2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (759+ words) The Virginian-Pilot Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently announced the following board appointments: Kimberly Huskey of York, vice president of government affairs, Cherrystone Aqua Farms, and Michael Schwarz of Virginia Beach, associate director, Virginia Tech, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center,…...

5+ hour, 5+ min ago   (505+ words) Porous wind fences near Newport News coal terminals could help reduce air pollution for Southeast Community residents, according to a new study. However, the city currently has no definitive plans to build any. Dust Solutions Inc., which specializes in dust…...

1+ day, 50+ min ago   (426+ words) After a long walk, man’s best friend needs a drink. Pups can now belly up to the Dappy Dayz Dog Bar. The pink mobile trailer offers a wide selection of dog-friendly drinks and treats. Owner Tami Moore recently launched the…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (212+ words) Wholesale giant Costco will open its doors to a new Newport News location in November for customers to enjoy a signature $1.50 hot dog combo and a warehouse full of bulk items. The scheduled opening is months earlier than earlier city…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (660+ words) pilotonline.com The major celebration of the Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah (The New Year 5787, beginning at sundown on Friday) and Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement, begging at sundown on Sept. 20) is enhanced by a probing and…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (577+ words) A report released last week by Roanoke College found Virginians increasingly sour on the state of the economy and believing that the outlook for improvement is grim. Anecdotal evidence and lived experience suggest the same. Is it any wonder why?...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (486+ words) By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, AP Business Writer Brent crude, the international standard, jumped nearly 3% to $100.72 early Wednesday. U.S. benchmark crude gained 2.4% to $95.25 a barrel, and U.S. gasoline prices rose sharply overnight. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline ticked up 7 cents…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (460+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States. In response, the maker of private jets noted that many components for its planes, including the wings, are…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (420+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — Teddy Riley, who produced major hits for Michael Jackson and a host of other music legends, is returning to Virginia Beach and plans to open a nonprofit performing arts academy. “This plan here was a dream of mine,…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1723+ words) LGBT Life Center purchased a 42,476-square-foot office building on 3 acres at 5360 Robin Hood Road in Norfolk from Robin Hood Road LLC for over $4.2 million. LGBT Life Center intends to use the property where it has been a tenant to support…...