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37-year study reveals impact of blue crab cannibalism in Chesapeake Bay
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (372+ words) An adult male blue crab attempts to cannibalize a smaller blue crab on a tether. (Credit: SERC Fisheries Conservation Lab) CHESAPEAKE BAY - Researchers have published a nearly 40-year study documenting just how prevalent cannibalism is in the Chesapeake Bay's blue…...
New study ranks Virginia among most innovative states, West Virginia near bottom
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (185+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - A new WalletHub report ranks Virginia among the most innovative states in the country while placing West Virginia near the bottom. WalletHub released its list of 2026s Most and Least Innovative States after comparing the 50 states and…...
How has the recent rain and snow affected Southwest Virginia reservoir levels?
13+ hour, 51+ min ago (321+ words) Southwest Virginia has been hit with both massive snowstorms and rain showers since the start of the year. All of the rainwater, melted snow, and water run off get collected into reservoirs and dams. It then gets put through a…...
Chesapeake police investigate early morning gunfire on South Military Highway
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (84+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Police are investigating a shots fired call in Chesapeake early Wednesday morning. Officers responded around 12:20 a.m. to the 2900 block of South Military Highway. At this time, police say the incident is under investigation and have not released additional details....
Bill allowing balcony solar kits in Virginia awaits governor’s signature
16+ hour, 59+ min ago (479+ words) Michelle Basch | [email protected] March 18, 2026, 4:16 AM Virginia appears ready to flip the switch to allow residents to use small solar panels that will provide power to their home or apartment and shrink their electric bills. Legislation allowing small and portable solar…...
Republican Andrew Rice wins Virginia House District 98 special election
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (246+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " Andrew Rice, a Republican political newcomer, won the race for Virginia House District 98 with 62% of the vote, according to unofficial results. A special election was held Tuesday in Virginia Beach. Rice 39," faced Democrat Cheryl Smith, 63. The seat was…...
Virginia House of Delegates District 98 Special 2026: Live Election Results
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (18+ words) Virginia House of Delegates District 98 Special 2026: Live Election Results'The New York Times Special Election race called...
Virginia Credit Union donates $2.5M to Radford University for financial education center
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (341+ words) RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - A $2.5 million gift from Virginia Credit Union was given to Radford University in order to begin work on building a new campus-based hub called, "The Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center, the university announced. Expected to open…...
Residents of Virginia Beach's 98th House District vote in special election
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (188+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Residents who live in Virginia Beach's 98th House District, which includes much of the city's Southside, will vote in Tuesday's special election. Voters may register to vote in-person at any time, including Election Day. Polls are open from…...
Recreational marijuana sales could be legal in Virginia starting Jan. 1
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (202+ words) Recreational marijuana sales could be legal in Virginia starting Jan. 1WTVR.com -- Virginia lawmakers have hashed out the latest attempt to launch Virginia's retail cannabis market " and all it needs now is the governor's signature The General Assembly on Saturday signed…...