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Montgomery Co. Exec's Pick for Police Chief Withdraws From Consideration
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s pick for chief of police has withdrawn from consideration.
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One of East Coast's Last Large Video Rental Stores to Close
A video rental store that is believed to be among one of the last of its size on the East Coast is set to close in Virginia.
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Navy SEAL Team 6 Member Charged in Sexting Case
A member of the Navy’s elite SEAL Team 6 has been charged with soliciting nude photos of women while pretending to be someone else through text messages.
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Judge Tosses Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Confederate Monument in Norfolk
A Virginia judge has dismissed a lawsuit by activists which sought to force the city of Norfolk to move its 112-year-old Confederate monument.
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Virginia's Governor Hints at Plan for Free Community College
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he could soon be rolling out a plan for free community college tuition.
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NRA to Hold Town Hall in Virginia Beach Weeks After Tragedy
The National Rifle Association will hold a town hall meeting in Virginia Beach about a month after it experienced 2019’s deadliest mass shooting.
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High School Student Sued for Activating Hotel Room Sprinkler
A hotel’s insurance company has sued a high school student it claims caused more than $690,000 in damage by activating a sprinkler inside one of its rooms
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Ex-Redskins Player Found Guilty of Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend
Former Washington Redskins defensive back Curtis Jordan has been found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend at her Virginia Beach home.
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ABC Stores Will Open Earlier on Sundays Starting July 1
Virginia’s state-run liquor stores will begin opening two hours earlier on Sundays this summer, the Virginian-Pilot reported.
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Virginia Labels People ‘Habitual Drunkards' Under Old Law
Authorities in Virginia are continuing to jail or fine people based on an old and obscure law that’s known as the “habitual drunkard” statute.
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Residents Ask What Led to Resignation of Virginia's First Black Female Police Chief
Residents of Portsmouth, Virginia, are asking what exactly led to the resignation of the city’s former police chief, who says racist and sexist attitudes forced her departure.
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Northam's Medical School Wins Diversity Award Amid Racist Photo Scandal
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s medical school has won a national award for fostering diversity as it weathers the scandal ignited by a racist photograph from its 1984 yearbook.
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Great Dismal Swamp Visitor Center Under Consideration in Virginia
Welcome to the Great Dismal Swamp? The city of Chesapeake is evaluating a plot of land for a visitors center to draw more attention to the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Files for Divorce
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has filed for divorce from his wife of 42 years.
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Virginia Boy Dies From Gunshot Wound: Police
A boy shot in the upper body in Portsmouth, Virginia, died of his injuries, police said.
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Virginia Lottery Changes Focus on Potential Retailer Fraud
The Virginia Lottery says it’s taking action to identify or stop potential fraud among ticket retailers.
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Look Out! Risk of Striking Deer Rises as Mating Season Begins
Mating season for deer has begun. That means the animals are on the move, and drivers face a higher risk of striking them.
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Grandfather Kicked Out of Virginia Park for Drinking Kombucha
A picnic for a 60-year-old grandfather fizzled out pretty quickly when he and his grandsons were kicked out of a park in Virginia for drinking kombucha.
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Navy Ships, Aircraft Returning to Hampton Roads After Florence Evacuation
Dozens of U.S. Navy ships and more than 100 aircraft are returning to Hampton Roads after leaving earlier this week as Hurricane Florence approached the East Coast.
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Summer Beer: Busch Brewery in Virginia Reopens to Tourists
After a 20-year hiatus, visitors can again tour the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Virginia.