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Smithfield pub is first in Virginia to attain prestigious British certification for cask ale
The Fiddlin’ Pig, a British pub in Smithfield has attained a Cask Marque accreditation, a prestigious designation that shows it serves a cask ale with the highest standards for taste, temperature, aroma and appearance.
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Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpers
The push marks a rare instance of policy crossover with Democratic President Joe Biden.
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Layoffs begin at US health agencies charged with tracking disease, researching and regulating food
The notices came just days after President Trump moved to strip workers of their collective bargaining rights at HHS and other agencies.
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Damaging 60 mph wind gusts, scattered thunderstorms possible as storm moves through Hampton Roads
Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in Hampton Roads Monday, thanks to a storm system moving across the South and into the region at night.
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Photos: Norfolk wins Sunday finale against Durham
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1 dead after Norfolk house fire
A person died in a house fire in the 900 block of Avenue I Monday...
Sports
Larry Rubama: Hampton coach Maurice Pierce leads Team USA at World Track Championships
Hampton University track coach Maurice Pierce had a March to remember as he was the...
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757Teamz girls soccer Top 15: Key non-district games this week could provide some separation
Games on Tuesday could provide some separation for the Top 15: Four games will involve...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Recipes: Eggs too expensive? Here’s how to bake without them
Here's how to make Ginger Apricot Muffins, Buttermilk Pancakes and Jelly Donut Cupcakes with an...
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Cartoon: Granny Too?
Cartoon by David Horsey for April 1, 2025.
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Today in History: April 1, US forces invade Okinawa during World War II
American forces launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa during World War II.
Military
In Lithuania, 3 US soldiers found dead in an armored vehicle. 1 is still missing.
Three of the U.S. Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead in their...
National Politics
Thousands of workers at nation’s health agencies brace for mass layoffs
Nervous employees waited to see whether pink slips would arrive in their inboxes.
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