2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (953+ words) When Riley Newman and Julia Ramsey joined the Winchester girls’ cross-country team as freshmen in 2023, competing among the state’s best teams seemed far-fetched. At that point, the Red & Black had not qualified for the All-State meet in 17 years. The 2023 team…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (56+ words) Chesapeake firefighters are still working to fully extinguish a large mulch fire in Bowers Hill after the fire broke out at a construction facility on South Military Highway. Chesapeake firefighters are still working to fully extinguish a large mulch fire…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (50+ words) The smoke coming from a fire that has burned for more than 12 hours in Chesapeake is blowing north toward the Hodges Manor neighborhood, across High Street, the Western Freeway and past Craney Island toward Hampton, according to WAVY Chief Meteorologist…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (416+ words) In this November's election, Richmond voters will choose between Councilmember Claudia Jimenez and former human resources professional Ahmad Anderson for their new mayor. Jimenez and Anderson were the two frontrunners to move on from the June primary election, earning more…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (392+ words) Days ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, along with the commemorations, a group of runners are honoring the first responders and service members who made the ultimate sacrifice with sweat, sore muscles and hundreds of miles of pounding…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (259+ words) As shooting competitively gets more popular, manufacturers have answered with purpose-built firearms, optics and accessories. This includes ammunition, where off-the-shelf hunting or self-defense cartridges just won’t cut it. Winchester Ammunition has answered the call of competitive shooters with its new…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (328+ words) Members of Arlington’s General Assembly delegation are condemning the actions of federal immigration officers during an August encounter that left a man seriously injured and is now under investigation by county police. Virginia Sens. Barbara Favola and Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (182+ words) Dumfries Town Council pumped the brakes this week on its rollout of Flock license plate readers, voting 4-2 on Tuesday to remove the controversial devices. The move came amid community concerns over privacy and transparency. Flock Safety’s Falcon camera is an…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (636+ words) Rounding out the summer before autumn comes in full swing, the Little Theatre of Alexandria revitalizes the 1940’s well-to-do callous tale of Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit.” First performed during World War II and tracking as a Broadway hit for most…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (494+ words) Why VSP investigated: Virginia State Police audited Richmond Public Schools’ bus fleet in August after a school district vendor raised concerns about maintenance and possible safety risks. The Virginia Department of Education’s director of pupil transportation asked VSP to assess…...