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Democrats preach affordability, Republicans question new Virginia tax proposals
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (591+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Affordability was one of key issues that candidates focused on during last November's elections in Virginia. Now a few weeks into the 2026 General Assembly session, Democrats say they are on their way to delivering results, but Republicans say…...
Previewing No. 18 Virginia basketball’s Tuesday night matchup vs Pitt
1+ day, 8+ min ago (293+ words) The #18 Virginia Cavaliers (18-3, 7-2 ACC) have entered the home stretch of their 2025-2026 campaign. With ten total games and nine ACC contests left on the schedule, the "Hoos will be looking to get back on track against the Pittsburgh Panthers (9-13, 2-7 ACC) on…...
Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace will reach Ashland on seventh day in Virginia
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (294+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace will travel from Richmond to Ashland on their seventh day in Virginia. The Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October and plans to end in…...
Virginia lawmakers push heat safety protections for workers
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (195+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " State representatives are considering legislation to protect Virginia workers from extreme heat as advocates emphasized the urgent need for workplace safety standards at a Monday press conference. Union members from Local 400 and policy leaders highlighted the critical need…...
Virginia lawmakers advance veteran suicide prevention bill
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (28+ words) Improving tracking and responding to suicides involving veterans and military service members is in legislation advanced by lawmakers in Virginia. House Bill 529 would create a Suicide Prevention ......
The 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (438+ words) The 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards Virginia Business //February 2, 2026// Virginia Business is proud to continue honoring that legacy for the fourth year with our 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards. This year's 29 honorees " nominated by our readers and editors " represent a…...
High surf advisory in effect along Virginia Beach
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (174+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " It was a windy day in Virginia Beach after we got some of that snow. You can see the impact in the waves with high surf conditions that lasting until 4 a.m. Monday. I spoke to folks who braved…...
Fire displaces 16 residents at Chesapeake apartment complex
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (182+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Firefighters in Chesapeake responded to a fire in the Greenbrier section of the city that displaced more than a dozen residents. Firefighters were called to the Harmony at Oakbrooke apartments at 301 Clearfield Avenue at 10:37 a.m. after someone reported smelling…...
Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies fall to No. 4 Duke
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (471+ words) The Virginia Tech Hokies have had some success against the Duke Blue Devils over the years in Blacksburg, so there was some excitement heading into Saturday's game. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be as the No. 4 Blue Devils defeated the…...
Chesapeake Area Shelter Team volunteers spend snow day keeping unhoused neighbors warm during winter weather
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (455+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " A Chesapeake volunteer is spending his snow days serving others instead of staying home during this weekend's winter storm. Tom Schlosser has been volunteering with the Chesapeake Area Shelter Team, also known as CAST, for a decade. The…...