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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.
Politics
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.
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Photos: Cox wins class 5 wrestling title
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![A memorial full of flowers, balloons, hand-written notes and more continues to grow around two cruisers draped in black fabric parked outside of Virginia Beach Police Department's 4th Precinct on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.]( "A memorial full of flowers, balloons, hand-written notes and more continues to grow around two cruisers draped in black fabric parked outside of Virginia Beach Police Department's 4th Precinct on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.")
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![Around 10 inches of snow fell over the Hampton Roads region after a winter snow storm moved through the area.]( "Around 10 inches of snow fell over the Hampton Roads region after a winter snow storm moved through the area.")
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.
Opinion
Cartoon: Gravy Train
Cartoon by Dana Summers for March 4, 2025.
National News
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...