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Column: Virginia can lead the way on congressional term limits
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (654+ words) States can lead by calling for an Article V Convention limited solely to congressional term limits, U.S. Term Limits" Ibraheem Samirah writes. February brings many familiar observances " Presidents Day, Valentine"s Day and Black History Month " but it also includes a…...
Here’s what it will take to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps before the midterms
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (691+ words) To do so ahead of the November midterm elections, they'll need to move quickly. But the process isn't a slam dunk and requires public support. Here's what it will take to approve, draw and implement new maps before the next…...
Young Virginia Tech running back savors breakout against Miami
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (40+ words) Unfortunately, a knee injury at one of those Duke's Mayo Bowl workouts sidelined Overton and began a lengthy rehab process that kept him out during the spring and continued to limit him in the fall. More in College Sports...
2 Virginia Beach housing projects could be first to receive tax rebate grant
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (564+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " Two forthcoming residential projects could be the first in the city to receive a financial incentive designed to encourage construction of low-cost housing in Virginia Beach. Grand Lake's developer would be eligible for a $188,000 rebate in its first…...
Some employees to be furloughed, but Virginia finance secretary says state is still weathering shutdown
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) Most Virginia agencies have yet to be impacted by the federal government shutdown, and federal programs such as Medicaid and Social Security have been unaffected. But beginning Wednesday, the state is expected to furlough at least a dozen employees across…...
Virginia Beach commonwealth’s attorney faces a rare challenge as he seeks fourth term
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " When Colin Stolle began working as a clerk in the commonwealth's attorney's office, he knew it was exactly where he wanted to be. Almost 33 years later, he's still there, and hopes to stick around at least another four....
Virginia Beach House of Delegates district a ‘road to the majority’ for GOP
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1038+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " One of Virginia's most pivotal House of Delegates races sits in central Virginia Beach. In'House District 97, Democrat incumbent Del. Michael Feggans is facing former state delegate Tim Anderson, a Republican'who previously represented western Virginia Beach and a sliver…...
Campaign financial facts ahead of historic Virginia election
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (980+ words) RICHMOND " The upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election will make history, with the state's first female governor poised to take office in January, but it is not generating as much money as some past races. Republican nominee and current Lt. Gov Winsome…...
Man killed by special agent in Virginia Beach was Navy veteran, married father of 2 young girls
5+ mon, 15+ min ago (358+ words) A month after a 40-year-old man was shot and killed by a state police special agent at the officer's Virginia Beach home, little is publicly known about what happened that day, or why the man was there. The incident occurred…...
Virginia superintendent warns action will be taken against those who praised Charlie Kirk’s death
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (797+ words) Gov.Glenn Youngkinjoined a chorus of Republican leaders who want action taken against twoChesterfield County Public Schoolsemployees for social media posts they made about the fatal shooting of conservative activistCharlie Kirk. Late Friday, the four school board members called on…...