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Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
FOIA Friday: $223 for one email, Portsmouth needs redo on pay records
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Candidate Hung Cao in attendance at Regional Republican Picnic
WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV)—The Regional Republican Picnic was held Thursday night at the Weyers Cave Community Center. Many Virginia leaders, including Attorney General Jason Miyares and US Senate Candidate Hung Cao, were in attendance. Dozens of locals packed the community center for the family-friendly event, at which Miyares was...
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
Dormant shopping center to become condos
A unanimous vote by the Suffolk City Council authorizes Coastal Virginia Partners, LLC. to proceed with plans to construct a new 78-unit condominium complex at 1226 white Marsh Rd. During their Wednesday, July 17 meeting held at City Hall, council voted seven to 0 to approve RZN2023-007 (Conditional) to rezone and amend property on 1226 […] The post Dormant shopping center to become condos appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Bacteria Concerns Lead to Swimming Ban at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
A swimming advisory has been issued for a key section of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The advisory spans from 22nd Street to 37th Street, covering popular tourist spots like the Neptune Statue and the bustling boardwalk. The Virginia Department of Health issued the advisory after routine tests showed high levels...
Former SHS football standout remembered for his ‘big heart’ on anniversary of unsolved double homicide
July 18 marked a grim anniversary for Derek Holmes. A year ago on that date, police found 22-year-old Kyonne Edwards, Holmes’ best friend and former football teammate from their time at Smithfield High School, shot to death at Jersey Park Apartments in town. Holmes remembers the day beginning with the sound of his sister’s voice […]
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