1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (877+ words) RICHMOND "Lawmakers this session introduced companion bills to study how the state's energy infrastructure can be more efficient. These bills come amid growing bipartisan concerns about rising energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of clean energy. Del. Lee…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (379+ words) CHESAPEAKE " Even a city that spans more than 350 square miles and boasts around 250, 000 residents can still be considered a small town. A "small town feel" and regionalism were the themes of Chesapeake Mayor Rick West's annual State of the City…...

3+ day, 2+ hour 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…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (202+ words) At its annual meeting on March 9, the Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association announced its new board of directors for 2026. Among those elected are president Nicole Pereira, general manager of Amber Ox Public House; vice president Ania Prowchowska, general manager of Food…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (412+ words) Virginia Beach will be losing one of its most beloved petite treats. For generations, Virginia Beach residents have enjoyed the iconic petit fours from Plaza Bakery. The miniature iced cakes " topped with signature pastel-colored buttercream roses " have been a staple…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (242+ words) Dr. Ashesh Buch, an interventional cardiologist at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, led the development of introducing a coronary microvascular dysfunction testing program to the region. Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is the first non-academic health system to offer the diagnostic service in…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (418+ words) Thousands of runners and their supporters congregated Sunday in Virginia Beach for the annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, and a runner from Chesapeake won the women's championship over 26. 2 miles. Emma Somers, 25, finished the 26. 2-mile course in 2 hours, 57 minutes, 13 seconds, a 6: 46 pace…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (533+ words) CHESAPEAKE " A former Chesapeake sheriff's deputy attempted to publicize jail footage of an incident involving an inmate by sending it to an independent reporter, according to recently obtained court documents filed in a criminal case. According to a criminal complaint…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (141+ words) Carleigh Wenzel's two free throws with 1. 7 seconds remaining enable the Hokies to win after the Cavaliers had erased a 23-point deficit. Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Virginia's congressional representatives react to U. S. -Israeli strike against…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (654+ words) States can lead by calling for an Article V Convention limited solely to congressional term limits, U. S. Term Limits" Ibraheem Samirah writes. February brings many familiar observances " Presidents Day, Valentine"s Day and Black History Month " but it also includes a…...