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Virginia seeks stay after redistricting ruling
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (433+ words) Virginia election officials filed an emergency motion in the state Court of Appeals seeking to block a circuit court ruling that invalidated the results of this week's redistricting referendum. The "Motion for Emergency Stay" was filed on behalf of Elections…...
New study tells us what's up with what's going down with the sinking Chesapeake Bay
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com February 10, 2026, 6: 40 AM It has long been known that the Chesapeake Bay region is sinking, and an extensive new study led by Virginia Tech now details how fast, with rates that vary widely. The Virginia Tech…...
Virginia Tech study tracks sinking land in Chesapeake Bay region
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) " A new study by researchers at Virginia Tech has determined how fast the land is sinking in the Chesapeake Bay area, and among major adjacent cities, Hampton had one of the most rapid rates of subsidence....
Queen Camilla Visits a Virginia Horse Farm for Final Stop of U. S. State Visit
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (688+ words) Queen Camilla visited Smitten Farm in Virginia to highlight the U. S. horse racing industry's health and welfare efforts She met with breeders, conservationists and organizations supporting retired racehorses and improving safety for horses and jockeys The equestrian excursion nodded to her…...
Virginia voters to decide on redrawing congressional district maps
1+ week, 3+ day ago (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a. m. " 7 p. m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the'Virginia Department of Elections" website....
Chesapeake considering raising toll rates on Expressway, Dominion Boulevard
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (677+ words) CHESAPEAKE " City leaders are considering increasing toll rates on Chesapeake's two tolled routes to keep revenue and debt coverage sustainable long term. The toll rate increases would apply to the southern segment of the Chesapeake Expressway that spans the Battlefield…...
Chesapeake engineers expect Elbow Road to reopen in August as Virginia Beach continues expansion on project
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (480+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " April marks six months since a section of Elbow Road has been closed due to construction on the Elbow Road project. The $84 million project spans across two cities, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Construction has been underway since September…...
Chesapeake Beach Icon Rod "N" Reel Ready for Summer After Major Upgrade
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (532+ words) CHESAPEAKE BEACH " Rod "N" Reel Resort has completed a multi-phase transformation and is welcoming guests to a revitalized waterfront destination on the Chesapeake Bay just in time for the 2026 summer season and its 80th anniversary. "Rod "N" Reel has always been…...
Chesapeake Expressway toll rates increase May 1
10+ hour, 47+ min ago (149+ words) The video above is WAVY's February coverage of the council's approval of the toll increase. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) " A weekend trip to the Outer Banks is about to get more expensive. Tolls on the Chesapeake Expressway, which is the primary…...
Chesapeake fitness studio owner partners with unique nonprofit that's helping her nonverbal son find his voice
1+ week, 1+ day ago (425+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Kandice Broadnax opened Ascend Bungee Fitness in Chesapeake in 2022. While the studio is a big part of her life, she said her son, Bryson, is her whole world. Bryson was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. "Originally, he…...