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What we know about Virginia International Gateway’s outage, when power should be restored

A minor power outage at Virginia International Gateway should be cleared up by midday Friday, according to a spokesperson.

The Port of Virginia and the Virginia International Gateway in Portsmouth on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. A power outage Friday morning impacted traffic at the terminal. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

Maple Tree Pancake House was a breakfast staple in the resort area for 42 years. Roulla and Reino Lindroos owned and operated it, but after the 2023 fire, they decided to retire. Atlantic Waffle Co. will take its place.

New Oceanfront breakfast spot opens on Atlantic Avenue after fire burnt down previous structure

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said this week the current management contract to keep Jefferson Lab operations running will be extended while the Department of Energy rebids a new contract.

Youngkin says current Jefferson Lab management contract will be extended during rebid process

The job fair will take place this weekend at the Virginia Beach Convention Center Saturday and Sunday.

Virginia Beach’s Dome to host a job fair this weekend. Here’s where, how to apply.

No. 1 Kellam and No. 4 Great Bridge played to a 1-1 tie in boys soccer, with the Knights' goal by Caleb Perry and the Wildcats' goal by Jayden Mosquera, assisted by Cole Schuler.

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