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New Chesapeake elementary school prompts rezoning plan affecting thousands of students
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (497+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Construction is underway on a new elementary school in Chesapeake's Culpepper Landing neighborhood, and the rezoning plan that comes with it could affect thousands of families across four overcrowded schools in Chesapeake. As of October 2025, all four primary…...
Virginia moves its 2026 primary election date from June to August amid redistricting push
1+ week, 1+ day ago (479+ words) Virginia's primary election is being moved from June to August 4 this year, a change that has drawn criticism from at least one local congresswoman and comes amid a broader redistricting push by Virginia Democrats. Normally, Democrats and Republicans pick their…...
Bill would help create Virginia coastal policy amid rising sea level
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (725+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " There could soon be statewide guidance on how to tackle issues that shape marine policy and advise on habitat, wetlands and coastal resilience policies. Del. Alex Askew, D-Norfolk, introduced House Bill 390 to form a committee of 10 science, environmental,…...
Virginia lawmakers pass over 800 bills at legislative session midpoint
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (408+ words) Virginia lawmakers have passed more than 800 bills as they reach the midway point of their legislative session, with measures that could significantly impact Hampton Roads residents and workers across the state. Among the most notable legislation is a bill to…...
Virginia Beach Planning Commission recommends approval for West Neck golf course development
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (224+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " More than 40 West Neck community residents packed a Virginia Beach Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night to voice their opinions on a controversial development proposal for the former Signature at West Neck Golf Course. After hours of passionate…...
Virginia lawmakers consider collective bargaining for public employees
1+ mon, 14+ hour ago (409+ words) Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would require local governments to engage in collective bargaining with public employees, potentially affecting more than 500,000 workers across the state. The proposed bill would mandate that local governments meet with employees who choose to…...
High surf advisory in effect along Virginia Beach
1+ mon, 3+ day 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
1+ mon, 4+ day 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…...
Chesapeake Area Shelter Team volunteers spend snow day keeping unhoused neighbors warm during winter weather
1+ mon, 4+ day 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…...
Virginia Senate considers 'Lexie's Law' to restrict geriatric parole for violent offenders
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (675+ words) A proposed Virginia law would prevent inmates convicted of serious violent crimes from being eligible for geriatric conditional release, sparking debate at the state Capitol. Senate Bill 209, known as "Lexie's Law," was introduced by State Senator Bill DeSteph and would…...