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Hampton Roads legislators take different approaches to town halls
Democrats have been holding in-person town halls across Hampton Roads to hear from constituents, while Republicans have opted for virtual options like telephone town halls.
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Mortgage accelerator loan: What is it and how does it work?
Here’s an overview of the two main types of mortgage accelerator programs.
Politics
The ‘return’ of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn
Scientists say the Trump administration's embrace of de-extinction won't help endangered species.
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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
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ODU displays speed, fight and competitiveness in spring game
Head coach Ricky Rahne said his biggest takeaway is that the Monarchs got better across...
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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.
Opinion
Cartoon: The Squeeze
Cartoon by Bill Bramhall for April 21, 2025.
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Today in History: April 21, Prince dead at age 57
Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times, was found dead...
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
Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law
Deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law have...
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