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Ads using Klan imagery target Black voters in Virginia redistricting vote
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (485+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Civil rights rhetoric and images of Barack Obama are being employed to…...
Large police response on Landing Creek Road in Chesapeake
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (72+ words) A large police presence was seen on Landing Creek Road in Chesapeake, VA late Wednesday night, and WAVY Photo has reached out to the Chesapeake Police Department for more information. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) " A large police presence has been sighted…...
Virginia trooper recovering after traffic stop turns into pursuit
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (46+ words) A Virginia State Police trooper is recovering in the hospital after a traffic stop for expired temporary tags turned into a police pursuit. A Virginia State Police trooper is recovering in the hospital after a traffic stop for expired temporary…...
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs Right to Contraception Act
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (100+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) " It is now a legal right in Virginia to access birth control after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the Right to Contraception Act into law on Wednesday. The law bars state and local governments from passing or enforcing…...
Virginia secures Elliott's future after milestone year
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (218+ words) Virginia athletic director Carla Williams announced Wednesday that football coach Tony Elliott has agreed to a contract extension through the 2030 season. Elliott guided the Cavaliers to a historic 2025 campaign, finishing with a program-record 11 victories. The season included a 13-7 win over…...
MOCA holds ribbon cutting for new Virginia Beach location
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (363+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) " Wednesday morning in Virginia Beach, the Museum of Contemporary Art, or MOCA, hosted a house-warming of sorts. "Today is our ribbon cutting celebrating the brand new Virginia MOCA that we are getting ready to open to…...
Gov. Spanberger address ICE, misinformation, and her Virginia poll numbers
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (451+ words) Legislative Action and Special Session Spanberger said she has signed hundreds of bills in recent days, with many new laws addressing student and school safety as well as the high cost of housing, healthcare and utilities. She has called a…...
Virginia Beach approves preservation of land near Pleasure House Point
13+ hour, 10+ min ago (552+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of less than an acre of land near Pleasure House Point Natural Area and Crab Creek, preventing the development of up to 10 duplexes or five single-family homes. The city was awarded two…...
Chesapeake neighbor raises safety concerns over the lack of sidewalks and bike lanes in Deep Creek
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (340+ 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…...
Virginia governor ends renewal of plates honoring Confederate figures
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (266+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill that will cease renewals of license plates honoring Robert E. Lee and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Delegate Dan Helmer, who represents part of Fairfax County, sponsored the bill. House Bill…...