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Environmentalist critiques wording of bill to study Virginia's energy infrastructure
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (877+ words) RICHMOND "Lawmakers this session introduced companion bills to study how the state's energy infrastructure can be more efficient. These bills come amid growing bipartisan concerns about rising energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of clean energy. Del. Lee…...
Virginia Beach approves preservation of land near Pleasure House Point
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (552+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of less than an acre of land near Pleasure House Point Natural Area and Crab Creek, preventing the development of up to 10 duplexes or five single-family homes. The city was awarded two…...
Plaza bakery, home of Virginia Beach's iconic petit fours, closing
1+ week, 4+ day ago (412+ words) Virginia Beach will be losing one of its most beloved petite treats. For generations, Virginia Beach residents have enjoyed the iconic petit fours from Plaza Bakery. The miniature iced cakes " topped with signature pastel-colored buttercream roses " have been a staple…...
Virginia Tech women prevail in final seconds after enduring UVA comeback
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (141+ words) Carleigh Wenzel's two free throws with 1. 7 seconds remaining enable the Hokies to win after the Cavaliers had erased a 23-point deficit. Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Virginia's congressional representatives react to U. S. -Israeli strike against…...
Column: Virginia can lead the way on congressional term limits
1+ mon, 2+ week 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
3+ mon, 3+ 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
4+ mon, 2+ week 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...
Some employees to be furloughed, but Virginia finance secretary says state is still weathering shutdown
5+ mon, 3+ 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…...
2 Virginia Beach housing projects could be first to receive tax rebate grant
5+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Virginia Beach commonwealth's attorney faces a rare challenge as he seeks fourth term
6+ mon, 2+ day 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....