Virginia travel, real estate & services

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (1623+ words) LOUDOUN " When'Julia Mason'moved into her new home in'Loudoun Meadows'six years ago, the community was less than 10 years old, and the view across'Quail Ridge Lake'was a farm, with woods and a red-and-white barn. Mason didn't know that the same day she arrived, a developer broke ground for a 1-million-square-foot data center for'Amazon Web Services'that now rises 70 feet directly across from her home on a cul-de-sac in this community near'Aldie'in southeastern'Loudoun County. A data center is seen from a street in the Loudoun Meadows housing community in'Loudoun County. The view from the community landing on'Quail Ridge Lake'now features the Amazon complex on one side and a 1.5-million-square-foot data center built by Microsoft on the other, with an electric power substation next to it. Neither data center is operating yet, but their presence is inescapable. "It was a farm when we were looking…...

5+ hour, 5+ min ago (813+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " A brewery known for its German-style beers and pizza is betting big on one of Norfolk's most historic and fast-changing neighborhoods. Wasserhund Brewing Company has opened a new location on Granby Street in the Railroad District, a pocket of the city that falls within the Park Place neighborhood and has seen a wave of small-business investment over the last several years. Co-owner Christine Holley said Park Place felt different from the start. "Park Place is a really unique spot within Norfolk," she said. "They're really trying to develop the area with some really unique shops" the guy that built these tables is literally across the street. He forklifted them over." The new taproom and restaurant, which officially opened on Veterans Day, is Wasserhund's third location in Hampton Roads, joining existing spots in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Holley said…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago (231+ words) Four-star quarterback Troy Huhn, ESPN's No. 10 pocket passer in the 2026 cycle, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech on Monday, reuniting with coach James Franklin as the latest former Penn State pledge to join the Hokies' incoming recruiting class. Hunh, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound prospect from San Marcos, California, began Monday as the top uncommitted quarterback in the SC Next 2026 ESPN 300. Intially committed to Penn State in June 2024, Huhn decommitted on Oct. 16 -- four days after the program fired Franklin. Huhn's decision to join the Hokies arrived hours after Cole Bergeron, the nation's 34th-ranked pocket passer, decommitted from Virginia Tech on Monday. Huhn competed in the Elite 11 Finals in June and projects as a prototypical, big-armed pocket passer at the next level. He completed 75% of his passes for 2,438 yards and 29 touchdowns and added eight rushing scores in his senior season at California's Mission…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago (137+ words) The body of a woman found off a highway in Crestline in the San Bernardino Mountains has been identified as 58-year-old Aryan Papoli from Newport Beach, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 1. The body of a woman found off a highway in Crestline in the San Bernardino Mountains has been identified as 58-year-old Aryan Papoli from Newport Beach, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 1. Her body was found roughly 75 feet down a steep mountain embankment near Highway 138 and Crestline Road at around 11:42 a.m. on Nov. 18, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Papoli was reported missing on Nov. 22, according to Steven Oberon, a spokesperson for the Newport Beach Police Department. The death investigation is continuing, the Sheriff's Department said in a written statement....

5+ hour, 53+ min ago (126+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach police are investigating an attempted bank robbery that happened Monday morning. The robbery was reported at 11:32 a.m. at the Chartway Credit Union at 304 Kellam ... Virginia Beach police seek suspect in attempted bank robbery on Kellam Road VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach police are investigating an attempted bank robbery that happened Monday morning. The robbery was reported at 11:32 a.m. at the Chartway Credit Union at 304 Kellam Road, according to Virginia Beach police. A suspect implied he had a weapon, police said. However, there was no weapon shown and no money taken. The suspect fled prior to the arrival of police. Anyone with information should call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP....

6+ hour, 24+ min ago (204+ words) Dr. Amy Acton, former Director of the Ohio Department of Health and Democratic candidate for Ohio governor in 2026, is set to visit Portsmouth on Saturday, Dec. 20, according to the Scioto County Democratic Party. The visit marks a significant stop in her statewide listening tour as she meets directly with Ohioans in communities often overlooked during election cycles. Amy Acton, former Director of the Ohio Department of Health and Democratic candidate for Ohio governor in 2026, is set to visit Portsmouth on Saturday, Dec 20, according to the Scioto County Democratic Party The visit marks a significant stop in her statewide listening tour as she meets directly with Ohioans in communities often overlooked during election cycles.Local Democratic leaders say Acton's visit reflects a growing focus on Appalachian counties and the statewide issues that deeply affect rural families " This page requires Javascript Javascript…...

6+ hour, 40+ min ago (385+ words) December 1, 2025, 12:26 PM Building tiny permanent homes in Loudoun County could be part of the solution in creating affordable housing in the Virginia county, which is perpetually dubbed the wealthiest county in the U.S., based on median household income. Loudoun County's Board of Supervisors will be briefed Tuesday on a feasibility study it commissioned, which was prepared by the county's Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board, or ADUAB. The report, included in the supervisors' agenda documents, concludes "tiny houses could be a helpful tool as part of the county's housing toolbox to address homelessness and housing needs." "Tiny homes" do not have a universal definition, but usually fall into two categories: mobile tiny homes, on wheels, and permanent tiny homes, with a fixed foundation. Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall has said since the homes on wheels are considered "mobile homes," they will…...

7+ hour, 1+ min ago (296+ words) CLOSINGS AND DELAYS: Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late Tuesday December 1, 2025, 5:05 PM The one piece of advice that may save you some headaches if you plan to shop online this holiday season: "Never trust, always verify," according to Murat Kantarcioglu, professor of computer science at Virginia Tech. Kantarcioglu said you're going to be tempted this holiday season by online ads, but he said you have to remain vigilant. "Don't risk buying stuff from a website that you've never heard of before," he told WTOP. His advice is to go directly to the websites where you want to shop and check the deals. You're also going to get a lot off deal offers in your email, but Kantarcioglu said the same advice applies. "Example, you get an email claiming there's a super deal on some product you are looking for…...

7+ hour, 58+ min ago (288+ words) December 1, 2025 / 1:08 PM PST / CBS LA State-led efforts are underway to address a methane leak in Newport Beach that was recently discovered in a waterfront neighborhood, with continuous construction and 24-hour drilling scheduled to continue through December to resolve the issue. The methane leakage that led to the October evacuations of several'homes in the Beacon Bay neighborhood'is believed to originate from an abandoned 1920s-era private oil well located beneath the neighborhood. Months earlier, the homeowner of the primary affected property at 3606 Marcus Avenue noticed oil seeping up through the home's foundation. Newport Beach Fire Department Chief Jeff Boyles said the well, 800 feet below the home, was capped in the 1920s, but that gas and pressure had increased. "It's hissing now from a crack in the concrete, which means it's pressurized," he said in October. At the time, city crews temporarily stabilized the…...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago (187+ words) A hotel has applied for a new licence allowing it to sell alcohol and play music until 1.30am on weekends. The request covers 'live and recorded music', sale of alcohol, and late-night refreshments. Licensing hours requested are from midday to 11pm, Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday hours would be extended until 1.30am, along with Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, and Sundays before bank holidays. Newport bar recognised in national report for supporting community sportInside this cosy historical pub perfect for a winter pint The application was submitted by Darren Jones. Public feedback is being accepted by Newport City Council until December 6. Any person wishing to submit a representation must do so in writing before this date. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum penalty for such an offence is…...