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usatoday. com > story > news > politics > 04/22/2026 > virgina-maps-blocked > 89742466007

Virginia judge blocks redrawn congressional maps approved by voters

15+ hour, 34+ min ago  (255+ words) A Virginia state judge blocked officials from certifying the approval of new congressional maps in Old Dominion, a day after voters narrowly passed them. Tazewell County'Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. called the ballot measure'to approve the maps "flagrantly misleading…...

The Providence Journal
usatoday. com > story > news > local > 04/21/2026 > newport-grand-development-remains-uncertain-as-owners-stay-silent > 89458283007

Newport Grand remains abandoned. Is there hope for redevelopment?

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (133+ words) The former Newport Grand casino site, a prominent gateway to Newport, has sat abandoned for years. Why redevelopment stalled. Newport Grand remains abandoned. Is there hope for redevelopment? The Newport Pell Bridge's pronounced arch, built to allow for large ships…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > news > politics > elections > 04/21/2026 > virginia-redistricting-special-election-updates-results--live > 89705382007

Virginia election: Live updates and results on major redistricting vote

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1007+ words) Virginia voters are considering a complete redrawing of their congressional districts as part of the high states' redistricting battle in what's expected to be a nail-biter April 21 election. The shift would transform Old Dominion's 11-member delegation from a 6-to-5 Democratic…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > ncaaf > 04/18/2026 > virginia-tech-spring-game-delayed-following-parachuter-crash-video-board > 89679941007

Virginia Tech spring game delayed following parachuter crash into video board

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (243+ words) James Franklin's Virginia Tech football tenure is off to an inauspicious start. The Hokies' spring game on Saturday, April 18, from Lane Stadium'in Blacksburg, Virginia, was delayed after a skydiver was suspended from the video board. The parachuter hit the scoreboard,…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > entertainment > tv > 04/17/2026 > today-show-america-250-anniversary-williamsburg-virginia > 89656111007

'Today' show reveals special edition for America's 250th anniversary

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (266+ words) "Today" announced it would be switching things up for America's 250th anniversary and heading to Williamsburg, Virginia, to celebrate during its 3rd Hour. The announcement was made during the show on Wednesday, April 15. The 3rd Hour, typically hosted by Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer…...

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usatoday. com > press-release > story > 30771 > petrochemical-holding-gmbh-backs-major-sodium-cyanide-facility-to-strengthen-alexandria-as-regional-energy-materials-hub

Petrochemical Holding Gmb H Backs Major Sodium Cyanide Facility to Strengthen Alexandria as Regional Energy Materials Hub

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (370+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, April 17, 2026 " Petrochemical Holding Gmb H is supporting a large-scale industrial initiative aimed at transforming Alexandria into a regional hub for sodium cyanide production and emerging energy materials. The project, backed by investor Iakov Goldovskiy, is designed to strengthen…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > ncaaw > 04/17/2026 > transfer-portal-kymora-johnson-virginia-womens-basketball-roussell-staley > 89665623007

After testing transfer portal, Kymora Johnson returns to Virginia

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (394+ words) When Virginia unexpectedly fired head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, the program's biggest star entered the transfer portal. But after fielding calls from prospective teams and even visiting Dawn Staley's program at South Carolina, Kymora Johnson decided she's going to stay at…...

USA TODAY
usatoday. com > story > news > politics > elections > 04/17/2026 > virginia-special-election-why-it-matters > 89624015007

A special election in Virginia could have wider impact. Why it matters.

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (575+ words) Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a freshly inaugurated Democrat, has backed the measure, which comes ahead of the November midterms, paving the way for Democrats to gainas many as four seats in Washington. The election stands to have a potentially major…...

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usatoday. com > press-release > story > 30671 > the-boulder-group-arranges-sale-of-net-leased-cvs-pharmacy-in-williamsburg-virginia-within-the-virginia-beach-msa

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased CVS Pharmacy in Williamsburg, Virginia Within the Virginia Beach MSA

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (1126+ words) The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, completed the sale of a single tenant net leased CVS. .. The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased CVS Pharmacy in Williamsburg, Virginia Within the Virginia Beach MSA The CVS pharmacy…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > ncaaw > 03/28/2026 > sweet-16-womens-tcu-virginia-tv-results-highlights-score > 89343267007

TCU advances to second straight Elite 8 vs. Virginia: results, highlights

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1763+ words) SACRAMENTO, CA " No. 3-seed TCU advanced to the Elite Eight by eliminating No. 10-seed Virginia, 79-69, in the Sweet 16 of the Women's NCAA Tournament on March 28. Marta Suarez scored 33 points to propel the Horned Frogs to their second consecutive Elite Eight…...