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February 28, 2018

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Archaeologists survey historic home on Fort Monroe

Wednesday, Feb 28

FMA plans to build a portion of its new proposed visitors center on a foundation that belonged to the former DeRussy House, where R.E. DeRussy lived while stationed at Fort Monroe during the 1840s. A third generation decendent Kathleen DeRussy shares some memories, old photos.

City Council awards $38.8M SCOT center contract to W.M. Jordan

After more than three years of discussion and negotiations, the Newport News City Council gave the OK on Tuesday to award a $38.8 million contract to W.M. Jordan for the construction of a new transportation and operations facility for Newport News Public Schools.

Chesapeake Bay could get 10 billion new oysters by 2025

CBF and various partners aim to get 10 billion new oysters in Chesapeake Bay by 2025

City officials: marathon will not switch to nonprofit oversight just yet

There was some desire last summer to make the One City Marathon bigger, but the community can expect the Boston Marathon-qualifier to be the same this year, with about the same number of participants.

Official: Norfolk Naval Shipyard employee critically injured aboard sub

A Norfolk Naval Shipyard worker was critically injured Tuesday, an official said.

This Hampton mom is using Instagram to share her $50 for 7 days food budget challenge

Brooke Haggerty of Hampton has been sharing her food budget challenge on her Instagram profile 50dollars7days.