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Virginia Beach approves preservation of land near Pleasure House Point
3+ hour, 57+ min 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…...
Virginia governor ends renewal of plates honoring Confederate figures
5+ hour ago (266+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill that will cease renewals of license plates honoring Robert E. Lee and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Delegate Dan Helmer, who represents part of Fairfax County, sponsored the bill. House Bill…...
Right to contraception signed into Virginia law
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (263+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has officially signed a law that guarantees patient access to birth control, IUDs, emergency contraceptives, and more. House Bill 6, patroned by Newport News Del. Marcia Price (and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 596, patroned by…...
Kentucky Native Jackie Alexander Heading Home to Be Head Women's Basketball Coach at Morehead State
38+ min ago (496+ words) MOREHEAD, Ky. "A Kentucky native with a long history of success at the Division I level, Jackie Alexander is the new women's basketball head coach at Morehead State. "We are thrilled to welcome Jackie Alexander as the next head coach…...
Former Kentucky target Alvaro Folgueiras could leave Iowa to enter transfer portal
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (314+ words) A former Kentucky Basketball transfer portal target and one of the heroes from this year's NCAA Tournament could be entering the transfer portal. Alvaro Folgueiras made national headlines last month when he knocked down a 3-pointer in one of the…...
Where to vote early in Virginia's special election
15+ hour ago (351+ words) VIRGINIA (DC News Now) " With early voting underway across the Commonwealth, there are several places across the state where voters can cast their ballot as Election Day nears. On Tuesday, April 21, Virginia is set to hold a referendum, allowing voters…...
Virginia reaches agreement with coach Tony Elliott on a contract extension through the 2030 season
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (142+ words) The extension was announced Wednesday by athletic director Carla Williams. The Cavaliers finished 11-3 overall and 7-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2025 and No. 16 in the final AP Top 25 poll. It was Virginia's highest ranking in the last poll of the…...
New Virginia economic laws: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation addressing cost of living, health care
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (123+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed another batch of legislation into Virginia law, the most recent bills addressing cost of living and health care, according to a news release from her office. A news release from the governor's office…...
Virginia football head coach Tony Elliott receives contract extension
13+ hour, 59+ min ago (113+ words) The Virginia Cavaliers believed that Tony Elliott could lead their football program out of the doldrums when they hired him in 2022, and the school has rewarded him for doing just that. Elliott led the team to an 11-3 record in 2025, after…...
Publix to open 3 new Kentucky locations: Here's where
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (211+ words) KENTUCKY (FOX 56) " Publix is continuing its Kentucky expansion by announcing three new supermarkets on Wednesday. "This announcement reflects our commitment to delivering the Publix difference to new customers," Jared Glover, media relations manager for Publix Super Markets, said in a…...