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Virginia state senator calls for data center moratorium
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia state senator is calling for an immediate moratorium on data center approvals and development in the Commonwealth, as debate over the facilities continues to grow. Republican State Sen. Glen Sturtevant, who represents Chesterfield County area, sent…...
Chesapeake city council begins process to create data center guidelines for the city
4+ mon, 6+ 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…...
Virginia voters to decide on redrawing congressional district maps
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the Virginia Department…...
Chesapeake engineers expect Elbow Road to reopen in August as Virginia Beach continues expansion on project
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (480+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — April marks six months since a section of Elbow Road has been closed due to construction on the Elbow Road project. The $84 million project spans across two cities, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Construction has been underway since September…...
Chesapeake Ruck Cancer race raises over $20,000 for local firefighters battling occupational cancer
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (383+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Over 360 people participated in the third annual Ruck Cancer 5K and 10K at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake on Saturday. The event raised more than $20,000 for local firefighters battling occupational cancer. The Ruck Cancer 5k and 10k aims to raise awareness and…...
Hybrid-electric seaplane startup 'Tidal Flight' expands operations in Chesapeake with $538K investment
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (829+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Hampton Roads aerospace startup is making waves in the aviation industry with plans to transform coastal transportation through hybrid-electric seaplanes that can land on any body of water. Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Tidal Flight will invest…...
Mayor West highlights economic growth and bringing more jobs to Chesapeake in annual State of the City address
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (714+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Mayor Rick West delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday at the Chesapeake Conference Center. He showcased a year of significant economic growth and outlined plans for continued regional collaboration that he says will benefit all…...
Chesapeake neighbor raises safety concerns over the lack of sidewalks and bike lanes in Deep Creek
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (288+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Andrea Roth-Ross lives just off Shell Road and said she would love to safely walk or ride her bike to her church, which is two miles away. However, she avoids doing so because of what she says are…...
Court documents reveal new details in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting that injured six bystanders.
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (368+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Newly obtained court documents reveal a different version of events in the Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting, conflicting with previous statements from a suspect's attorney. The shooting happened March 7 along Atlantic Avenue, where police say gunfire erupted during…...
8 injured in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting; 2 suspects sought, police say
5+ mon, 14+ hour ago (321+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Eight people were hurt in a shooting Saturday night at the Oceanfront, and police say at least two suspects remain on the run. Officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department were patrolling the area when they responded…...