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Virginia Beach approves new speed cameras in school zones

The Virginia Beach City Council voted Tuesday to approve operation of speed cameras in school zones. It will take about four months to select the sites and install the equipment. A 30-day warning period will occur before citations are issued.

A school zone speed camera in use at Greenbrier Middle School on Friday, April 19, 2024. Virginia Beach will soon install speed enforcement cameras in school zones.

Chesapeake Mayor Rick West touted municipal accomplishments both big and small during his State of the City address Wednesday. He noted the city's private capital investments in 2024 totaled $1 billion.

Chesapeake mayor touts $1B in capital investments in State of the City address

A tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning are in effect for Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas.

Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning issued for Hampton Roads

The Norfolk Federal Building and the Owen B. Pickett United States Custom House were among the more than 400 properties the federal government identified for disposal. But then the list went offline.

On potential Trump cutting block: 2 Norfolk federal buildings

The seal is seen at the Department of Veterans Affairs

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

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These are the landlords who evicted the most Norfolk tenants last year
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The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads
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On potential Trump cutting block: 2 Norfolk federal buildings
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75 mph winds and 'strong tornadoes' possible Wednesday in Hampton Roads
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

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Confidence among U.S. consumers has soured sharply because of expectations for higher inflation.

Wall Street rallies after Trump pulls back on some of his tariffs

Confidence among U.S. consumers has soured sharply because of expectations for higher inflation.

Politics

That beat the 32.2 million people who watched Biden’s final State of the Union address.

Trump reaches 36.6 million television viewers for first address to Congress in second term

That beat the 32.2 million people who watched Biden’s final State of the Union address.

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A 60-year-old York County woman has been charged following a fatal collision on Merrimac Trail that killed a 43-year-old male pedestrian and injured his female companion.

Charges filed in James City County pedestrian hit-and-run

A 60-year-old York County woman has been charged following a fatal collision on Merrimac Trail that killed a 43-year-old male pedestrian and injured his female companion.

Photos: Admirals defeat Everblades at Scope

The Norfolk Admirals defeated the Florida Everblades 4-1 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 5, 2025.
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Photos: Class 5 basketball region championships
Photos: Class 5 Region B boys basketball semifinals

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The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is warning customers about a scam in which fraudsters pose as toll agencies and claim you owe money for unpaid tolls.

Virginia DMV warns of new fake toll text message scam

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is warning customers about a scam in which fraudsters...

Sports

Lafayette boys swim to second, Grafton takes fourth in VHSL Class 3 championships

The Rams finished below only Western Albemarle, which also took the girls championship.

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Hampton Roads athletes performed well at the state indoor meet, including the Woodside boys winning the Class 5 state indoor title and Grafton boys victorious in Class 3.

Woodside boys win Class 5 state indoor track and field title; Grafton boys win in Class 3

Hampton Roads athletes performed well at the state indoor meet, including the Woodside boys winning...

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Cartoon by Mike Luckovich for March 6, 2025.

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The VA is now being examined by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Veterans speak out on the Trump administration’s plans to cut the VA’s budget

The VA is now being examined by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

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Senate confirms former Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general

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