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Coming in 2026: Tidewater Current to connect Virginia Beach to the Shenandoah Valley

Tidewater Current’s stops will include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg, New Kent, Richmond International Airport, Richmond Main Street Station, Charlottesville, Staunton and Harrisonburg.

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation will expand its Virginia Breeze bus line next year with a route running east to west connecting Virginia Beach and Harrisonburg. (Courtesy photo)

One man died after shooting at Patrick Henry Mall on Nov. 29. (Courtesy/Jenna Kopcik)

Patrick Henry Mall shooting: Man tackled another, disarmed him and shot him multiple times, police say

Landstown’s Damien Robinson (0) maintains possession of the ball during a game against Green Run at Landstown High School in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

757Teamz boys basketball preview: Loaded Landstown starts the season at No. 1

Princess Anne guard Jizelle James (15) hangs the game-winning net around her neck while celebrating after defeating William Fleming High School 70-28 in the VHSL Class 5 Championships at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center in Richmond on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

757Teamz girls basketball preview: Princess Anne aims for sweet 16th girls state championship

Topnotch, a stallion, was relocated to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund's farm sanctuary on the mainland due to habituation that resulted in him becoming food conditioned and aggressive. (Courtesy Corolla Wild Horse Fund)

Wild horse deemed a ‘serious threat’ removed from Outer Banks, officials say

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Virginia Democrats are poised to take the reins. Here’s what’s on the General Assembly’s docket.
Virginia Democrats are poised to take the reins. Here's what's on the General Assembly's docket.
Patrick Henry Mall shooting: Man tackled another, disarmed him and shot him multiple times, police say
Patrick Henry Mall shooting: Man tackled another, disarmed him and shot him multiple times, police say
1 person dies, 5 are injured from fatal crash on Route 13
1 person dies, 5 are injured from fatal crash on Route 13
She’s literally older than sliced bread. Virginia Beach WWII vet turns 105 this year.
She's literally older than sliced bread. Virginia Beach WWII vet turns 105 this year.
The day Hampton moved a high school, in just a few hours
The day Hampton moved a high school, in just a few hours
Virginia Beach native, star of New York opera world, nominated for Grammy award
Virginia Beach native, star of New York opera world, nominated for Grammy award
UVA, Virginia Military Institute leaders to appear before state Senate subcommittee
UVA, Virginia Military Institute leaders to appear before state Senate subcommittee
Chef says opening of Soup Love & Co. is ‘a dream come true’
Chef says opening of Soup Love & Co. is 'a dream come true'
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David Teel: Historic beatdown of Virginia Tech sends UVA to ACC title game
Shooting at Patrick Henry Mall: Man dead after shots fired inside store
Shooting at Patrick Henry Mall: Man dead after shots fired inside store

Crime and Public Safety

School buses wait in line to drop off Kecoughtan High School students at the Hampton Roads Convention Center after a security threat prompted an evacuation Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (Devlin Epding/Staff)

The day Hampton moved a high school, in just a few hours

Violence in schools across the country and threats of violence in Virginia schools has increased post-pandemic. But in the face of danger at a recent emergency situation, a Hampton high school kept hundreds safe.

Election

Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., questions witnesses during a hearing of a special House committee dedicated to countering China, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

For the first time in recent memory, Virginia’s 1st Congressional District may be ‘in play’ for Democrats

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger performed better across the board in 2025 than Rob Wittman's Democratic challenger in 2024. What could that mean for the 2026 midterms?

Business

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 28: A person carries shopping bags during Black Friday shopping at Garden State Plaza on November 28, 2025 in Paramus, New Jersey. According to the the National Retail Federation, nearly 187 million people are expected to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday this year. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

Thanksgiving debt regrets: How to recover if you overspend

Your November guilt doesn’t have to ruin the rest of your holidays.

Photos: ODU wins over Georgia State

Old Dominion defeated Georgia State today Nov. 29, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia, to finish their regular season with 9 wins.
Photos: Lake Taylor Class 3 Region A Championship
Photos: Indian River wins Class 5 Region A title
Photos: Grassfield wins Boys Class 6 State Volleyball
Photos: Phoebus vs Hampton Class 4 Region A Football
Photos: Granby runner-up to Glen Allen Boys Volleyball Class 5 State Final
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Restaurants, Food and Drink

The recipe for Energy Balls is from chef Johanna Le Pape’s cookbook “Patisserie Revolution.” (Photo by Cathy Thomas)

Recipe: Fruit, seeds, almonds and chestnut flour team up to make Energy Balls

The tiny round snacks are made with flax seeds, dried banana slices, pitted dates, apricots,...

Local News

Soup Love & Co. opened in Virginia Beach in November. (Lee Belote/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Chef says opening of Soup Love & Co. is ‘a dream come true’

What started as a passion project for Virginia Beach chef Amy Markman in her home...

Sports

North Carolina State quarterback CJ Bailey scrambles with the ball against Virginia during a Sept. 6 game. (Karl DeBlaker/AP)

It’s official: UVA and NC State to open 2026 football season in Brazil

The University of Virginia football program will open next season with the longest road trip...

757Teamz

High school scoreboard: Walsingham, Catholic win boys basketball tournaments

Meanwhile, all 24 VHSL football state semifinalists have been determined.

Virginia Politics

The Virginia Senate on Jan 10, 2024. Photo freelance/ Jay Paul

UVA, Virginia Military Institute leaders to appear before state Senate subcommittee

The leaders of the University of Virginia and Virginia Military Institute will appear before a Senate subcommittee on Monday morning to...

Immigration

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino carries tear gas, a rifle and a body camera while conducting immigration enforcement operations on Oct. 31, 2025, in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bodycam footage from Operation Midway Blitz released: ‘It’s all about arresting people’

The group of videos made public through the Loevy & Loevy law firm includes footage...

Opinion

Cartoon by Michael Ramirez for Dec. 1, 2025.

Cartoon: Expect Delays

Cartoon by Michael Ramirez for Dec. 1, 2025.

National News

A person walks past a makeshift memorial for U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe outside of Farragut West Station, near the site where the two National Guard members were shot, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says

'Andrew is still fighting for his life,' Gov. Patrick Morrisey said.

Military

This combo from photos provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, show National Guard members, from left, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. (U.S. Attorney’s Office via AP)

Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

The West Virginia governor ordered flags be flown at half-staff in recognition of Beckstrom’s death.

National Politics

FILE – Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, speaks with reporters outside the White House, March 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

Habba isn't the only Trump administration prosecutor whose appointment has been challenged.

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