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‘Protect Your Parks’ protest held in Yorktown amid national park layoffs
The Protect Your Parks rally saw a huge turnout in support of national parks following nationwide layoffs of federal employees and services, including three Colonial National Historical Park employees.
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Prices rose along border ahead of Trump’s tariffs — now disruption looms
The prospect of a North American trade war has thrown the global economy into turmoil.
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Pentagon changes name of Georgia Army base back to Fort Benning, dumping Fort Moore
The base will be named for Cpl. Fred G. Benning, who served during World War I.
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Property values are up nearly 10% in Portsmouth since 2023
Portsmouth's total assessed property value for the upcoming fiscal year is projected at $10.9 billion, which represents a 3.6% increase over fiscal 2024 and a 9.4% increase over fiscal 2023.
Crime and Public Safety

24-year-old dies, 3 others wounded in shooting on Arcadia Avenue in Portsmouth
An investigation is underway after a 24-year-old man died and three other people were wounded...
Sports

David Teel: Hokies enter their toughest week on heels of promising win over Syracuse
The Hokies face their roughest week of the season: a Tuesday visit from desperate North...
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Boys basketball VHSL tournaments: Defending champs Woodside, Hampton highlight 8 teams vying for state title
The Wolverines, defending Class 5 champions, are trying to become the fourth boys basketball team...
Restaurants, Food and Drink

An Iranian-American chef sets out to demystify the cuisine of his youth in a cookbook
The dishes reflect the cuisine’s heavy use of herbs and sour flavors.
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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82
Carl Dean avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene.”
Military

The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border
Pete Hegseth has ordered elements of a Stryker brigade combat team and a general support...
National Politics

Federal workers face second Musk deadline to explain their work last week
The request has become a flashpoint within the government workforce.
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Best bridal sneakers and flats
One of the emerging trends of modern-day brides is the bridal sneaker or flat. These...