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Popular Chesapeake nightclub closure sparks criticism, though details unknown
The Eagles Nest Rockin' Country Bar in Chesapeake faces controversy in the wake of closing the club portion of its business.
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3 men are indicted as part of cockfighting investigation in Pungo
Three men – Ruben Leon, David Gil and Miquel Angel Garcia Torrres – have been indicted on charges of animal fighting and cruelty for a suspected cockfighting ring out of a Pungo home off Princess Anne Road that police searched...
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Virginia Helicopter Association to celebrate 20th anniversary with event at Waltrip Airport
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, attendees can check out a number of different helicopters and even take an introductory ride.
Business
LG Electronics to invest $64M for Isle of Wight County factory
Production at LG's first U.S. chiller plant is scheduled to start in the first half of next year.
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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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Restaurants, Food and Drink
Gretchen’s table: Tis the season for this crumble — if you can find plums
A high sugar level makes the flesh incredibly sweet and jammy when cooked.
Election
Democrats gaining ground in Virginia’s congressional races, new political analysis shows
New political predictions for the election have shifted some local congressional races to be more...
Sports
Hokies shake off some bad trends, but Pitt poses challenge Friday night
Virginia Tech has beaten a Power Four opponent on the road for the first time...
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High school scoreboard: No. 1 Ocean Lakes holds off No. 9 Great Bridge in boys volleyball
In field hockey, No. 13 Jamestown overcame No. 12 Grafton 3-2 in an overtime Bay...
Iran
Third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new Iran strikes
This deployment could mean three carriers in the Middle East by the end of October.
Virginia Politics
Virginia’s first look at a cannabis retail market
Virginia took a step toward launching its recreational marijuana market after years of limbo. The...
Immigration
New ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops, a memo shows
Several drivers have been shot in encounters with ICE officers.
Military
Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in ‘State of the Force’ speech
He spoke Wednesday as U.S. is seven months into a war with Iran with no...
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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers upscale electric vibes
Entering Grasso’s Garage this week is an EV that values aggressive styling as much as...
National Politics
Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt
In a letter to lawmakers, Rubio cited Egypt’s “helpful role” in the war with Iran.