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9+ hour, 51+ min ago   (499+ words) Virginia's drought has reached a point where state and local leaders say voluntary conservation might not be enough if conditions keep deteriorating. Rainfall is far below normal, and stress is showing up in reservoirs, streamflow, soil moisture, and groundwater, raising…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (42+ words) A proposed battery storage facility has sparked a heated debate in Chesapeake. Hear what residents and the developers have to say. A proposed battery storage facility has sparked a heated debate in Chesapeake. Hear what residents and the developers have…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (126+ words) The Chesapeake Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating 28-year-old Jordan Alexis Hernandez, who was last seen on June 10. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an endangered missing woman....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (120+ words) Virginia Tech offers up one of the best tailgating spots, one that fits the whole family. Hokie Village is free to enter and features everything from live music to food trucks and games, and even... Vote now for Virginia Tech!...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (736+ words) How can homeowners decide which type of metal roofing performs best in Virginia weather? The answer is outlined in a HelloNation article that breaks down the practical differences between R panel and standing seam roofing systems. The piece explains how…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (601+ words) Virginia Humanities overcame financial setbacks to distribute 29 competitive grants this month that will provide vital monies to cultural organizations across the state. Eleven of the grant recipients are based in Hampton Roads. “The good news is that some federal funding…...

3+ day, 2+ min ago   (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (124+ words) Manila clams, a popular global delicacy known to also be invasive, could come to the Chesapeake Bay — but may not necessarily harm the ecosystem, experts say. Deadly motorcycle crash closes I-95 lanes in Baltimore, causes major delays Ocean City beach…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (341+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia ended fiscal year 2026 with a preliminary $936.3 million General Fund surplus after tax collections exceeded expectations. Preliminary accounting shows revenues grew $2.09 billion, or 6.7%, during the fiscal year, leaving the commonwealth with a surplus of nearly $1 billion above…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (41+ words) The Chesapeake School Board has selected Dr. Doug Brubaker as Chesapeake Public Schools' superintendent, according to a press release. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/the-chesapeake-school-board-selects-dr-doug-brubaker-as-chesapeake-public-schools-superintendent/...