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From dealing to healing: Decades later, he’s stopping violence on streets where he was once notorious for selling drugs
After serving federal time for dealing drugs across Hampton Roads, Clay Marquez returned to the streets where he was raised to stop violence.
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Lost child found unresponsive in Virginia Beach pond, police say
A child died Tuesday after being found unresponsive in a body of water in a Virginia Beach neighborhood, according to police.
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Jamestown High School grads encouraged to live purposefully
Jamestown High's Class of 2026 included 16 honors program graduates, the largest group of graduating honors seniors in Williamsburg-James City County Schools' history.
Iran
AI stocks keep swinging sharply and drag Wall Street with them
AI stocks took a sudden turn lower last week.
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Photos: The USS Iwo Jima returns to Norfolk
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Business
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here’s what to know before clicking ‘buy’
SpaceX has built up $29.1 billion in debt, as of the end of March.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Recipe: Use corn on the cob, peppers and sausage for this baked rice dish
This hearty main course also includes sweet or spicy sausage, arborio rice and bell peppers.
Sports
North Carolina boat lands record-breaking 919-pounder at Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
The record catch, reeled in by angler Connor Daniels, could be worth an estimated $6.2...
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VHSL state scoreboard: 8 matchups feature 757 teams going head-to-head
Western Branch hosts Edison in Class 6 baseball at 6 p.m. today.
Virginia Politics
Return to RGGI to bring higher electric bills, SCC filing says
Virginia’s decision to rejoin a market that requires utilities to pay for the carbon dioxide...
Immigration
After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges ‘rethink’ of US immigration policy
He cited issues around “racial profiling, surveillance and immigration enforcement.”
Military
A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight
The Pentagon removed the Christian label from 20 traditions, including Catholic and Lutheran.
Opinion
Editorial: Flag Day reminds us to treat the national banner with dignity and respect
Look around Hampton Roads when traveling the region and see the ripped, tattered, torn and...
Election
Williamsburg Mayor Douglas Pons says he won’t seek reelection
Doug Pons announced he will not seek another mayoral term after 16 years on Williamsburg...
National News
Questions about the American flag, answered
The American flag has been the country’s symbol across the world and even into space.
National Politics
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
Funding boost supports border patrol and ICE funding for the next three years.