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Virginia plantation’s story on lives of formerly enslaved people
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (1294+ words) SPLC Will Continue to Advocate for Voters" Rights, Despite Court Decision to Uphold Prince George"s County, Maryland Council Map " Learn More Vincent Carter, 72, has lived his entire life in Gum Springs, Virginia. The town is within walking distance of…...
This Virginia County Is Ground Zero in the Battle Over Data Centers
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (1760+ words) When he took office in February 2023, Weir championed the creation of an advisory panel to weigh in on issues of data center growth and noise. When he died, the group was putting the finishing touches on a proposed noise ordinance…...
Virginia General Assembly targets Confederate iconography in new legislative push
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (363+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia lawmakers are advancing bills to remove Confederate symbols from state law and strip tax exemptions from Confederate-linked organizations, reigniting debates over how the state should address its Civil War legacy. One piece of legislation would remove "Carry…...
Virginia Beach Planning Commission recommends approval for West Neck golf course development
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (224+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " More than 40 West Neck community residents packed a Virginia Beach Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night to voice their opinions on a controversial development proposal for the former Signature at West Neck Golf Course. After hours of passionate…...
Chesapeake high-speed internet project will expand connectivity
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (220+ words) CHESAPEAKE " The city has completed its 18-mile portion of a regional broadband fiber optic ring connecting south Hampton Roads cities. And a broader city-owned network being constructed around Chesapeake is expected to expand high-speed internet options for residents next year....
Marylanders can use tax returns to support Chesapeake Bay
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (178+ words) Marylanders have an easy way to support conservation efforts while filing their taxes. The Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund allows residents to make tax-deductible donations to support environmental restoration and education programs, according to a community announcement. The fund,…...
Chesapeake VA Clinic still faces 199 vacancies, VA Secretary tells Congress
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (49+ words) Longtime MMA referee "Big" John McCarthy worked his first fight at UFC 2, then helped shape the rules and the officiating of an entire sport. At 63, he hopes his legacy will be carried on by the MMA ... Chesapeake VA Clinic still…...
Parent raises concerns over racial language at Chesapeake basketball game
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (668+ words) A parent raised concerns Monday night about alleged racial language directed at her son during a high school basketball game, prompting a response from Chesapeake Public Schools. In a statement, the district said it is aware of concerns surrounding Friday's…...
Chesapeake Police seek suspect in laptop theft
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (35+ words) Chesapeake Police are searching for a suspect after it said nearly $7,000 worth of MacBook laptops were stolen. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/chesapeake-police-seek-suspect-in-7k-macbook-laptop-theft/...
Chasing Cobia and Sheepshead Through the Chesapeake
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (140+ words) Fishing is a big part of the story in Virginia Beach, with late spring and summer offering shots at myriad migrating species. The post Chasing Cobia and Sheepshead Through the Chesapeake appeared firs... - Northern and mid-Atlantic species migrate south to…...