The Virginian-Pilot

01/12/2025

With a $15 million donation from philanthropist Joan Brock, Old Dominion University will establish a new nutrition and lifestyle medicine school.

Philanthropist Joan Brock has donated $15 million to create a nutrition and lifestyle medicine school at Old Dominion University.

01/12/2025

Virginia potentially will launch a legal, regulated adult-use cannabis retail market. This story originally appeared in the Virginia Mercury.

The final proposal would launch a legal, regulated adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia — potentially ending five years of economic and legal uncertainty.

01/12/2025

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members has been engaging in erratic behavior for years.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s behavior deteriorated so sharply that a community advocate reached out to a refugee organization for help, fearing he was becoming suicidal.

01/12/2025

A new bus route is coming in 2026 that will connect Hampton Roads with 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 Har…

01/12/2025

Police have identified a man who died following a downtown shooting last week.

Police have identified a Chesterfield man who died following a downtown shooting last week.

01/12/2025

No program, boys or girls, in Virginia High School League basketball history comes close to Princess Anne’s 15 state titles.

The Cavaliers return four starters, including star junior Micah Ojo, and will be favored to win a record 16th VHSL title.

01/12/2025

A police affidavit filed in Newport News General District Court provides more details about the shooting at Patrick Henry Mall on Saturday. (Link in comments.)

01/12/2025

If you thought Landstown was good last season with two freshmen, wait until you see the Eagles this season as they return four starters to a team that is talented and deep, writes Larry Rubama.

Defending Class 5 state champion Green Run, Nansemond River and Hampton also are expected to challenge.

01/12/2025

The Grand Illumination is returning to Colonial Williamsburg. Here's what to know:

This year’s fireworks extravaganza will take place on three Saturdays in Colonial Williamsburg: Dec. 6, 13 and 20.

01/12/2025

Hong Kong officials said their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes.

Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fir…

01/12/2025

NEW: A 26-year-old Newport News man has been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal Saturday morning shooting at Patrick Henry Mall.

Gary Carlton Moore, 26, has been charged with second-degree murder in the Saturday morning shooting at Patrick Henry Mall.

01/12/2025

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