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Portsmouth track athlete who struck opponent with baton charged with assault, reports say
Alaila Everett, a senior at Norcom High, was competing in the Virginia High School League Class 3 championships last week when she struck Brookville High’s Kaelen Tucker during the second leg of the 4x200-meter relay race at Liberty University in Lynchburg.
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Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market.
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A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
Despite its popularity, the IRS Direct File’s fate remains unclear as Elon Musk and DOGE cleave their way through federal bureaucracy.
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James City County gears up for 12th annual Summer Camp Fair
The free fair will offer residents a chance to learn about local and regional summer camps as well as activities and educational opportunities.
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Norfolk house fire leaves 2, including police officer who responded, hospitalized
Norfolk police and firefighters responded to fire at an Oakdale Farms home early Wednesday morning....
Sports
ODU baseball team will play home games at War Memorial Stadium, Harbor Park
ODU is spending most of this season on the road as renovations are made to...
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Larry Rubama: Green Run and coach Kenneth Harris want another state title, this one without an asterisk
Green Run boys basketball coach Kenneth Harris leads the Stallions against Albemarle of Charlottesville in...
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Savory olive oil and buttery pistachios bring sophisticated flavors to tangy-sweet lemon bars
Bring balance to the dessert by incorporating a small measure of olive oil.
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Cartoon: Anxious Times
Cartoon by Dana Summers for March 13, 2025.
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Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
The move has been delayed in part because of concerns it could jeopardize chicken exports...
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Kaine pushes bill to reinstate thousands of fired veterans: ‘This is unacceptable’
With Virginia hit hard by mass firings, lawmakers and veteran groups are rallying behind an...
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Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
As they sat in the Oval Office, Trump said Ireland takes advantage of the United...
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