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A Portsmouth track athlete struck another runner with a baton during a race. Then the death threats began.
Alaila Everett and her relay team were disqualified during the meet last week at Liberty University in Lynchburg, and the VHSL declined to comment specifically on the incident and whether Everett faces additional punishment.
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Court upholds conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor
Part of Dabate’s appeal questioned the reliability of the Fitbit evidence.
Politics
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump’s labor secretary
Several prominent labor unions, including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, endorsed Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination.
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Chesapeake works to halt major development in rural southern area
The actions are intended to halt some by-right, uncontrolled residential development by addressing a zoning loophole that allowed developers to skirt the typical level of city scrutiny and build in historically rural areas with greater density than would otherwise be...
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Crime and Public Safety
Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege
A San Bernardino, California, pastor and one-time city council candidate was arrested this week on...
Sports
Virginia Beach product Donald Hand Jr. voted ACC’s Most Improved Player
The Eagles (12-19) failed to qualify for the league tournament this year, but the 6-foot-5...
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High school scoreboard: Boys from Veritas Collegiate Academy of Chesapeake win NCSAA basketball championship in Ohio
Marcqell Freeman provided consistent scoring for the Spartans as they beat teams from West Virginia,...
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A Grow Your Own Food workshop and farmers market in Newport News
Newport News is having a Grow Your Own Food workshop, farmers market and container garden...
Opinion
Cartoon: Billionaire Snack
Cartoon by David Horsey for March 11, 2025.
National News
New York State fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike
Guards upset over working conditions began illegally walking off the job Feb. 17.
Military
Court-martial convenes for Pentagon leaker already facing years behind bars
Jack Teixeira was sentenced in federal court last year to 15 years in prison.
National Politics
Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
An email with the subject line, “A Spoon is Better than a Fork” went viral.
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Carpet shampoo can help you clean odors and stains out of your carpet and prevent...