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Live now: Spanberger’s inauguration kicks off, Virginians gather for ceremony
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (548+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians are gathering in Richmond to witness the inauguration of Virginia's first female governor on Saturday at noon. Watch live: Inauguration ceremony for Abigail Spanberger kicks off The historic event will see a full weekend of events leading…...
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 Tech commit Pittman leans on support system, moves forward after Pry's firing
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) SUFFOLK, VA (WTKR)- High school football recruits make their commitments and have a plan in place for their futures, only to have their comfort levels shaken up by a decision beyond their control. King's Fork's Joshua Pittman is living that…...
Kiggans and Luria prepare for a potential congressional rematch in Virginia
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The race for one of Virginia's most closely watched races for Congress is already kicking off, setting up a potential rematch between Republican Jen Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria. Kiggans was elected to Congress in 2022 and four…...
Recommendations made for upgrades to Virginia Beach’s Atlantic Avenue
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (387+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Atlantic Avenue, the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, could soon see major changes aimed at improving safety, traffic flow and its overall appearance. A task force made up of Oceanfront stakeholders — including hotel operators, restaurant owners…...
Virginia AG debate, Norfolk school closure plan, National Guard deployments: Sunrise Brief
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (376+ words) The University of Richmond and Virginia State Bar will host a debate featuring the candidates for attorney general at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Among all the races on the statewide ticket, the attorney general race has reported the tightest polling margins. As…...
Spanberger outlines economic vision for Virginia at Hampton Roads Chamber meeting
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (296+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke at the Hampton Roads Chamber's annual meeting, outlining her plans to guide Virginia's economy through what she calls growing national uncertainty while keeping the region and families front and center. "Every Governor…...
Organizer announces 500K shares available for proposed Virginia Beach Arena Project
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (397+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The parking lot at the corner of Birdneck Road and 19th Street in Virginia Beach is just that, a parking lot. But it could eventually be the site of a 20,000-seat arena. With fighter jets flying overhead, Virginia…...
Virginia's most-hated tax, per new poll (Hint: it's not the car tax)
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (148+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Tolls and transportation charges are the most hated taxes in Virginia, according to a new poll. There are around eight toll roads in Hampton Roads, including South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, Elizabeth River Tunnels and Chesapeake Expressway. Rates are…...
Virginia enters NCAA Tournament with eyes on return to March Madness success
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) PHILADELPHIA, PA (WTKR)- Virginia fans were on top of the world in April of 2019. Their Cavaliers were on top of college basketball, hoisting their first national championship at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Wahoos' NCAA Tournament showing since then…...