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Dominion will restart its offshore wind project in May. Here’s how whales will be protected.
Numerous whale deaths along the East Coast have fueled what federal scientists say is unfounded concern that offshore wind construction is to blame. In Hampton Roads, developers take numerous precautions to reduce potential interactions with large marine life.
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US egg giant Cal-Maine says government is investigating price increases
The company’s shares fell more than 4% in after-hours trading.
Politics
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches Senate primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn
It will be one of the country’s most contentious 2026 primary contests.
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Hi Poppy! Virginia’s pygmy hippo publicly debuts, soaking up sunshine and global allure
Poppy, the pygmy hippo of Metro Richmond Zoo, has taken her first steps outside in time for Pygmy Hippo Day.
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![Jermaine Woods hands his son Jeremiah Woods, 7, an NSU basketball jersey before taking a family photo during a press conference officially introducing him as the new head women’s basketball coach at Norfolk State University on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Jermaine Woods NSU women’s bball")
Photos: NSU introduces Chesapeake-native as new head women’s basketball coach
Norfolk State University officially introduced Jermaine Woods as the seventh head coach for the women's basketball team during a press conference on campus in Brown Memorial Hall on Monday, April 7, 2025. Woods is a Chesapeake native and Norfolk State... -
![Christy McGurgan of Virginia Beach at Town Point Park in Norfolk Saturday morning, April 5,2025 to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The protest called "Hands Off" is in conjunction with demonstrations being held Saturday in all 50 states opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and his allies. Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot]( "Town Point Park protest in Norfolk.")
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![Ocean Lakes midfielder Sydney Hunn (8) controls the ball as she runs from the defense of Western Branch defender Brinley Miller (10). Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "HSSOC WB at OL")
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![Max Ketcherside holds his daughter, Della Ketcherside, 2, on his shoulders for a stroll under the cherry trees at Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 29, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Cherry Blossom Festival 2025")
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![The Norfolk Tides faced the Durham Bulls on opening day at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 28, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Tides Opening Day 2025")
Crime and Public Safety
Police identify Hampton man who brandished gun, was shot by officer
The man who on Monday brandished a firearm at police before being shot by at...
Sports
David Teel: Florida’s title and Duke’s collapse will define Final Four for the ages
With all four No. 1 regional seeds and three first-team All-Americans, this was a Final...
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757Teamz boys soccer Top 15: Kellam stays steady, avoiding topsy-turvy results below it
Kellam has been the steadiest of the top teams, and the Knights stayed at No....
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Savory green chutney brings bright, fresh flavor to a simple roasted chicken for Passover
Roasted chicken is a Passover mainstay.
Opinion
Cartoon: American Made
Cartoon by Michael Ramirez for April 9, 2025.
National News
Outrage builds as video shows Idaho police shooting a knife-wielding teenager with autism
Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei says the shooting is under investigation.
Military
VA to end controversial home loan bailout program for veterans
The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase Program, known as VASP, will close permanently on May 1, after...
National Politics
Judge tells government to provide evidence, or case against Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil is over
The Columbia University activist is facing deportation for his role in pro-Palestinian campus protests.
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