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What to expect from Norfolk State football under Michael Vick: ‘It’s gonna be gritty’

The Spartans kicked off their first spring practice under their first-year head coach on Tuesday — and things already feel different.

Head coach Michael Vick talks to his team at the conclusion of the first spring practice at Norfolk State University’s William "Dick" Price Stadium on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

After a flurry of signatures and vetoes over the weekend, Gov. Glenn Youngkin asked lawmakers Monday evening to amend the implementation of a controversial 2021 law shielding court records from public view until he is no longer in office.

Youngkin moves to delay controversial law sealing criminal, court records from public view

Ryan Odom has adapted while still adhering to an overarching academic mission he appreciates as a former Division III athlete at Hampden-Sydney in the face of a NIL-dominated landscape.

David Teel: Ryan Odom is part of UVA’s ‘culture shift’ into the lucrative world of NIL

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that he prepared 205 budget line amendments and eight item vetoes to the General Assembly's proposed budget amendments.

Youngkin revives sanctuary city ban, gaming commission, school vouchers in budget amendments

File photo of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center, signing an order. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, file)

Youngkin issues vetoes, rejects minimum wage increase and prescription drug review board

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Youngkin signs new batch of bills ahead of Monday deadline, bringing total up to 365
Youngkin signs new batch of bills ahead of Monday deadline, bringing total up to 365
Youngkin issues vetoes, rejects minimum wage increase and prescription drug review board
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Youngkin revives sanctuary city ban, gaming commission, school vouchers in budget amendments
Youngkin revives sanctuary city ban, gaming commission, school vouchers in budget amendments
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Meet Queen Neptune: Virginia Beach festival names first female ceremonial leader
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Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
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BYD also recently launched of a new sedan and unveiled a super fast charging system.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reports 2024 revenue over $100B, topping Tesla’s sales

BYD also recently launched of a new sedan and unveiled a super fast charging system.

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Putin gave the painting to Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, earlier this month.

Putin gifted a portrait of Trump to the US president

Putin gave the painting to Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, earlier this month.

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A survey about whether James Blair Middle School should be renamed is due Tuesday by noon.

WJCC school division wants community input on renaming James Blair Middle School

A survey about whether James Blair Middle School should be renamed is due Tuesday by noon.

Photos: ODU players show off for NFL scouts at Pro Day

About 10 football players from Old Dominion University demonstrated their skills for NFL scouts during Pro Day at ODU's S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk on Friday, March 21, 2025. James Cahoon, a quarterback from Division III school Bridgewater State University...
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Police are investigating after a man was found dead at a business Sunday afternoon.

Man dies in shooting on Cumberland Avenue in Portsmouth

Police are investigating after a man was found dead at a business Sunday afternoon.

Sports

Odom, 50, arrives with 10-plus seasons of head-coaching experience, including Division I stints at UMBC, Utah State and, most recently, VCU, none of which lasted more than five seasons.

David Teel: With top-10 resources, UVA could be Ryan Odom’s destination job

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First Colonial remains at the top spot. Atlantic Shores and Maury move up with big wins.

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More U.S. and Hampton Roads restaurants are rediscovering beef tallow. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new secretary of health and human services, has called for fast-food restaurants to return to beef tallow because, he said, seed oils — canola, soybean and corn oil — are "unknowingly poisoning" Americans. Nutrition scientists say claims such as these are not borne out by research.

What is beef tallow, and which Hampton Roads restaurants are using it?

More U.S. and Hampton Roads restaurants are rediscovering beef tallow. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the...

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A strong shipbuilding industry is critically important for the strength of the Navy and a key part of our national security.

Editorial: Congress, White House look to reform America’s shipbuilding industry

A strong shipbuilding industry is critically important for the strength of the Navy and a...

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Even with so many factors out of communities’ control, they can vastly improve their resilience.

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A public Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day Commemorative Ceremony will be held from 10-11 a.m. March 29 at the Armed Forces Memorial Monument, near Town Point Park.

Norfolk to honor Vietnam veterans at March 29 ceremony

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Close to a third of the agency’s top management is leaving or left recently.

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Close to a third of the agency’s top management is leaving or left recently.

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