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More details emerge in 2023 slaying of 18-year-old Williamsburg student in Isle of Wight
The new information came to light at a plea agreement hearing last week for the man accused of killing Aonesty Selby, who was a senior at Warhill High School.
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Savvy Senior: Where to find senior discounts in 2025
There are literally thousands of senior discounts on a wide variety of products and services including restaurants, travel and lodging, entertainment, retail, health, grocery stores, automotive services and much more.
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Man accused of trying to abduct 7-year-old at Great Wolf Lodge
A North Carolina man was arrested following what authorities say was the attempted abduction of a 7-year-old from the pool area at Great Wolf Lodge.
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Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs
The Trump administration had withheld over $6 billion in grants on July 1.
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Immigration
Attorneys sue to restore deportation protections for abused and neglected migrant children
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of nine young people and their legal advocates.
Opinion
Editorial: Tweak campaign finance law to boost accountability in Virginia
The commonwealth's first audit of campaign finance reports found discrepancies in record keeping, as well...
National Politics
A million veterans gave DNA to aid health research. Scientists worry the data will be wasted
Researchers say they fear the program is in limbo, jeopardizing years of work.
Election
Judge slams Virginia Beach election referendum as ‘intentional effort’ to sidestep federal law
The city wants to gauge voters' interest in bringing back three at-large seats, which a...
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Teens, screens, time pressure and other challenges to navigate on a family road trip
Get ready to embrace unexpected moments of both connection and inevitable chaos.
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Stay or go? For some transgender sailors and Marines, Trump’s ban leaves one option: ‘Come and find me’
Some wonder how their own military community will be impacted, especially if people leave the...
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Sometimes referred to as the “party dress,” cocktail dresses are short to mid-length and are...