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Thomas leads No. 21 Virginia against NC State after 26-point game
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (270+ words) Virginia Cavaliers (11-2, 0-1 ACC) at NC State Wolfpack (10-4, 1-0 ACC) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 Virginia visits NC State after Malik Thomas scored 26 points in Virginia's 95-85 overtime loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Wolfpack are 8-1 in home games....
Mesabi Humane Society no longer accepts animals from Virginia
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (170+ words) Mayor Larry Cuffe said the city is open to a new agreement, but claims the Humane Society wanted $600 per animal for shelter services. "Mayor Cuffe said "It really costs about $120,000 for the city to provide these services. Well, we don't…...
Proposed sales tax could help fund public transit in Northern Virginia
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (268+ words) With the new year also comes some key funding challenges, one of the biggest being how to fund public transit services in Northern Virginia. Metro is going to need some more funding, and now in Northern Virginia, there's talk about…...
Virginia's new social media law for kids faces federal court challenge
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (375+ words) ADD LOCATION " A new Virginia law aimed at limiting social media use for children is facing a legal challenge in federal court just as it takes effect. The law, which went into effect Jan. 1, targets how social media platforms interact…...
'Close to death' Virginia man walks again after rare paralysis to share life-saving message
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (459+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A Virginia Beach man collapsed at home, was paralyzed and put on life support after contracting a rare neurological disorder that nearly killed him. Now Ra-Jon James is walking again and sharing his story to help others…...
These century-old Virginia Beach cottages show off the city’s vintage style. Their owner was recently honored.
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (773+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " Jimmie Koch could have sold her nationally-recognized historic properties at the Oceanfront years ago. She's received offers, but Koch decided not to let go of the Cutty Sark Motel and several century-old cottages on 37th Street, maintaining their vintage…...
Virginia Beach businesses excited for new opportunities in 2026
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (45+ words) 2025 is all but over and with a new year coming, stores in Town Center of Virginia Beach are excited to see what 2026 has to offer. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-businesses-excited-for-new-opportunities-in-2026/...
Here’s what Virginia laws take effect Jan. 1
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (222+ words) First, Virginia's minimum wage is increased to $12.77 per hour. That's up from the 2025 rate of $12.41 an hour in accordance with state law that requires the minimum wage increase at the rate of ... First, Virginia's minimum wage is increased to $12.77 per…...
Cory Bigsby’s murder conviction upheld by Virginia Court of Appeals
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (320+ words) The Virginia Court of Appeals this week upheld the murder conviction of Cory Bigsby, who was'found guilty in March 2024 'in the death and disappearance of his 3-year-old son, Codi. Bigsby was found guilty of second-degree murder and concealing a dead…...
Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (511+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A Virginia Beach man who went from paralysis and fighting for his life to walking again is now sharing his story to help neighbors recognize warning signs that could save lives. Ra-Jon James' ordeal began in late…...