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Portsmouth sewage spill: HRSD weighs options to treat contaminated Hull Creek sediment
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (681+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Nearly 40 days after 3.1 million gallons of raw sewage spilled onto Douglas Avenue and into Hull Creek, officials are still working on a plan to treat sediment and solids left behind in the waterway. The Aug. 4 spill happened after…...
A son answered the call after 9/11. His father answered grief by creating a flag for the fallen.
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (432+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — George Lutz had a simple but sweeping vision when he created the Honor and Remember Flag. That vision grew from grief. Lutz lost his son, Tony, on Dec. 29, 2005, when the 25-year-old was killed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi…...
'Pretend that I'm on the ballot': Trump courts Republicans at unusual GOP midterm convention
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1256+ words) Republicans used the opening night of an unusual midterm convention on Wednesday to hammer Democrats as extremists and pledge unwavering devotion to President Donald Trump, proudly placing their party’s undisputed leader at the center of upcoming midterm elections — even if…...
Virginia 2nd District candidates Luria, Kiggans lay out health care plans
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (23+ words) WTKR Virginia 2nd District candidates Luria, Kiggans lay out health care plans...
Crawford Bay developer decision expected by end of year in Portsmouth
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (310+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth is narrowing down its options for transforming the Crawford Bay waterfront site into what city officials hope will become a second downtown. Economic Development Director Brian Donohue said three developers are competing for the project: Cape Fear…...
Virginia War Museum marks 25 years since 9/11 with photograph exhibit in Newport News
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (247+ words) "This really does show folks the before and after of the World Trade Center in 9/11," said Michael Moore, curator for Newport News Museums, which includes the Virginia War Museum. Moore said the exhibit serves both those who lived through the…...
'We're fed up': Portsmouth family wants action on overgrown cell tower property behind their home
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (31+ words) WTKR 'We're fed up': Portsmouth family wants action on overgrown cell tower property behind their home...
Rep. Bobby Scott hosts Labor Day cookout with outlook to midterm elections
5+ day, 15+ min ago (357+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Members of the community, including U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, gathered in Newport News for Congressman Bobby Scott's annual Labor Day cookout Monday. The annual event draws Democrats from across Virginia, including Governor Abigail Spanberger....
Lt. Gov. Hashmi hoping to educate, inform people of options during energy cost listening tour stop in Norfolk
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (37+ words) wtkr.com Lt. Gov. Hashmi hoping to educate, inform people of options during energy cost listening tour stop in Norfolk...
Hundreds gather in Chesapeake for nationwide 'No Kings' protest
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (344+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Hundreds of people gathered at the intersection of Volvo Parkway and Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake Saturday morning as part of nationwide "No Kings" protests aimed at opposing the Trump administration's policies and actions. The protesters say they call…...