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Gov. Youngkin signs 2-year state budget, which includes toll relief for Hampton Roads
The Republican governor and Democrats, who hold majorities in both chambers, clashed in recent months, causing budget negotiations to go into overtime. While improved communication may have helped the impasse, there was another factor at play — legislators ended up having more money than expected due to higher than expected state revenue collections.
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Yes, you can balance homebuying and summer travel
House hunting can be exhausting, especially in today’s competitive market. So if you need a vacation, are you throwing away your shot at success?
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Trump is increasingly directing personal attacks against independent rival Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Directing such attacks at Kennedy may signal concern from Trump and his campaign about the independent’s bid.
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Close Encounters: Many ospreys spotted in Virginia Beach
Ospreys, a yellow-crowned night heron, killdeer and glossy ibis were recently spotted around Hampton Roads.
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![The Norfolk Admirals were defeated by the Adirondack Thunder 5-2 in game four of the North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 10, 2024. Game five will be Saturday, May 11, 2024.]( "The Norfolk Admirals were defeated by the Adirondack Thunder 5-2 in game four of the North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 10, 2024. Game five will be Saturday, May 11, 2024.")
Photos: Admirals drop game four
The Norfolk Admirals were defeated by the Adirondack Thunder 5-2 in game four of the North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 10, 2024. Game five will be Saturday, May 11, 2024. -
![The Adirondack Thunder defeated the Norfolk Admirals 2-1 in game 3 of the North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 8, 2024. The Admirals will host game four on Friday, May 10, 2024.]( "The Adirondack Thunder defeated the Norfolk Admirals 2-1 in game 3 of the North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 8, 2024. The Admirals will host game four on Friday, May 10, 2024.")
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![The Norfolk State University men won first place and the Norfolk State University women placed second in the MEAC Outdoor Track and Field championship.]( "The Norfolk State University men won first place and the Norfolk State University women placed second in the MEAC Outdoor Track and Field championship.")
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![Gloucester defeated Heritage at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia, as seen on May 7, 2024.]( "Gloucester defeated Heritage at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia, as seen on May 7, 2024.")
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Photos: Gloucester softball routs Heritage
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![The photo staff at The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press was honored with 19 total awards, including seven of nine first place spots at The Virginia Press Association awards ceremony.]( "The photo staff at The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press was honored with 19 total awards, including seven of nine first place spots at The Virginia Press Association awards ceremony.")
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![Cox boys and girls lacrosse each defeated Landstown at Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 3, 2024.]( "Cox boys and girls lacrosse each defeated Landstown at Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 3, 2024.")
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Photos: Cox boys and girls lacrosse each defeat Landstown
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![Photos: Allen Iverson Roundball Classic kicks off at Bethel High School]( "Photos: Allen Iverson Roundball Classic kicks off at Bethel High School")
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![Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 after a score in the top of the seventh inning at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024.]( "Greenbrier Christian defeated Norfolk Academy 2-1 after a score in the top of the seventh inning at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 2, 2024.")
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Photos: Greenbrier Christian defeats Norfolk Academy
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![Photos: Smithfield softball holds off Poquoson for narrow win]( "Photos: Smithfield softball holds off Poquoson for narrow win")
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Photos: Smithfield softball holds off Poquoson for narrow win
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![No. 7 First Colonial faced No. 8 Princess Anne at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 30, 2024.]( "No. 7 First Colonial faced No. 8 Princess Anne at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 30, 2024.")
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Photos: First Colonial travels to Princess Anne
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![Photos: Menchville baseball triumphs over Woodside]( "Photos: Menchville baseball triumphs over Woodside")
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Photos: Menchville baseball triumphs over Woodside
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![Louise and Greg Battaglia didn't need much convincing to join the Historic Garden Week Show in Virginia Beach last week. "I love the fact that the garden club comes through and does these amazing arrangements," Louise Battaglia said. Floral arrangers, "have used a lot of flowers out of their own yards, and a lot that are native to Virginia. It's really an honor. "]( "Louise and Greg Battaglia didn't need much convincing to join the Historic Garden Week Show in Virginia Beach last week. \"I love the fact that the garden club comes through and does these amazing arrangements,\" Louise Battaglia said. Floral arrangers, \"have used a lot of flowers out of their own yards, and a lot that are native to Virginia. It's really an honor. \"")
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Can Missouri GOP remove candidate for governor with alleged KKK ties? Judge to decide
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This week at Harbor Park: Norfolk Tides return home above .500 after two-week road trip
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757Teamz boys soccer Top 15: Unbeaten Great Bridge stays on top, Landstown makes a move
Great Bridge (13-0) and Landstown (13-1) are No. 1 and No. 2 in the regular...
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Norfolk Academy easily repeats TCIS boys tennis tournament title
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N.C. trooper shoots Virginia Beach man after chase on Saturday
A North Carolina State trooper shot a Virginia Beach driver Saturday who pointed a handgun...
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Editorial: Modernization effort aims to speed ship construction and repair
A modernization effort at Norfolk Naval Shipyard is one of many needed to address a...
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Column: Comparing the Sweden and U.S. responses to COVID-19
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Collapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosives
Crews have set off a chain of explosives to break down the largest remaining span...
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U.S. special operations leaders are having to do more with less and learning from the war in Ukraine
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