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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 traveler on MV Hondius not showing signs of hantavirus; VDH says public risk is low
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (312+ words) The Virginia traveler who was on the MV Hondius — where three people died and several others became ill from hantavirus — has returned home and is not showing signs of the virus, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). VDH…...
Virginia voters to decide on redrawing congressional district maps
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the Virginia Department…...
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…...
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…...
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…...