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Norfolk State men hold on to win MEAC title, earn berth in NCAA Tournament

The Spartans stormed back to win and claim their first NCAA bid since 2022 and fourth in the school’s Division I era.

Norfolk State University guard Jaylani Darden (11) wipes tears from his eyes while celebrating after Norfolk State University defeated South Carolina State University 66-65 in the 2025 MEAC conference tournament championship at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 15, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Organizers estimate that about 60,000 people attended this year's annual event, which began in 1968.

Cloudy skies but bright mood at annual Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade

“I felt lost, I felt abandoned, like a friend put a knife in your back,” said a Ukrainian in Norfolk of the situation.

Ukrainian refugees in Virginia see uncertain future as Trump weighs denying legal status

Virginia State Police surround a crashed U-Haul truck on the interstate. (Courtesy photo / Virginia State Police)

After wrong-way chase on highway, state police apprehend 21-year-old who troopers say stole a U-Haul

The continuing resolution to keep the government funded through September divided Senate Democrats — those who opposed the funding measure said the resolution would lend too much authority to President Trump and DOGE to continue making sweeping federal cuts.

Here’s how Virginia’s senators voted on bill to avoid government shutdown

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Is Public Service Loan Forgiveness going away? Understanding Trump’s executive order

PSLF isn’t going anywhere, yet.

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President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One

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Trump’s declaration targeted Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang.

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The 34th edition of the rain-or-shine Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Sunday in Nags Head.

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Photos: D1 Indoor track and field championships

The Division 1 indoor track and field championships were hosted at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 15, 2025. Athletes from Hampton Roads were represented by colleges from across the country.
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Officers were called to the Calvert Squrare housing community early Saturday for a shooting. There, they found a 37-year-old man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Officers were called to the Calvert Squrare housing community early Saturday for a shooting. There,...

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The Rams will take on Loyola Chicago in a semifinal Saturday in Washington.

No. 1 seed VCU rolls to Atlantic 10 semis

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Although Menchville should again pose a major obstacle next season come state semifinal time, the Cavaliers are poised to win state championship No. 16. First, under a club affiliation, they'll play in "The Throne" tournament near New York against other nationally ranked teams.

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Cartoon by Walt Handelsman for March 16, 2025.

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Labor unions and retirees asked the court to issue an emergency order limiting DOGE’s access.

Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

Labor unions and retirees asked the court to issue an emergency order limiting DOGE’s access.

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