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Should Virginia Beach have at-large council members? Election system may be put to a vote
The City Council will vote next month on whether to include a charter change referendum question on this year's ballot. The question would ask voters whether they want to keep the current single-member district system or if they support a voting system with some at-large seats on council.
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Automakers report stellar sales ahead of Trump’s tariffs taking effect
Automakers sold nearly 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. in March, up 13.6%.
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Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth’s office
It's another step in the far-reaching effort to eliminate so-called DEI content.
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Man hit by vehicle, killed while trying to cross Mercury Boulevard in Hampton
A man died Monday night after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the westbound lanes of Mercury Boulevard.
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![Ocean Lakes midfielder Sydney Hunn (8) controls the ball as she runs from the defense of Western Branch defender Brinley Miller (10). Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "HSSOC WB at OL")
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![Max Ketcherside holds his daughter, Della Ketcherside, 2, on his shoulders for a stroll under the cherry trees at Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 29, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Cherry Blossom Festival 2025")
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![The Norfolk Tides faced the Durham Bulls on opening day at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 28, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Tides Opening Day 2025")
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![Nina Murthy of Princess Anne controls the ball against Taleah James of Warhill during the first half at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Va., March 25, 2025. Princess Anne won 3-0. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Girls High School Soccer")
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Crime and Public Safety
Codi Alert issued for teenage girl last seen in Hampton
A Codi Alert has been issued for a 17-year-old who was last seen in Hampton.
Sports
Ryan Odom’s 6-year UVA contract nearly doubles his VCU pay
Ryan Odom's guaranteed first-year compensation of $3.25 million nearly doubles his $1.7 million VCU salary
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York baseball player should not have been ejected for excessive pine tar on bat
The ejection could automatically have prohibited third baseman Trevor Evans from playing in York's subsequent...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Cheesy homemade manicotti is the star of this budget dinner for four
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Cartoon: Not Left Enough
Cartoon by Michael Ramirez for April 2, 2025.
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Unsolved violent crimes in Native American communities to get more attention with FBI surge
Temporary duty assignments began immediately and will rotate every 90 days.
Military
Last US soldier found dead after Lithuania training accident. 3 others identified
The final U.S. soldier who went missing in Lithuania has been found dead, bringing to...
National Politics
Melania Trump says courage is ‘based in love’ as she honors women from around the world for bravery
Melania Trump recognized eight women with the International Women of Courage Award.
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