1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1321+ words) Only eight Saturdays remain without college football, and half of them will be occupied by the World Cup. This includes two round-of-16 matches July 4 — good luck to soccer eclipsing Nathan’s hot dog eating contest on Independence Day — and two quarterfinals…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1144+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — What started as an idea for a science resource room in the 1970s has grown to become the third-most visited attraction in Virginia behind Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion. In June, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will celebrate…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (588+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — More than 53% of Virginia Beach voters supported a charter change to codify a district-only based election system. On Tuesday, the City Council will vote to join in support of the charter amendment. The results of the referendum election…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1026+ words) Blanked last season for the first time in seven years, college baseball teams from Virginia have returned to prominence in the NCAA Tournament. Virginia, Virginia Tech, Liberty and VCU earned bids to the 64-team bracket unveiled Monday. The only states…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (144+ words) What the Hokies need in their next athletic director is a young Dan Radakovich, someone who knows football and how to make the program thrive... York County woman to become William & Mary’s oldest graduate Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in…...

4+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (687+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — The city is home to over 900 lakes and ponds, and while scenic, the water can be a source of frustration. Problems can include flooding, trash, erosion or even an influx of mosquitos and snakes, but when homeowners or…...

4+ mon, 15+ hour ago   (631+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — Unbeaten, dominant and sights set on a showdown in Salem. The Virginia Wesleyan softball team (45-0), propelled by the pitching duo of senior Emma Adams and sophomore Hannah Hearl, claimed its 17th Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship and the overall…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (124+ words) The state’s highest court overturned the results of a the voter referendum allowing the legislature to redistrict mid-decade. RICHMOND — The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled Friday to overturn the results of April’s redistricting referendum, where Virginians voted to adopt a…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (671+ words) Richmond was seeded fourth and Virginia fifth in the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship tournament during Sunday night’s bracket reveal, setting the stage for a potential quarterfinal of major interest across the Commonwealth. First, both teams have to win…...