1+ week, 3+ day ago   (156+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer announced he will run for the Republican nomination to represent District 22 in the Virginia Senate. Dyer, a veteran of the United States Marines, served Virginia Beach for 14 years on city council before…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (498+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — With less than 70 days until Election Day, both candidates running in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District were in Virginia Beach on Friday, focusing on health care and the ongoing war with Iran. Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans and Dr. Mehmet…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (371+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia state senator is calling for an immediate moratorium on data center approvals and development in the Commonwealth, as debate over the facilities continues to grow. Republican State Sen. Glen Sturtevant, who represents Chesterfield County area, sent…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (433+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Early voting is underway in Virginia's primary elections, with Virginia Beach voters heading to the polls to choose the Democratic nominee in the 2nd Congressional District race. The winner will face Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who does not…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (261+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach leaders unanimously voted Tuesday to rename the Owl Creek Boat Ramp in honor of longtime delegate Barry D. Knight, remembered for his decades of service and deep ties to the community. Knight died in February…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the Virginia Department…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (412+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Virginians are awaiting a Virginia Supreme Court ruling on the legality of a newly approved congressional map that could give Democrats a 10-1 advantage across the Commonwealth. Voters narrowly approved amending the state's congressional districts, but several lawsuits are…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (410+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The race for one of Virginia's most closely watched races for Congress is already kicking off, setting up a potential rematch between Republican Jen Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria. Kiggans was elected to Congress in 2022 and four…...

5+ mon, 2+ hour ago   (290+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) faces a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Monday to take action on bills passed in the General Assembly. Under her powers, Spanberger can approve legislation, veto bills, or amend them. If she doesn't act, the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (407+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — "Vote no" supporters rallied in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, encouraging neighbors to make their voices heard during early voting ahead of the April 21 redistricting election. Republican organizers gathered at Mother's Kitchen restaurant on Tuesday night to oppose…...