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In 1898, Chesapeake Bay was so full of oysters that one grew on a lost set of dentures; today, more than 99% of the historic native population has disappeared
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (535+ words) In 1898, a dredging boat pulling debris from the floor of the Chesapeake Bay made a discovery that looked like something from a biological nightmare: a set of human dentures with a live oyster firmly attached to them....
This Traditional Virginia Dish Is a True Local Favorite - AOL
19+ hour, 25+ min ago (526+ words) Virginia is one of the states I come back to the most often, due to a combination of loved ones living there and a never-ending number of attractions and sights I want to visit time and time again. One of…...
Virginia governor to intervene in NextEra, Dominion merger over electricity price concerns
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (273+ words) Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Thursday she will intervene in the huge merger of NextEra and Dominion Energy, an unprecedented move at time when voters are angry over rising utility bills. "As a Virginian, I am deeply skeptical about whether…...
Virginia drought update: Improvement for Peninsula, officials say
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (172+ words) The drought warning for many Peninsula cities and counties has been de-escalated following recent rain, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The advisory has gone from a drought warning to a drought watch as of Thursday for many…...
Virginia cyclospora cases continue to climb as domestically acquired infections rise
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (350+ words) Virginia's cyclospora case count has risen to 162, a jump of 36 cases from the previous week, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health as of July 30, 2026. Of the 162 cases, 89 were domestically acquired — up 23 from the previous week. Another 36 cases…...
Virginia Credit Union Again Earns Top Honors From Richmond Magazine Readers as 'Best Credit Union,” 'Best Mortgage Lender”
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (238+ words) Each year, Richmond magazine readers vote for the area's best businesses and service providers, including those in the banking sector. This year marks the fifth consecutive year VACU has been honored as "Best Credit Union" and the third successive year…...
Virginia House District 2 Primary Election Live Results 2026
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (235+ words) El-Sayed told his supporters tonight that he wished he "was declaring victory right about now." "Turns out it takes a long time to count some votes in Michigan Millions of people are casting votes tonight Most of them don't have…...
Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 US House seats they hope to flip in November
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (880+ words) Shannon Taylor, the elected top prosecutor in a suburban Richmond county, will take on longtime GOP incumbent Rob Wittman in the 1st Congressional District. The coastal 2nd Congressional District, a true swing district with a heavy military presence, will see a rematch…...
2026 Virginia primary elections: Hampton Roads results
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (52+ words) The August primary elections in Virginia featured a slate of competitive races as candidates seek to secure their party's nomination for the general election in November. The August primary elections in Virginia featured a slate of competitive races as candidates…...
Virginia House District 5 Primary Election Live Results 2026
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (225+ words) Polls are closing at 11 p.m. ET in Washington state, where several interesting House races are on tap. Republicans are seeking a challenger as Democratic Rep. Millions of people are casting votes tonight Most of them don't have a deep understanding of…...