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Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump

The mass firing of federal employees since Trump took office in January is pushing out veterans who make up 30% of the nation's federal workforce.

James Stancil is seen outside the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

The Norfolk School Board voted 6-1 to approve the first design concepts for the new Maury High School plans Wednesday. The Norfolk City Council and School Board will still have to approve final design plans and a guaranteed maximum price for the project.

Norfolk School Board votes to approve initial Maury High School design concept

Sean Durugordon scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half and ODU dominated the final 14 minutes of play.

ODU uses second-half surge to beat Louisiana in Sun Belt Conference Tournament opener

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.

Virginia Beach approves new speed cameras in school zones

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

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These are the landlords who evicted the most Norfolk tenants last year
These are the landlords who evicted the most Norfolk tenants last year
The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads
The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads
On potential Trump cutting block: 2 Norfolk federal buildings
On potential Trump cutting block: 2 Norfolk federal buildings
Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning issued for Hampton Roads
Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning issued for Hampton Roads
School cancellations in Hampton Roads ahead of storm
School cancellations in Hampton Roads ahead of storm
Man dies after fight in Virginia Beach; investigation underway
Man dies after fight in Virginia Beach; investigation underway
Norfolk’s Commonwealth’s Attorney condemns bill that would prevent federal funding for sanctuary cities
Norfolk's Commonwealth’s Attorney condemns bill that would prevent federal funding for sanctuary cities
Heavy fire burns Broadway Nightclub in Norfolk
Heavy fire burns Broadway Nightclub in Norfolk
75 mph winds and ‘strong tornadoes’ possible Wednesday in Hampton Roads
75 mph winds and 'strong tornadoes' possible Wednesday in Hampton Roads
Chesapeake man, 39, dies after being struck by tractor-trailer on I-664
Chesapeake man, 39, dies after being struck by tractor-trailer on I-664

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Trump delays tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month

This is the second one-month postponement Trump has announced.

Politics

The resolution against Rep. Green was approved in a mostly party-line vote of 224-198

The House censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump’s joint address to Congress

The resolution against Rep. Green was approved in a mostly party-line vote of 224-198

Local News

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

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.

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.
Photos: Green Run defeats Maury in quarterfinals
Photos: Class 5 basketball quarterfinals at Woodside
Photos: Cox wins class 5 wrestling title
Photos: Thousands pay their respects to slain VBPD officers
Photos: Class 5 basketball region championships
Photos: Class 5 Region B boys basketball semifinals

Crime and Public Safety

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

David Teel: ACC goes Darwinian in settling lawsuits with FSU, Clemson

No one got everything it wanted. Everyone got something. That’s what happens in negotiations.

757Teamz

In the state Class 4 swimming and diving championships, the runner-up Jamestown girls and sixth-place Warhill boys paced area teams.

High school scoreboard: Princess Anne, Menchville girls to meet in Class 5 basketball semifinals

In the state Class 4 swimming and diving championships, the runner-up Jamestown girls and sixth-place...

Restaurants, Food and Drink

a recipe for green spring gumbo with chicken andouille

This Mardi Gras gumbo comes from a new cookbook linking healthy eating to good sleep

Authors developed the book's recipes based on research at Columbia University's sleep center.

Opinion

Cartoon: Connecting the Dots

Cartoon: Connecting the Dots

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National News

The judge says the executive branch was trying to put itself above Congress.

Second federal judge extends block preventing the Trump administration from freezing funding

The judge says the executive branch was trying to put itself above Congress.

Military

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.

National 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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Swing into fun with the best kids golf clubs

Kids’ golf club sets usually consist of six or fewer clubs. There are woods, irons,...