.”

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Dominion Energy to give $500K in scholarships to minority students

Students must be high school seniors or graduates, or college undergraduates living in Virginia, Connecticut, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Wyoming or Utah.

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Newport News tax preparer gets 27 months in filing scam

Angela Harper is married to Vernon E. Green, 38, who is accused of killing Newport News police officer Katie Thyne a year ago

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Untreated wastewater diverted into James River from Newport News

With no other options, the Hampton Roads Sanitation District had to divert untreated wastewater into the James River after a major line break in Newport News.

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All Virginians wanting vaccine should have it by later this year, Northam says

Over 116,200 shots have been given throughout the state, with about 2,200 Virginians having received both doses of the two-part vaccine.

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55 coins, some more than 2,000 years old, were found on Outer Banks beaches....

Some of the coins, which date from 221 BC., will be features in a new app that will delve into their history.

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Some students to return to York classrooms Monday

Students in 12th grade will start hybrid, in-person instruction the following week.

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‘No child left online’: Williamsburg, James City parents protest virtual...

“There are more things at play. Yes, safety is important but there are other problems we need to fix. If you have the money right now your kids will be OK. But not all parents are in that same economic...

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