Letter writers comment on curbside recycling in Chesapeake, the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the future of the Newport News airport and parking at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 13 SMU clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by routing Virginia 33-7. Isaiah Smith and Jared Harrison-Hunte each had two sacks to help the Mustangs extend their winning streak to eight. They would earn an automatic bid into the expanded Col...

Tuesday night's shooting outside a Town Center convenience store was the fifth officer-involved shooting in Virginia Beach this year.

Riverside defeated Kellam 3-0 in the VHSL State Championship at the Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia, on Nov. 23, 2024.

U.S. Postal Service operations have continued to improve, but state leaders say more work is needed to get the service to a level Virginians deserve.

Over Budget: The U.S. Navy faces a critical shortage of submarines as delays and cost overruns plague the Virginia-class attack submarine program, now $17 billion over budget. With only 22 Virginia-class subs in service and a production rate of two per year, the Navy cannot meet growing demands, especially in the face of adversaries like China with advanced A2/AD systems.

The signs hung in Virginia Beach for decades, reminding visitors and locals alike of the family-friendly atmosphere the citys leaders wanted to foster.

The best live streaming services to watch the SMU vs. Virginia college football game without cable.

Maury defeated Warwick 41-7 in the Class 5 region B semifinals at Powhatan Field in Norfolk, Virginia, on Nov. 22, 2024.

Hampton defeated Smithfield 28-7 in the Class 4 Region A semifinals at Smithfield High School in Smithfield, Virginia, on Nov. 22, 2024.

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) RJ Luis Jr. scored 18 points, Kadary Richmond added 12 and No. 22 St. Johns bounced back from a buzzer-beating, double-overtime loss the night before to rout Virginia 80-55 in the consolation game of the Baha Mar Championship. Deivon Smith added 10 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Red Storm. Elijah Saunders led the Cavaliers with 12 points. Andrew Rohde ...

Members of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension faced intense questioning under oath on Friday.The unusual scene at the St. Louis County courthouse in Virginia was the result of allegations that agents intimidated witnesses and illegally monitored text messages and jail phone calls between inmates and their attorneys.The defendants are among four members of the Hells An...

Apprentice plays Atlantis in the Neptune Bowl at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex at 2 p.m. Saturday.

DALLAS (AP) SMU and coach Rhett Lashlee have agreed on a contract extension with the No. 13 Mustangs on track for a trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and possible playoff bid in their league debut. The announcement of the deal comes with SMU set to visit Virginia on Saturday with a chance to clinch a spot in the conference championship game with a victory. SMU is 27-10 in Las...

America relies on imports of lithium-ion batteries from China, and the development of more U.S. rechargeable battery suppliers has been gaining momentum.

Federal and state lawmakers have introduced legislation to strengthen support for and better protect sexual assault victims on college campuses, but progress has been stagnant.

Lawmakers this week decided not to advance legislation that could eventually help expand veteran access to breakthrough therapiesfor mental health, like psilocybin, the active compound found in psychedelic mushrooms.

The 2025 lineup for the Virginia Arts Festival, announced Thursday night, includes multiple world-famous musicians. Tickets for some events are on sale now.