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Virginia state senator calls for data center moratorium
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia state senator is calling for an immediate moratorium on data center approvals and development in the Commonwealth, as debate over the facilities continues to grow. Republican State Sen. Glen Sturtevant, who represents Chesterfield County area, sent…...
Virginia Beach golfers seek answers as proposed sale of Virginia Beach National moves toward public hearing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the City of Virginia Beach considers selling Virginia Beach National Golf Course, golfers say they want more answers before city leaders make a final decision. On Tuesday night, Dragas hosted a community meeting at the Virginia…...
New details on two human trafficking cases in Virginia Beach
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (374+ words) Human trafficking continues to be a problem in our region, and two recent cases highlight some of the issues. The WTKR Investigative Team uncovered new details on the cases. A search warrant outlines how 68-year-old Marvin Boomer allegedly thought he…...
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomes new class
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) HENRICO, VA (WTKR)- The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class on Saturday which included a national championship college basketball coach and a player who revolutionized the quarterback position. Inductees included coaches Tony Bennett and Marcellus “Boo” Williams,…...
Virginia Supreme Court weighs the legality of new congressional map
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (412+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Virginians are awaiting a Virginia Supreme Court ruling on the legality of a newly approved congressional map that could give Democrats a 10-1 advantage across the Commonwealth. Voters narrowly approved amending the state's congressional districts, but several lawsuits are…...
Virginia Wesleyan's Wilson fights to strike out cancer with team standing beside her
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (714+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR)- Be it as a player or a coach, Jenna Wilson has always been on the softball field. A Smithfield native who played her college ball at East Carolina, she landed at Virginia Wesleyan as an assistant…...
Oceanfront shooting suspect from Richmond denied bond
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An 18-year-old Richmond high school student facing eight charges related to the April 11 shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront was denied bond in court Friday morning. WTKR Virginia Beach reporter John Hood was in the bond hearing…...
Virginia Beach residents and restaurant owners urge city leaders to cut the meals tax in next budget
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (363+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The City of Virginia Beach held a public meeting at the Virginia Beach Convention Center to hear thoughts on the next proposed budget, and the meals tax quickly became the dominant issue. While not every speaker focused…...
Court documents reveal new details in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting that injured six bystanders.
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (368+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Newly obtained court documents reveal a different version of events in the Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting, conflicting with previous statements from a suspect's attorney. The shooting happened March 7 along Atlantic Avenue, where police say gunfire erupted during…...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces Monday deadline to act on Virginia bills
5+ mon, 9+ hour ago (290+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) faces a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Monday to take action on bills passed in the General Assembly. Under her powers, Spanberger can approve legislation, veto bills, or amend them. If she doesn't act, the…...