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Shane Smith and Mike Vasil look like two Rule 5 hits for the rebuilding Chicago White Sox
NBC Sports
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June 16, 2025
CHICAGO — Shane Smith pitched a total of 10 1/3 innings during his college career at Wake Forest. He had a shoulder operation as a freshman, and his sophomore year was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Then he had elbow surgery. At that point,...
Major milestone for Atlantic Park: Surf lagoon now filled ahead of Virginia Beach opening
WVEC - Virginia
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Atlantic Park's surf lagoon is filled and set to open this summer. Bookings for spots will begin later this month. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A major milestone has been reached at Atlantic Park: its highly anticipated 2.67-acre surf lagoon is now...
Pusha T and Malice reunite for first U.S. tour in 15 years, coming to The Dome in Virginia Beach
WVEC - Virginia
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Clipse is reuniting for a U.S. tour and will perform in Virginia Beach on August 10, 2025. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Hip-hop duo Clipse is officially reuniting for their first U.S. tour in more than 15 years, and they’re bringing the show home. Pusha...
Former Virginia Beach officer found not guilty of abduction, sexual assault
WVEC - Virginia
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A former Virginia Beach officer has been found not guilty of abduction and sexual assault related to a 2023 crash incident. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A former Virginia Beach police officer has been found not guilty of abduction and sexual assault...
Fatal crash on Northampton Boulevard under investigation by VBPD
South Tidewater News - Virginia
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June 16, 2025
On June 8, 2025, around 2:16 a.m., Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers responded to a crash in the 5200 block of Northampton Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found three deceased victims who could not be immediately identified due to...
Virginia’s Changing Attitudes Toward Online Gambling
East Bay Express - California
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June 11, 2025
Published in cooperation between KingCasinoBonus and the East Bay Express. Virginia is known for its serene environment and storied history. Over the years, the state has experienced a massive transformation in its attitude to gambling, from the...
Virginia Democrats reject 8 Youngkin picks for university boards
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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June 11, 2025
Among Youngkin's picks was Ken Cuccinelli, who became a leading immigration official during the first Trump administration. WASHINGTON — Virginia Senate Democrats rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin's eight picks to sit on three university boards in the...
Column: Selling federal lands would betray future generations
The Virginian-Pilot
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June 16, 2025
In early May, Congress slipped a provision deep into its budget resolution that should alarm every American. Buried in the text was language authorizing the sale of nearly half a million acres of our federally managed public lands — mostly in Utah...
New Virginia Beach economic development chief resigns suddenly
Virginia Business
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June 12, 2025
Virginia Beach officials confirmed that the city’s new economic development director, Christian Green, resigned Wednesday after serving less than four months in the post. Green’s resignation marks the second time in a row Virginia Beach‘s economic...
Gulfstream: “Heart to Heart” Dinner for Delray Beach Boys & Girls Club
Palm Beach Florida Weekly
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June 12, 2025
Jorgette Smith and John Smith Virginia Kinsey and William Costa Kathryn Stewart, Robert Stewart, Bob Dockerty and Karen Dockerty Josh McGraw and Jaene Miranda Guy Pratt and Muriel Losee-Pratt Sarah Foster and Lisa White Stuart Foster, Jaiyden...
Swimming advisory lifted for North Community Beach in Norfolk
South Tidewater News - Virginia
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June 12, 2025
Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D. Mayor | City of NorfolkKenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D. Mayor | City of Norfolk The Norfolk Department of Public Health has lifted the swimming advisory for North Community Beach in Ocean View, Norfolk. The advisory...
Virginia Beach STOP program aims to combat school threat offenses
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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June 10, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The first cohort of Virginia Beach's school threat offense program graduated in late May amid multiple school lockdowns in recent weeks. The five-week School Threat Offense Program (STOP), was created by Virginia Beach police...
Hampton defers camping in public spaces ban after community pushback
The Virginian-Pilot
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June 12, 2025
Hampton City Council delayed a vote on Wednesday to ban camping and storage on public property, which would have cleared the way for the city to criminalize homeless encampments. Mayor Jimmy Gray said the decision to delay the vote came after...
Got to Help Protect Beaches—and the Birds That Need Them—With a Smartphone and a Coin article
Audubon
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December 6, 2025
The most constant thing about beaches is that they are always in flux. Wind, waves, and currents move sand around, building up shorelines in some places and eroding them elsewhere, with consequences for coastal wildlife, including birds. Analyzing...
Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia Announces Major Expansion with Indoor American Journey Gallery
The Roanoker - Virginia
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June 12, 2025
The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia has announced plans for a significant expansion that will enhance visitor experiences and educational offerings at its 300-acre living history site. State funding has been secured to support the project,...
197 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds
Hampton Roads Messenger - Virginia
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June 12, 2025
Grant programs will generate more than $4.7 million in marketing initiatives and support over 1,100 Virginia tourism partners RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $2 million in matching grant funds will be awarded...
Join Nokefest for camping, music and more
WFXR - Virginia
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June 11, 2025
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The weekend of June 13 will be Roanoke’s newest music and arts festival with camping under the stars to enjoy 26 national and regional headlines. The festival allows participants to float on the Roanoke River while enjoying...
Editorial: Go to the polls
The Virginian-Pilot
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June 16, 2025
Most Hampton Roads residents have plenty on the agenda today, from their standard work obligations to juggling children just beginning their summer breaks. It might be hard to find a minute of spare time to think, much less engage in a...
CBS12 HOMETOWN HEROES: Local couple funding arts programs for underserved kids in South Florida
Community Foundation
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ have made it their life’s work to bring new opportunities to students in the community who need it most. For nearly 40 years, Virginia and Harvey Kimmel have been creating and...
'Speak up:' Myrtle Beach woman dies four days before planned departure from abusive relationship
WBTW - South Carolina
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June 12, 2025
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) –News13 investigates the death of a Myrtle Beach woman as the four-year anniversary of her death approaches. The coroner’s office ruled Angela Roberts’ death undetermined but after digging into the case, her family...