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The day terror changed us and a Virginia governor stepped up to lead and restore confidence
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1132+ words) There are times when I sit alone and think back — trying to unearth details best left buried — and it all still feels like a nightmare, one that hasn't softened even through the gauzy filter of 25 years gone by. It's not…...
Chesapeake’s Lauren Coughlin posts win, halve on Solheim Cup’s first day
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (652+ words) Chesapeake native Lauren Coughlin was part of United States tandems with one victory and one halve during the first day of Solheim Cup women’s team competition in Cromvoirt, Netherlands. The overall score was tied at 4 entering Saturday’s second day, in…...
The surrendered sword that gave birth to America returns to Virginia
4+ week, 1+ day ago (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...
Meta settlement a 'down payment on reforms,' says Virginia AG
2+ week, 3+ day ago (320+ words) A $17 billion settlement between the owner of Facebook and 48 states, including Virginia, is a “down payment on reforms” to make social media more accountable to the needs of children, Virginia’s attorney general said. In a media call with Virginia journalists…...
Virginia rolls out more secure EBT cards to curb SNAP benefit theft
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (705+ words) Virginia is replacing traditional food-assistance benefit cards with chip-enabled versions designed to make it harder for thieves to steal SNAP benefits from families. About 749,000 state residents receive assistance through the program. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the state has…...
Chesapeake marks 25 years since 9/11 with remembrance ceremony at City Park
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (56+ words) Chesapeake residents gathered Thursday evening to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, singing "God Bless America" and reflecting on where they were that day. Chesapeake residents gathered Thursday evening to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, singing "God…...
Firefighters continue to battle large Chesapeake mulch fire
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (56+ words) Chesapeake firefighters are still working to fully extinguish a large mulch fire in Bowers Hill after the fire broke out at a construction facility on South Military Highway. Chesapeake firefighters are still working to fully extinguish a large mulch fire…...
Smoke from Chesapeake fire traveling north
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (50+ words) The smoke coming from a fire that has burned for more than 12 hours in Chesapeake is blowing north toward the Hodges Manor neighborhood, across High Street, the Western Freeway and past Craney Island toward Hampton, according to WAVY Chief Meteorologist…...
Virginia residents pack school cafeteria to question Dominion's proposed massive new gas plant
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (411+ words) Debate over Virginia's growing electricity needs spilled into a packed school cafeteria in Cumberland County, where residents confronted Dominion Energy over its plans for a major new gas plant. Supporters claim it will lead to jobs and tax dollars, but…...
Des Kitchings explains what Virginia's offense needs next after run-heavy opener. Stream of General Videos
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (143+ words) Virginia offensive coordinator Des Kitchings explains why the Cavaliers leaned so heavily on the run against NC State and what comes next for the passing game. Des Kitchings explains what Virginia's offense needs next after run-heavy opener. Virginia offensive coordinator…...