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Norfolk mayor announces MacArthur developer, plans for Military Circle library and fitness center
Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander announced plans for a new library and fitness center at the former Military Circle mall site, and a new lead developer for a mixed-use project at MacArthur Center.
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An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren’t having it
The plaintiff got permission to play a prerecorded video, but used an avatar.
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The agency helped improve health care safety in a country where thousands die of medical errors each year.
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James City planners recommend denial of part of proposed developments near Eastern State
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Sports
Coppin State’s Jermaine Woods named Norfolk State women’s basketball coach
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High school scoreboard: Poquoson baseball team stops No. 15 Smithfield
No. 1 Hickory defeated Bayside in softball with a final score of 13-3, featuring home...
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Recipe: Pork chop crusty rolls conjure delicious memories of Hong Kong
These mouth-watering fried pork chop sandwiches are prepared with the chop bone kept in.
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