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Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is spearheading an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court hear a case centered on protecting parental rights to “make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children.” A coalition of 15 other states has joined Miyares on the brief including Alaska, Florida and Texas. If successful, the […] The post Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Fourteen projects in Virginia get millions in loans for affordable, special needs housing
Fourteen projects in Virginia have received more than $22 million in loans for affordable and special needs housing throughout the state. The projects will create and preserve 877 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households. Despite the need, no projects were selected in Staunton, Augusta County or Waynesboro. Three...
Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed most election bills of any governor in the first half of 2024
Thirty-eight bills related to elections passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in the first half of 2024. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed 13 of these, the most vetoes of election-related legislation by any governor during the period. Despite the vetoes, the 25 new laws related to elections adopted this year are the most of any state with a divided government.
Youth Sailing Virginia Celebrates Community and New Sailors
On June 22, Youth Sailing Virginia (YSV) hosted an open house and brought together the local community for a vibrant celebration of Summer Sailstice on Mill Creek. The event welcomed new sailors and featured YSV's new fleet of 18 FJs and two Cape Dory Typhoon Weekenders. The Summer Sailstice was...
Body of VA Man who Drifted Away from Boat Recovered in Chesapeake Bay
A simple jump off the back of a boat turned tragic in Newport News last week, as a man trying to retrieve a fishing net drifted away from the boat and lost his life in the water near Buckroe Beach. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission says the 58-year-old man, Keith...
Old Beach Farmers Market will relocate in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH — After years of squeezing into a narrow L-shaped restaurant parking lot, vendors of the Old Beach Farmers Market will soon be able to stretch out in a spacious new location. The venerable neighborhood market known for its fresh local produce, baked goods, meats and flowers is moving a block south to 18th Street starting Aug. 3. Tents will be set up between Cypress and ...
Second annual Beach Blanket Movie Festival
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The second-annual Beach Blanket Movie Festival is this week at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Starting Tuesday, July 16 watch free movies right on the sand at 29th Street. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. nightly. This year’s theme is “Jurassic Experience”. Watch family-favorites, sure...
Chesapeake Public Schools administrative offices relocating
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Chesapeake Public Schools are happy to announce the new location for their administrative offices, now located at 1421 Kristina Way. The following administrative offices have been consolidated and are all relocating to the new Greenbrier location on Kristina Way: This transition is expected to take several weeks. It’s recommended to call […]
Hampton waterfront property, formerly Wanchese Fish site, on the market for $4 million
One of the last working waterfronts and privately held developable deepwater sites in Hampton Roads is for sale. The 3.4-acre site in the Phoebus section of Hampton had been where wild-caught scallops, shrimp, oysters and other seafood arrived for processing and packing at Wanchese Fish Co. for decades before the operation relocated to Newport News two years ago. The property at 28-38, 48 and ...
JMU’s Trimble selected in the fourth round of MLB Draft by Miami
ARLINGTON, Texas (JMU Athletics) – With the 122nd overall pick, the Miami Marlins selected James Madison junior Fenwick Trimble in the fourth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday afternoon. Trimble is the 11th Duke drafted under head coach Marlin Ikenberry and marks the first time...
Navy Welcomes Carrier Strike Group TWO Home
JULY 15, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Naval Station Norfok to welcome the ships and squadrons of Carrier Strike Group TWO home, July 13-14. Secretary Del Toro was in Norfolk for the arrivals of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107). In May, Secretary Del Toro presented a Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) for forces assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, including the Eisenhower Strike Group, at the return to homeport ceremony of USS Carney (DDG 64).
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