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School Board rejects Chesapeake teachers’ request to distance from Trump-backed tax credit
The Chesapeake teachers union sought from school leaders a resolution urging the governor to opt out of a Trump administration-backed scholarship tax credit program.
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Virginia Beach judge denied bond to father accused in suspected murder-suicide attempt; child’s cause of death unknown
Quentell Lawrence, 23, was denied a bond Friday on charges stemming from what police suspect was an attempted murder suicide involving the mother of Lawrence's infant son, Natasha Forbes, a day after their infant was found unresponsive in a car.
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Power outages close Janaf Shopping Center stores, Military Highway traffic lights, 2 nights in a row
Norfolk's Janaf Shopping Center over a dozen retailers closed early on Sunday and Monday night after two unrelated power outages, caused by a utility pole fire and a fallen tree limb.
Business
US hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering, sanctions laws
The fines on America’s second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department’s history.
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Photos: Blue Angels perform during Oceana Air Show STEM Day
About 9,500 fifth graders from Chesapeake and Virginia Beach attended the annual Oceana Air Show STEM Day at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., on Sept. 18, 2026. They were treated to a performance by the Blue Angels and other... -
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Restaurants, Food and Drink
Nkrakra is a slow-cooking light and spicy broth from the cookbook ‘Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen’
It’s a go-to dish on chilly winter days to stave off cold symptoms.
Election
Disability advocates say ballot question could right past wrong on voting
Here's what the other part of the voting rights constitutional amendment ballot question would do.
Sports
David Teel: Don’t blame Virginia Tech’s 2-game losing streak on officiating
The consecutive one-score setbacks that followed the Hokies’ promising (possibly deceiving) 4-0 start are a...
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Jamestown team, Eagles’ Aiden Connor place second in VHSL Class 4 golf tourney
Meanwhile, in Class 2, Poquoson was the team runner-up and Windsor's Rylin Szymanski won the...
Iran
Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against the Houthis’ recent attacks
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals.
Virginia Politics
Richmond will let Flock contract run out, mayor says
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said the city will not move forward with Flock's contract.
Immigration
After surging troops to the border, US military showcases a quieter Rio Grande
Some experts have questioned the need for such a large military presence.
Military
Suspected plot at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
Seven men have been arrested and released on bail as counterterror police investigate.
Opinion
Editorial: Requiring schools to have an on-site nurse would aid students
Having a licensed nurse on staff in a school enables students and faculty to focus...
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Keep your dog comfortable with the best large dog bed
Large dogs need a supportive large bed that won’t flatten out under their weight. Check...
National Politics
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course until Oct. 26
The historic D.C. course has been part of Trump’s plans to remake the city.
