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Nearly every initiative in Virginia Beach's resort area has the thumbprint of Resort Advisory Commission members on it. The Virginian-Pilot examined the commission's role, accomplishments and guardrails it has in place to ensure objective decisions are made.
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The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more
Experts say prices are likely to increase quickly if China extends its import controls.
Politics
Marijuana legalization hits roadblocks after years of expansion
Lawmakers in several states this year have targeted marijuana in various ways.
Local News
Virginia Beach residents speak out against boat tax, library staffing cuts at budget hearing
At a budget hearing Wednesday, multiple people spoke against a proposed pleasure boat tax of $1.50 per $100 of assessed value for vessels 18 feet or longer. The revenue would be used to help offset city dredging costs.
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![Old Dominion University Zach Leite (20) is congratulated by teammates after crossing home plate for the teams first run of the game. Old Dominion University faced Louisiana at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 17, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Louisiana at ODU")
Photos: ODU hosts Louisiana at Harbor Park
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![Nurse Shannon Williams listens to 7-day-old Ivey Chavez’s heart and lungs at the Chavez home in Norfolk on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Williams is a nurse with the “First Year Focus” program that provides prenatal and postpartum services to expectant and new mothers who are in the Navy and Marine Corps. Both of Ivey’s parents, Isis and Enoc, are active-duty Navy. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "First Year Focus- Maternal Nusring Program")
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![Annamarie, left, and her dad, Gary Camen, sit with their dogs Juno, on the left, and Fred, on the right, during bark in the park day at Harbor Park on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Norfolk Tides vs Gwinnett Stripers")
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![Spectators take in a sunny day as the Norfolk Tides face the Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 10, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Gwinnett at Tides")
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![Jermaine Woods hands his son Jeremiah Woods, 7, an NSU basketball jersey before taking a family photo during a press conference officially introducing him as the new head women’s basketball coach at Norfolk State University on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Jermaine Woods NSU women’s bball")
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![Christy McGurgan of Virginia Beach at Town Point Park in Norfolk Saturday morning, April 5,2025 to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The protest called "Hands Off" is in conjunction with demonstrations being held Saturday in all 50 states opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and his allies. Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot]( "Town Point Park protest in Norfolk.")
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![Kellam’s John Maggio (6) celebrates after a first half goal. Kellam faced Hickory at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 3, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Hickory at Kellam BSOC")
Crime and Public Safety
Hampton prosecutors want charges dropped — for now — in Cory Bigsby case
Hampton prosecutors are asking to drop dozens of child neglect and abuse charges against Cory...
Sports
Admirals again shut out Wheeling, take 2-game series lead in ECHL playoffs’ first round
Goaltender Thomas Milic finished with 33 saves and Darick Louis-Jean tallied the opening goal.
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757Teamz baseball Top 15: Cox still No. 1, Cape Henry moves back into the rankings
Top-ranked Cox remained unbeaten. Greenbrier Christian, Ocean Lakes and Cape Henry move up with big...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Why fancy Easter dinners are dying – and what we’re eating instead
Welcome to a new era of Easter dining, where less really is more.
Opinion
Editorial: Founding principles in focus as America’s 250th birthday celebrations begin
There may be no better time for Americans to remember the principles on which these...
National News
A US citizen was held for pickup by ICE even after proving he was born in the country
The man was released after his case received widespread coverage.
Military
Navy secretary says need for new shipbuilding is a ‘national emergency’ at local visit
Navy Secretary John Phelan visited the Newport News and Norfolk shipyards on Wednesday as part...
National Politics
Iran-US talks over Tehran’s nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat
Whether the two men find common ground could mean success or failure in the talks.
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