Lisa Vernon Sparks
The Virginian-Pilot
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Democrat Jeion Ward sails to another term representing the 92nd House District
Ward ran on a platform of ensuring workers received a fair living wage. → Read More
Norfolk local election preview: Sheriff, Commissioner of the Revenue
Two men are facing off to be Norfolk's next sheriff, and there’s a three-way race for Commissioner of the Revenue. → Read More
Preview: 6 names on the ballot Tuesday for Norfolk’s Superward 7
Incumbent Danica Royster, 32, is trying to fend off five other candidates for her seat, some of whom are well known around Norfolk, while others are new to the political arena. → Read More
Preview: A former inmate is now a GOP contender for 95th House District
David Wilson hopes to build on his success with a loftier goal — to represent the 95th House District, which mostly includes Newport News’ southeast end. The seat is now held by Del. Marcia “Cia” Price. → Read More
Man found dead in parked vehicle in Chesapeake
The incident is currently under investigation. → Read More
1 person critically injured in stabbing at Virginia Beach Walgreens
The person was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. → Read More
Park Service appoints acting superintendent to oversee Fort Monroe monument
Previously, Dance divided her time as Fort Monroe's acting superintendent and as the head of resource stewardship and science at the Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown. → Read More
Hampton Roads Transit holding public sessions on light rail expansions to Military Circle, naval station
The 7.4-mile Tide light rail system would continue to the Sentara Leigh Hospital campus and Military Circle Mall. → Read More
Kamala Harris visits Hampton University, touts necessity of STEM education
“The fact that she took time out of her day to come and hear my opinions and what I think, that’s important to do. That’s the kind of leader I want to be," said Schyler Turner, 20, a biochemistry major doing research in air quality analysis. → Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Hampton on Friday
HAMPTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Hampton on Friday. The White House put out a release shortly after noon Wednesday announcing Harris will travel to the city, but did not include any other details. Harris will visit Hampton as a part of National HBCU Week, Mayor Donnie Tuck said. The city is home to Hampton University, one of the older historically black colleges and universities… → Read More
Woman dies and 4 people are injured after a crash in Norfolk
Police say speed appears to be a factor in the crash, but they are still investigating whether alcohol also contributed. → Read More
1 person dies after a motorcycle accident in Virginia Beach
One person is dead following a motorcycle accident late Sunday night in Virginia Beach. Sparks/Geisen → Read More
Virginia Beach developer is building a 4th age-restricted community in Hampton. Housing experts say it’s needed.
“They’re all over 99% occupied, which demonstrates the critical need to create more of this type of housing,” says Brian Staub, Marlyn’s chief financial officer who addressed the Hampton City Council on Aug. 11. → Read More
Hampton’s Tucker family honors legacy of first enslaved Africans: ‘We exist because they survived.’
“Because of our ancestors, we exist because they survived. We have, because they sacrificed. We strive because they dreamed,” said Vincent Tucker, president of the William Tucker 1624 Society. → Read More
6 Hampton Roads cities to begin weekly coronavirus testing for all unvaccinated employees
The announcement was laid out in a joint letter Thursday penned by city managers from Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Williamsburg. → Read More
So long, Miss Hampton II: Popular tour boat, a fixture on the bay for 32 years, sold to Delaware company
The sale comes in the middle of a banner season with nearly full capacity every day, city officials wrote in a release. → Read More
Now serving sweets, sandwiches and more: Scratch baker expands repertoire with new Phoebus bistro
“Just make it with simple ingredients like salt, pepper, and a little garlic and onion or something. And that’s it. I put in the right stuff — love, heart and soul and just some good stuff,” Lashonda Sanford said. → Read More
Northam coming to Fort Monroe, where first Africans landed, to commemorate Juneteenth
Earlier this week, Congress voted to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday, joining 11 others. → Read More
Hampton police enforce loitering ban for pedestrian safety — and panhandlers could face fines
Some of those intersections are a sweet spot for many people seeking handouts from motorists waiting at red lights. → Read More
Pools are opening throughout Hampton Roads, but finding enough lifeguards is a challenge
“Our staffing is so short, most of our pools are going open on a rotating basis -- basically open one week, closed the next, so I can divide my staff to make sure everyone gets some pool time,” said Jim Durkee, vice president of AAA Pool Services, which manages 50 commercial pools around Hampton Roads. → Read More