Sen. Tim Kaine is looking to ban further action without Capitol Hill’s approval.
- Verizon phone outage affecting Albemarle County government, police
- Hampton Roads troops are part of build up after U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear facilities
- Cooling centers open in Central Virginia during the season's first heat wave
- Chesterfield, Tri-Cities added to Virginia’s fire ant quarantine
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“I wasn’t joking. The contracts will literally go out tomorrow morning.”
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Suffolk returned the land earlier this year to the Nansemond, who were first displaced in the 1600s.
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Opponents of the move say the county is avoiding permit hearings.
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Scores show slight improvement after administration’s ALL in VA education plan
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The Democrat from New Jersey was convicted on bribery and other charges last month. Gov. Phil Murphy will appoint Menendez’s replacement ahead of the November general election.
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Members OK’d the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the method for 2025.
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Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years. We visit a school in Florida that's trying to get them on the job faster.
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Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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People spend a lot of time outside during hot and humid weather. Whether you're going to the beach or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool while outside.
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A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky. The company said the Starship "experienced a major anomaly."
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- Recent Hanover museum exhibit examines Brown Grove's history, legacy
- On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad
- How did Chesterfield County’s charter get lost so many times?
- Jefferson School bolsters history exhibit with Charlottesville student records