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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to consider forming Hokie Ventures, LLC
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (672+ words) Virginia Tech is poised to join the growing number of universities that house athletic department revenue enterprises in a limited liability company. Hokie Ventures, LLC would be affiliated with the school and receive a start-up loan of up to $15. 2 million,…...
Chesapeake Bay's annual "dead zone" expected to be relatively mild in summer 2026
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (360+ words) Annapolis, Md. " The Chesapeake Bay's "dead zone" is expected to be relatively mild this summer, according to a forecast published this week by various Maryland and Virginia institutions. The Below-average nutrient runoff is expected to mean better conditions for Bay marine…...
Virginia Democrat faces backlash over Supreme Court justice comments
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (408+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A Virginia Democrat is facing backlash over comments he made about the future of Supreme Court of Virginia (SCV) Justice D. Arthur Kelsey, whose term expires next year. Del. Dan Helmer (D-Fairfax) spoke to the online publication the Virginia…...
Virginia Beach hosts 17th annual surf, art expo at the Oceanfront
21+ hour, 52+ min ago (113+ words) The 17th annual Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo is taking place this weekend at the Oceanfront on the Boardwalk between 3rd and 7th streets. The event is taking place from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. Saturday and. .. The 17th annual Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo is taking place…...
Gas prices pressuring Chesapeake locals and visitors to rethink their Memorial Day weekend travel
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (313+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Memorial Day weekend is here, and for the roughly 40 million Americans hitting the road, higher gas prices are a major factor in how " and whether " they travel. Lawrence Benson is making the drive from Manassas, Virginia to the…...
Sen. Favola turns focus to flipping seats in Virginia primary, considers reelection bid | ARLnow. com
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (393+ words) As she mulls over her own political future, Arlington's senior state senator is seeking to help Democrats pick up seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. Despite the Democratic redistricting map being overturned by the Virginia Supreme Court, Sen. Barbara Favola…...
Chesapeake's Deep Creek, Camelot area plan envisions future mixed-use opportunities
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (378+ words) CHESAPEAKE " A comprehensive plan intended to guide future growth and redevelopment in the Deep Creek and Camelot areas of Chesapeake envisions more mixed-use development and a well-connected "village center" for more than 40, 000 residents. City Council members this week adopted what…...
Most popular boy names in the 50s in Virginia - AOL
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1319+ words) Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 50s in Virginia using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born. Wayne is a name of English origin meaning "wagon…...
Just-signed Virginia law aims to cut power costs
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (443+ words) May 22, 2026, 11: 06 AM A new law scheduled to go into effect next year could help Virginians lower the cost of their utility bill. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a proposal that will allow homeowners and renters to begin using plug-in solar…...
Virginia's Civil Rights Trail: Six Historic Sites That Changed America
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (360+ words) More from Smithsonian magazine Explore powerful sites along Virginia's Civil Rights Trail where student activism, peaceful protest, and landmark legal battles helped reshape the nation's fight for equality Two-to-four hours is a good amount of time to thoroughly experience both…...