Chesapeake approves 41-acre solar project; farmers say it will provide ‘security’
The Chesapeake City Council voted 7-2 to approve a solar energy facility that will allow about 1,000 homes to have lower energy bills.
Virginia News
6-year-old brought loaded revolver to Virginia elementary school, sheriff says
A 6-year-old student brought a revolver to a Virginia elementary school in their bookbag, but the sheriff said there’s no sign that the child intended to use it.
Virginia Gazette
Missile manufacturing facility coming to James City County
The James City County facility will produce two cruise missiles for the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. About 180 jobs will be created.
Chesapeake
9 candidates for Chesapeake City Council talk top priorities
Nine candidates, including two incumbents, will compete for three at-large seats on the Chesapeake City Council. The three top vote-getters will be elected.
Norfolk
4 Norfolk School Board candidates say aging buildings, staff morale are key issues
Three Norfolk School Board seats are up for election. The five candidates running for school board seats are Ken Paulson, Rebecca Danchise Topping, Sarah DiCalogero, Alfreda Thomas and Ronald White.
Outer Banks
Bring your dog to a pool party on the Outer Banks for a good cause
The Coastal Humane Society invites all four-legged friends and their humans to attend its 5th Annual Soggy Dog Pool Party at the Outer Banks Family YMCA on Sept. 7.
Portsmouth
7 candidates for Portsmouth School Board discuss student mental health services, teacher pay and more
Seven candidates, including three incumbents, are vying for five seats in the Portsmouth School Board race. The top five vote-getters will win seats on the board.
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach School Board candidates discuss social media and mental health, teacher pay, aging buildings
In Virginia Beach, six school board seats are up for election and a total of 12 candidates are on the ballot. Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 , and an at large seat are up for election.