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What we know about Newport News’ Costco relocation: timeline, parking, gas and demolition
A bigger store. Twice the number of gas pumps and parking spots. Bulldozing for new space. Here's what's in the works, according to officials' discussions at a recent city planning commission.
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$70 million Hampton Logistics Center slated for fall completion
The city said it and developers are looking for tenants who are ready to move in to warehouses totaling roughly 500,000 square feet.
Politics
Kiggans co-sponsors bill making it a crime to shoot drone footage of military sites
The proposed bill would amend the law to address a growing use of drones by adversaries such as China.
Local News
Why 1775 is a ‘very special year’ for Hampton Roads reenactors
Local reenactors are pulling all stops to put on a free show for the public.
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![Christopher Newport’s Brenna Morefield, center, celebrates, along with teammates in the background, after Sammy Drew’s three-run homer in the third inning of a double header at Captains Park on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Newport News, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Virginia Wesleyan vs Christopher Newport")
Photos: VWU travels to CNU for ranked matchup
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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")
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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.")
Crime and Public Safety
Man dies in shooting on 35th Street in Newport News
Police are investigating a shooting in the city's Southeast community that left a man dead...
Sports
‘On the road again:’ ODU endures rigors of a baseball season with no true home
With Bud Metheny Baseball Complex undergoing a $24 million makeover, ODU opened the season with...
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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
State lawmakers take aim at ‘black market’ restaurant reservations
Legislators want to ban online platforms from selling reservations without a restaurant’s knowledge.
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Deportation fears add to mental health problems confronting resort town workers
Latino communities in Colorado’s mountain towns already experience heightened mental health concerns. Deportation fears increase...
Military
Military officials identify 2 Marines killed in crash during border deployment
Two Marines were killed when their vehicle crashed along the U.S.-Mexico border.
National Politics
States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs
Some states try to help enrollees find jobs. But states lack the data to show...
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A dog sofa offers an excellent dog bed solution that mimics human furniture for optimal...