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These are the landlords who evicted the most Norfolk tenants last year
A company that operates private, off-campus rental properties for Old Dominion University students and Norfolk's public housing authority were the city's two biggest evictors in 2024, according to new data and analysis from the Equity Center at the University of Virginia.
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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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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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757 athletes gear up for Virginia High School League state indoor track and field championships
Grassfield's girls, who won the state Class 6 indoor title in 2023, have a good...
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
2 leaders of a group suspected of smuggling 20,000 immigrants are arrested in Los Angeles
The criminal network was responsible for the deaths of seven immigrants without legal status.
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...