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09/17/2018

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Newport News revisiting goal to develop land around Endview Plantation

Monday, Sep 17

Newport News has revisited the possibility of development at Endview Plantation, putting out a request for qualification to potential developers.

Virginia’s redistricting argument could strengthen push for independent map drawers

The drawing of legislative maps is typically shrouded in secrecy. Some states are pushing for an independent commission to do it instead.

Death toll from Florence climbs to 17 as catastrophic flooding spreads across Carolinas

As the death toll from Florence mounted, North Carolina is bracing for what could be the next stage of a still-unfolding disaster.

Deadly WWII disaster hammers the home front in Hampton Roads

A sudden Sept. 17, 1943 blast caused by the accidental explosion of depth bombs shipped from Yorktown killed dozens and injured more than 400 at the Naval Air Station in one of the deadliest non-combat disasters of WWII.

Thomas Nelson basketball coach, mentor dies

Armand Brown died early Saturday morning after a car crash, according to police.

Hokies' running game showing signs of sustainability early on

Terius Wheatley’s 18-yard run was a sign of things to come against W&M, and an extension of what Virginia Tech (2-0, 1-0 ACC) has been able to accomplish in its running game thus far. Tech gained 305 rushing yards – the second time since Oct. 2010 it has had more than 300 rushing yards in a game.