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7+ hour, 16+ min ago (205+ words) Norfolk's temporary casino made over $1 million during its first month of operation. The Interim Gaming Hall brought in more than $1.4 million in revenue in November, according to the latest revenue figures released Monday by the Virginia Lottery. The temporary casino opened Nov. 7. It is housed in a 3,600-square-foot tent-like facility and has 132 slot machines. Also in November, Rivers Casino Portsmouth earned about $25.8 million in revenue. The number is a 5.5% decrease from October, when the casino took in around $27.3 million in revenue.The revenue data provides a first look at how the two Hampton Roads casinos will perform against one another. Norfolk's revenue is far less than the roughly $12 million Danville's temporary casino earned in its first two weeks. Bristol's temporary casino, which opened July 8, 2022, earned $11.7 million in revenue during its first month. Norfolk casino operators Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey…...

8+ hour, 8+ min ago (138+ words) NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - Multiple people were injured after a vehicle struck a Norfolk Police car. According to the Norfolk Police Division, in the early morning hours of Dec. 14, a Norfolk police officer was transporting a person to jail when they were struck from behind. The officer was southbound on Highway 81 approaching the intersection of 829th Road. As the officer was slowing down to make a right turn they were struck from the rear by a pick-up truck. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and took both drivers and the arrestee to Faith Regional Hospital. Both drivers were transferred to Omaha area hospitals for further treatment. The arrestee was treated and released. The accident remains under investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol and the Madison County Sheriff's office. Norfolk police say possible charges are pending....

11+ hour, 3+ min ago (233+ words) One of two students killed in a mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday has been identified as Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov by a family friend. Umurzokov had recently graduated from Midlothian High School in Central Virginia. He is being remembered as "incredibly kind, funny, and smart," his sister said. "He had big dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon and helping people," reads an online fundraiser'created to help Umurzokov's family with expenses. "He continues to be my family's biggest role model in all aspects. He always lent a helping hand to anyone in need without hesitation, and was the most kind-hearted person our family knew." The attack Saturday afternoon, which also wounded nine people, set off hours of chaos across the Ivy League campus and surrounding Providence neighborhoods as hundreds of officers searched for the shooter and urged students and staff to…...

12+ hour, 59+ min ago (317+ words) A NORFOLK POLICE officer was among three people injured Sunday morning when this police cruiser was struck from behind by a pickup. A Norfolk police officer was among three people injured on Sunday when a vehicle rear-ended the officer's cruiser near Madison during a prisoner transport. During the early-morning hours on Sunday, the officer was transporting an arrestee to the Madison County Jail, said Capt. Michael Bauer in a press release. The officer was southbound approaching the intersection of Highway 81 and 829th Road. Bauer said the officer was slowing to make a right turn when the police cruiser was struck from behind by a pickup. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and took the two drivers and the arrestee to Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Both drivers were transferred to Omaha-area hospitals for further treatment and the arrestee was treated…...

17+ hour, 15+ min ago (596+ words) Speaking to reporters after Brian Walshe was convicted of first-degree murder for killing his wife, Ana, in January 2023, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey thanked investigators and prosecutors for leaving "no stone unturned" in the case. A jury returned the guilty verdict for Walshe after around five hours of deliberations over two days following a 10-day trial. It was a rare public appearance for Morrissey, who has largely remained out of the public eye since controversy exploded around his office's handling of the Karen Read case. Morrissey thanked the jury for its work in the case, adding that "without the jurors, our system doesn't work." "While you saw a good part of what we had, it was only a small fraction of the time and effort that they put in to get that evidence," he said. "That effort should not be…...

18+ hour, 59+ min ago (360+ words) Virginia Tech has received an anonymous $20 million gift for Hokies athletics, the university announced Monday. It marks the largest athletics gift in school history. The gift will help further Virginia Tech's Invest To Win fund, which focuses on fully funding $20 million in athlete scholarships and setting programs up for success through staffing and recruiting. It also comes on the heels of a historic budget plan approval, which calls for a $229 million investment in athletics. Additionally, Virginia Tech recently hired James Franklin as head football coach and rose to No. 27 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Ranking. In a statement, Franklin addressed how the historic gift will impact the Hokies moving forward. "The passion of Virginia Tech fans is unmatched and their continued generosity will help elevate our program," Franklin said. "There's a clear sense of excitement from our fans about…...

19+ hour, 9+ min ago (1196+ words) Our nonprofit newsroom delivers the most comprehensive, eye-opening and influential climate coverage in the nation, and more of it than anyone else. We call power holders to account for their actions, put facts front and center and stand up to disinformation. We need your help right now to keep our work and momentum going in 2026. This past summer, a fire at an electrical substation forced data centers in Loudoun County to rely on backup diesel generators as their power source. Grid failures like this happen often, but this time, shoppers in a nearby Walmart parking lot heard the noisy generators start up and reported smelling diesel fumes. "People were like, "What is going on?" said Julie Bolthouse, the director of land use for the Piedmont Environmental Council, an environmental nonprofit fighting data center sprawl. "This sounds like planes landing constantly…...

21+ hour, 48+ min ago (238+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that $5 million in matching grants is now available through the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund. The program helps dam owners and localities fund projects to improve public safety and reduce the risk of dam failures and flooding. The fund, managed by the Virginia Resources Authority on behalf of DCR, will support a range of eligible activities, including dam repair and upgrades, hazard mitigation efforts and engineering studies. Protecting Virginians from dam failures and flooding is one of our most important responsibilities. These grants help communities strengthen critical infrastructure, address known risks and build a safer future. Many dams in Virginia were constructed decades ago and need modernization to meet current safety standards, said DCR Chief Dam Safety Engineer Andrea Henry. "Through this grant program we're…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1708+ words) Few experiences capture the magic of autumn quite like a scenic fall-foliage drive along the East Coast. From the fiery red maples of Vermont to the golden mountain ridges of Virginia, these routes turn ordinary highways into glowing corridors of color. The season transforms small towns into postcard scenes, wraps rural roads in warm light, and gives travelers the feeling that the year is slowing down just long enough to appreciate the beauty around them. For many Americans, these drives are more than road trips, they're cherished traditions that signal the start of crisp air, cozy evenings, and harvest-season charm. Small towns on either end of the route add charm without interrupting the tranquility. North Conway and Lincoln offer cozy caf's, covered bridges, and fall markets, perfect for grabbing cider doughnuts before continuing your drive. The combination of raw nature…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (691+ words) Franklin is also expected to hire his former quarterback coach at Penn State, Danny O'Brien, to the same position. And, one of his most important hires, Chuck Losey, is also heading to Blacksburg as ... New Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin continues to fill out his coaching staff this month before the transfer portal opens in January. Last week, the Hokies hired their former head coach, Brent Pry, as defensive coordinator. Shortly afterward, Virginia Tech reportedly agreed to terms with Penn State tight ends coach Ty Howle as the new offensive coordinator. Franklin is also expected to hire his former quarterback coach at Penn State, Danny O'Brien, to the same position. And, one of his most important hires, Chuck Losey, is also heading to Blacksburg as Virginia Tech's new strength and conditioning coach. The Hokies are also keeping at least…...