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Mom of serial killer’s latest victim: Learning Gloucester teen was raped before 1988 slaying ‘is more than a person can handle’
The case went unsolved for 37 years. But earlier this year, the Virginia State Police sent semen traces found on Laurie Ann Powell's body to a Florida laboratory for testing — and matched it to a serial killer.
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Portsmouth police call on state to criminalize leaving guns in unlocked cars
"We got to make things a little bit more difficult than just leaving something as dangerous as a firearm in a vehicle, and folks just being able to go and check your door," Portsmouth's police chief said.
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Chances increasing for Hampton Roads to get freezing fog Sunday and light snow Monday
Forecasters say freezing fog is possible for southeastern Virginia Sunday, and odds are increasing for a light accumulation of snow Monday.
Business
NBA G League veteran opens Excel Basketball Academy in Virginia Beach
Excel began in 2020 and operated out of the Virginia Beach Field House and then Cape Henry Collegiate, where Lance Hurdle is also the boys varsity head coach.
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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
German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition and sweetness
Bakers in Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years.
Sports
David Teel: UVA’s playoff hopes vanish in ACC title-game loss to Duke
“There’s nothing I can say to take away the pain,” Cavaliers coach Tony Elliott said...
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Last-play touchdown pass lifts Lake Taylor past Magna Vista in Class 3 semifinal
The Titans dramatically earned a berth in next week's championship game in Lynchburg against Kettle...
Virginia Politics
New chief judge appointed for Eastern District of Virginia
Hannah Lauck succeeds Mark S. Davis, who has held the position since 2018.
Immigration
Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump’s ongoing command of California National Guard troops
Trump initially called up more than 4,000 California National Guard troops in response to protests.
Military
What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes
It is testing the scope of laws that have long governed soldiers on the battlefield.
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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 7, Apollo 17 blasts off
America’s last crewed moon mission to date was launched as Apollo 17 blasted off from...
National Politics
Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others
Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated Sunday at the...
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The best Samsung phones available now
Keep reading and you’ll discover the key considerations to choose your next phone and a...