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Hampton aims for compromise on towing fee increases
Hampton City Council will discuss and vote on a revised proposal Wednesday that will raise the city's towing fees. Several council members balked at rate hikes proposed last month by the Towing Advisory Board and wanted to find a better compromise.
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Man, 24, dies after shooting on George Washington Highway in Portsmouth
Daviyon Amani Jones, 24, died from injuries sustained in a shooting early Sunday morning, according to a release. He was dropped off at Maryview Hospital by two people in a silver vehicle, police said.
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WJCC Schools’ ‘flat’ SOL scores see concern from Williamsburg and JCC leaders
Discussion at the joint meeting between the JCC Board of Supervisors, Williamsburg City Council and WJCC School Board ranged from teacher burnout, student struggles with the SOL writing assessment and the need for more reading.
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Employee arrested after listening device found in OpenAI conference room, FBI and the company say
The recording device was concealed in toilet paper and inserted into a TV USB port.
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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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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.
Military
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.
Sports
David Teel: Will new-aged roster build benefit Virginia Tech men’s basketball?
In four decades as a college coach, Hokies' Mike Young has never added a player...
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757Teamz Peninsula football report: Warhill, Poquoson prep for showdown; girls flag debuts
Poquoson and Warhill battle to remain near the top of the Bay Rivers District, while...
Politics
Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts
The Congressional Leadership Fund canceled spending in four races and increased investment in 16 others.
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National Book Award finalists explore often difficult themes
Among the standouts: a history of prison music, and several about immigration and identity. Winners...
Immigration
Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers
A perfect storm is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers.
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Barack Obama to campaign with Ohio Democrats as he expands his outreach ahead of Election Day
A former swing state, Ohio has emerged as a battleground for control of the Senate.
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