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Cleaning wastewater with electrons? Jefferson Lab studies how Hampton Roads...

The concept of using an accelerator to beam wastewater with electrons is not new. But the devices have not been small or cost-effective enough to get industry on board. Enter the physicists in Newport...

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Hampton Roads Regional Jail is in crisis. But you wouldn’t know it from this...

If the latest deaths and two sheriffs’ plans to pull their inmates out were discussed, it wasn’t in public view. The board met in private for over two hours.

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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to speak at Regent University commencement

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo served as a U.S. Army officer and represented Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, among other leadership positions in the...

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Hampton University giving raises to all employees

The raise puts the private university in line with public universities in the state.

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Double whammy for the Outer Banks: First thunderstorms with possible...

Hatteras Island may be hit hardest as the storm passes over eastern North Carolina. Then, as part of the same weather system, a cold front pushing through on Friday will bring north winds gusting up to...

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FBI warns of COVID vaccination scams that ask for money, personal and...

The FBI and Virginia Department of Health have been alerted to numerous fraud schemes in which people have been asked to pay a fee to get their vaccine, get early access to one, or to get on a waiting...

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School divisions canceling activities because of severe weather

“Due to the potential of strong to severe storms later today, all after-school activities & programs to include athletics are canceled today,” Hampton City Schools wrote in a tweet. “We have been...

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Traffic safety improvements planned for 2 James City County intersections

These improvements are based on the findings of roadway safety analyses that VDOT conducted in collaboration with James City County

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Judge won’t toss charges against gun-toting Chesapeake men accused of...

Lawyers for the two men had argued that there was no evidence they interfered or tried to interfere with election-related activities and that it appeared they were being punished for their beliefs.

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Elizabeth River Project receives its largest donation in history, organizers say

Norfolk residents and longtime supporters Pru and Louis Ryan donated $2.1 million to the organization’s Next Wave capital campaign.

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William & Mary’s Lemon Project hosts virtual symposium centering on history,...

“Four Centuries of Black Women in America: Freedom, Activism and Justice for All” will be held virtually Monday through March 27.

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Gale-force winds, coastal flooding — even snow — possible Friday as second...

“If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed,” the weather service said. “Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect...

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He was a Newport News police officer. She was a court clerk. Now, they own a...

O’s Cakes opened at the Patrick Henry Mall last weekend.

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Warner, Duckworth call for action on military families’ food insecurity

The senators said such a plan should consider ending a barrier that keeps military families from access to federal nutrition assistance programs, the result of counting the Basic Allowance for Housing...

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This headline could’ve been written 250 years ago: Carriage accident in...

No serious injuries but horses broke loose and a high-dollar carriage met a tree.

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Back home in Norfolk at last, USS Winston S. Churchill sailors opt for...

The destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill is back in Norfolk after nearly nine months at sea.

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Newport News shipyard vaccination push moves into high gear

The shipyard is trying to hit a goal of vaccinating 70% of its 25,000 employees, said Dr. Steve Apostoles, the shipyard’s medical director.

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1 dead after being hit by vehicle in Newport News

Police received a call at 11:05 p.m. of an auto-pedestrian accident and after arriving at the scene, the pedestrian was pronounced dead.

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America’s enemies are targeting businesses. This FBI office focuses on...

“We’re not about compliance ... Coca-Cola keeps its secret receipt in the vault, we’re not interested in the ingredients of Col. Sanders' chicken”

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Virginia’s vaccine supply is finally about to surge. But health officials may...

Depending who runs them, vaccination events are often staffed with a mix of volunteers, public health staff, health care professionals and public safety employees. With an influx in doses, local health...

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