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Spanberger wants to steady, grow Virginia’s economy amid ‘chaos’ in Washington
Former three-term congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is ready to spring into action in her new role as Virginia's governor, publicly laying out some of her plans in recent days at events in Virginia Beach and Richmond.
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Police investigation opened for man found dead at store in Hampton, authorities say
An investigation has been opened for the unspecified death of a man found at a local store in Hampton's Buckroe Beach area.
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Presidential history: The enduring elegance of presidential china
White House china is more than tableware — it reflects presidential legacy, national identity and American craftsmanship.
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Photos: Lake Taylor wins, moves to state final
Lake Taylor High School wins the Class 3 State Semifinal game over Magna Vista with time expiring, Dec. 6, 2025 at Lake Taylor. -
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Restaurants, Food and Drink
A classic Italian cookbook finally gets an English edition after years of effort
The book by Ada Boni is a go-to for classic Italian recipes.
Sports
Michael Vick, Boo Williams highlight latest Virginia Sports Hall of Fame class
The class also includes former UVA men's basketball coach Tony Bennett and former longtime William...
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High school scoreboard: No. 10 Princess Anne boys upset No. 4 Green Run in basketball
Granby defeated Churchland in both boys and girls swimming and diving in Eastern District competition.
Virginia Politics
Spanberger plans to ‘hit the ground running’ to boost Virginia’s economy. Here’s how.
Spanberger said key areas in the chamber’s blueprint matched her agenda, including investing in K-12...
Immigration
Trump’s ‘gold card’ program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
Individuals can pay $1 million, and corporations can pay $2 million per foreign-born employee.
Military
House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases
The annual National Defense Authorization Act typically gains bipartisan backing.
Opinion
Cartoon: That’s the Fear
Cartoon by Scott Stantis for Dec. 11, 2025.
Election
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...
National News
Today in History: December 11, ‘Lufthansa Heist’ later immortalized in ‘Goodfellas’
Nearly $6 million in cash and jewelry were stolen from the Lufthansa cargo terminal at...
National Politics
New York Times, after Trump post, says it won’t be deterred from writing about his health
The New York Times and President Donald Trump are fighting again.
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