Community for those with special abilities is taking shape in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach is witnessing the development of a groundbreaking housing community that caters specifically to individuals with unique abilities. Vanguard Landing, located off Princess Anne Road in the outskirts of Pungo, has been in …

Virginia unemployment spike ‘an economic shock,’ economist says

SUMMARY: For the week ending May 10, 3,992 people filed initial unemployment insurance claims — which is 46.8% higher than the previous week’s 2,720 claims and a 67.3% increase over a comparable week last year (2,386). Virginia Works reported 18,144 …

Virginia football transfer portal tracker: Who are the Hoos targeting? Who is coming? Who is going?

GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Spring football practice has come and gone, and the second departure-and-acquisition period of the offseason has arrived. The transfer portal opened for 10 days beginning on April 16, and Virginia is expected to be busy in …

Virginia House clerk rejects three of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes

RICHMOND, Va. (VIRGINIA MERCURY) -The clerk of Virginia’s House of Delegates on Wednesday night rejected three of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recent vetoes in the state’s revised two-year budget, Virginia Mercury reports. Acting within the clerk’s purview as …

Virginia high school softball’s top pitchers in 2025: Vote for the best

With the spring season officially here, it’s time to highlight the top high school softball players in Virginia. Fans will get an opportunity to vote on who they think is the best at their respective positions.  There are hundreds of outstanding players in …

Scientists at Virginia Tech discover large virus in algae

Scientists in Blacksburg have discovered a large, previously unseen virus inside algae. The virus poses no risk to human health but the discovery reveals just how adaptive viruses can be, said Frank Aylward, associate professor in the department of …

Former Army DB Donavon Platt commits to Virginia

Former Army defensive back Donavon Platt committed to Virginia out of the NCAA transfer portal per On3’s Pete Nakos and Steve Wiltfong. He spent three years with the Black Knights. While at Army, Platt in 29 games over the course of three seasons. He …

West Virginia State Board of Education calls on lawmakers to stabilize PEIA

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Board of Education has adopted a resolution urging state lawmakers and the Governor to take action to stabilize the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), citing its importance to the state’s public …

Virginia student wins international art contest

Celebrate Native American culture on Saturday at first Virginia Beach powwow in 10 years