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Her 'Idol' journey over, Virginia singer promises to keep chasing her dream
Even though her time on American Idol is finished, Grayson Torrence said she plans to continue pursuing her dream as a singer.
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Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.
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Wife of former US Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez was convicted of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes for help with their business dealings or legal troubles.
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Got allergies? Pollen counts are expected to remain high in Hampton Roads.
Unfortunately for those with allergies, pollen counts are expected to be high for the rest of the month.
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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
Police investigate on-campus shooting at Norfolk State that left 2 wounded
Police are investigating a shooting at Norfolk State University that left two men wounded on...
Sports
Larry Rubama: Norfolk State fans, celebrities turned out to welcome Michael Vick as new era begins
William "Dick" Price Stadium was the place to be on Saturday afternoon as fans welcomed...
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757Teamz softball Top 15: Hickory, Kellam lose to Richmond-area power but remain 1-2
The one-run losses did not drop either team in this week's 757Teamz softball Top 15,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
There’s a new kind of American whiskey, and distillers are buzzing about it
While U.S. distilleries have been making single malt spirits for a long time, local whiskey...
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Closing arguments set for Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial on charge she conspired to kill husband
She is the Idaho woman with doomsday religious beliefs who’s charged with conspiring to murder...
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
Trump renews attack on Federal Reserve Chair Powell, Dow Jones tumbles 1,000 points
Trump called Powell “a major loser.”
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