7+ hour, 50+ min ago  (412+ words) Central Virginia is counting down to America's 250th anniversary as Richmond Sail Fest, a Sail Virginia 2026 Affiliate Harbor event, will be taking place June 12-14 and hosted by the city of Richmond and Virginia Museum of History & Culture. On June 11, three classic…...

4+ hour, 47+ min ago  (141+ words) WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - The U. S. Justice Department on Thursday "sued the state of Virginia "over what it described as the state's "unconstitutional "attempt to regulate" federal agents by banning masks for law enforcement. " The department alleges that Virginia's ban "threatens the…...

12+ hour, 17+ min ago  (138+ words) The new permanent pump station will replace four interim stormwater pumps at the recently completed tide gate, vastly expanding capacity to accommodate extreme rainfall events. Construction is set to begin in July on a seven-project program designed to improve stormwater…...

12+ hour, 45+ min ago  (594+ words) Elevate Infrastructure and Arc Light Capital Partners on June 11 announced the companies have begun operating the 150-MW/600-MWh Prospect Power battery energy storage project in Rockingham County, Virginia. Oops, something went wrong U. S. markets close in 3h 47m Elevate, Arc Light Bring Energy…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (56+ words) On Wednesday, the Virginia Beach City Planning Commission voted to allow the rezoning of an area near Shore Drive. It could now become a 53-unit apartment community. On Wednesday, the Virginia Beach City Planning Commission voted to allow the rezoning…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (164+ words) Relive the Week 8, 2015 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the New York Giants where Drew Brees passed for 505 yards and an NFL record-tying seven touchdowns, and recently signed Kai Forbath kicked a 50-yard field goal as time ran out,…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (410+ words) Lawmakers gathered in Richmond this week to grill Dominion leadership on the $67 billion all-stock deal which could see management of half of Virginia's energy move outside the commonwealth. If Dominion Energy merges with Florida-based Next Era, it would be the…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (529+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " The city is increasing its focus on youth-centered projects this year as police say they've encountered more instances of minors in crisis. And families will have a new resource at their disposal. The Virginia Beach Police Department's Youth…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (142+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A child is dead after drowning near Padma Court on Tuesday, according to Virginia Beach police. Around 1 p. m. on Tuesday, Virginia Beach police arrived at the 4700 block of Padma. .. Child drowns in Kempsville area of Virginia Beach; no…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (126+ words) The annual festival to raise funds to support family farmers and inspire people to choose family farm food is headed to Hampton Roads this fall. Farm Aid will be held Saturday, September 26 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. The…...