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Spanberger signs bills to ban firearms at Virginia's public colleges, universities
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (516+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) " Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed legislation at the University of Virginia (UVA) on Tuesday to protect students" and faculty"s safety on public college and university campuses following a deadly 2022 shooting. On Tuesday, May 12, it was announced in…...
Virginia Beach has more than 900 lakes and ponds. Caring for them can be a challenge.
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (687+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " The city is home to over 900 lakes and ponds, and while scenic, the water can be a source of frustration. Problems can include flooding, trash, erosion or even an influx of mosquitos and snakes, but when homeowners or…...
You're supposed to lose games': Unbeaten 45-0 Virginia Wesleyan softball team eyes national title
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (631+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH "Unbeaten, dominant and sights set on a showdown in Salem. The Virginia Wesleyan softball team (45-0), propelled by the pitching duo of senior Emma Adams and sophomore Hannah Hearl, claimed its 17th Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship and the overall…...
Secretary of State discusses 2026 primary election outcomes in West Virginia
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (200+ words) West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner sat down to discuss the outcomes of the 2026 primary election, including challenges posed, statewide successes and what voters can anticipate for the general election in November. BRIDGEPORT, W. Va (WDTV) - West Virginia Secretary of…...
VCU expands nursing program to fight Virginia's nurse shortage
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (443+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Nurses nationwide are retiring or leaving the profession early due to burnout faster than nursing programs across the country can replace them. Now Virginia Commonwealth University is expanding its nursing program to help address a statewide shortage of…...
Chesapeake city council begins process to create data center guidelines for the city
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (462+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Chesapeake City Council has is taking the first step toward creating a formal policy governing where data centers can be built in the city " a move that comes after a proposal last year to build one next to…...
Man hospitalized after shooting in Chesapeake's Holly Cove area
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (169+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Chesapeake Sunday afternoon, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. Police said officers responded around 2: 34 p. m. on May 10 to the Holly Cove area after a caller reported hearing a single gunshot and…...
Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (334+ words) The move came after the Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a constitutional amendment that voters narrowly passed just last month. The 4-3 state court decision found that the Democratic-controlled legislature improperly began the process of placing the amendment on…...
Democrats Ask U. S. Supreme Court To Halt Virginia Redistricting Ruling
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (391+ words) Corporate consolidation is forcing newsrooms to shut down, and the very concept of a free press is facing daily attacks. The traditional media model is broken, which is why Huff Post relies on readers like you to survive. Join Huff…...
What's next for Virginia Dems after state's Supreme Court strikes down redrawn map
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (477+ words) NPR's A Martinez asks New York Times correspondent Reid Epstein what Democrats in Virginia are planning now, after their redrawn election map was struck down by the state's Supreme Court. EPSTEIN: The legislature would then appoint new Supreme Court justices,…...