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The surrendered sword that gave birth to America returns to Virginia
4+ week, 2+ day ago (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...
Virginia rolls out more secure EBT cards to curb SNAP benefit theft
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (705+ words) Virginia is replacing traditional food-assistance benefit cards with chip-enabled versions designed to make it harder for thieves to steal SNAP benefits from families. About 749,000 state residents receive assistance through the program. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the state has…...
Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer announces run for state senate
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…...
In the early 1970s, Virginia Beach compacted 640,000 tons of garbage into a 60-foot hill; the dump became America???s first landfill park and now spans 165 acres
2+ week, 6+ day ago (483+ words) In the early 1970s, Virginia Beach compacted 640,000 tons of garbage into a 60-foot hill; the dump became The Times of India...
Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (684+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Amid a cold drizzle, Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office Saturday at the state Capitol as Virginia’s first female governor after centuries of men holding the state’s top office. The inauguration of Spanberger, who defeated Republican Winsome…...
Virginia brings in more revenue than expected, but Spanberger urges caution
3+ week, 3+ day ago (236+ words) Va. (WSET) — Virginia ended the last fiscal year in a stronger financial position than expected, bringing in significantly more revenue than state officials had projected. But Gov. Abigail Spanberger is warning lawmakers not to get too comfortable. Spanberger made the…...
Virginia Beach approves 1-year data center moratorium
3+ week, 3+ day ago (198+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — City planners are vetting land use impacts and potential zoning regulations for future data center projects in Virginia Beach. In the meantime, the City Council on Tuesday unanimously agreed to establish a 12-month moratorium on any new data…...
Virginia Eyes Sweepstakes Casino Ban in 2027 Legislative Session
3+ week, 6+ day ago (544+ words) A Virginia legislative committee pushed a proposed sweepstakes gaming ban into 2027, with a state study on the industry due before lawmakers reconvene. Virginia’s 2027 legislative session has been updated to include Senate Bill 579, which would stop the operation and promotion of…...
Virginia Beach considers 12-month pause on new data center applications to determine best regulations
4+ week, 1+ day ago (66+ words) City Council could take action Tuesday on a resolution that would establish a 12-month pause on permitting new data centers. The pause would give city leaders time to develop regulations for the industry. City Council could take action Tuesday on…...
The Virginia Comfort Food Locals Can't Stop Arguing About
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (207+ words) I have a hunch that the reason locals can't agree on one best kind of ham biscuit is that they're all good. Naturally, certain regions of the state have developed a preference, and this is probably regional. The Tidewater region,…...