Chesapeake Public Library schedules Dizzy Con for Aug. 7
Chesapeake Public Library will hold Dizzy Con from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, on the Main Floor of Central Library for preschool and school-age children and their families.
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Virginia primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4, after date moved from customary June calendar
Virginia’s 2026 primary election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4. Early in-person voting began June 19, and the state elections department has published candidate, referendum and election-law information for the contest.
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Virginia officials warn of worsening drought and outline statewide water-conservation response
Most of Virginia was under a drought watch or warning July 16, while the Roanoke region had been recommended for drought emergency status. Officials urged residents and businesses to conserve water as the state continued weekly reviews.
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Chesapeake issues early-voting guidance for Aug. 4 primary
Chesapeake has published official guidance for the Aug. 4, 2026 primary, including early-voting locations, party-ballot rules and in-person provisional-voting information.
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Richmond Flying Squirrels schedule first drone show at CarMax Park for 804 Day
The Richmond Flying Squirrels plan to hold the organization’s first-ever drone show at CarMax Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4, as part of 804 Day.
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Chesapeake pauses data-center application reviews for up to eight months
Chesapeake City Council approved a temporary hold of up to eight months on reviews of discretionary data-center land-use applications while the city develops standards for the industry.
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North American Sand Soccer Championships bring more than 11,000 projected players to Virginia Beach
The 32nd North American Sand Soccer Championships took place June 5–7, 2026, on the Virginia Beach oceanfront, with organizers projecting participation by more than 11,000 players.
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Richmond derailment cleanup keeps part of Dock Street and Capital Trail closed
A July 6 city update said CSX had restored rail traffic on an undamaged track, but Dock Street and part of the Capital Trail remained closed while crews prepared to remove three freight cars from the canal.
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Virginia’s early-voting deadline has passed. Here are the options left before Aug. 4
Virginia voters who missed the Aug. 1 early-voting deadline can still vote at their assigned polling place on Aug. 4, return an existing mailed ballot or use same-day registration with a provisional ballot.
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Richmond’s medical 911 calls are now transferred to the ambulance authority. What callers should expect
Richmond began transferring emergency medical 911 calls to the Richmond Ambulance Authority at 9 a.m. July 27. Residents should still call 911 and stay on the line during any medical-call transfer.
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Virginia budget gives Jarratt water system priority as officials seek funding
Jarratt has priority consideration in a new $50 million Virginia drinking-water grant program, but a separate $7,500,371 replacement request remains proposed, not approved or awarded.
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New Hampshire Landfill Law Pauses New Capacity Approvals and Adds Review Panel
HB 707 creates a seven-member committee, broadens landfill-siting criteria and pauses approvals for additional capacity until at least July 1, 2027, with Dalton remaining a key test.
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Alexandria-Area Gas Slips to $4.02 as Diesel Rises to $5.397
Regular gas eased slightly in the latest Alexandria-serving metro check, but diesel rose again, keeping fuel costs high for commuters and local businesses.
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Lake Ridge Park trail project remains active as summer use continues
Construction continues on Lake Ridge Park’s ARPA-funded trail project, with temporary road and trail changes and a county-recorded July 2026 target.
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Richmond Regular Gas Falls to $3.93 While Diesel Edges Up to $5.30
AAA’s Aug. 1 Richmond-Petersburg average puts regular gas at $3.931 and diesel at $5.298, while one Richmond station lists both fuels below the metro averages.
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Henrico adopts 2045 plan with implications for Highland Springs
Henrico adopted its 2045 plan July 28. For Highland Springs, it may guide future zoning, housing, parking, utility and transportation decisions.
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Norfolk-Area Gas Falls Below $4 as Diesel Moves Higher
Norfolk-area regular gas averaged $3.983 on August 1, down from last week, while diesel reached $5.318 and continued rising for fleets and businesses.
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Hallwood is the rail trail endpoint, but local work date is unknown
VDOT says construction is underway on initial Eastern Shore Rail to Trail segments, while Hallwood remains the northern endpoint without a local start date.
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Newport News-Area Gas Prices Ease Again While Diesel Rises to $5.32
Regular gas fell to $3.996 in the Newport News-area metro, while diesel rose to $5.316, creating different cost pressures for drivers and businesses.
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Chesapeake-area gas slips below $4; diesel rises above $5.30
Hampton Roads regular gas fell below $4 while diesel rose above $5.30 in AAA’s July 31 check, with Chesapeake pump prices varying by station.
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Virginia’s Preliminary $936 Million Surplus Leaves Budget Questions Unsettled
Virginia’s preliminary $936.3 million fiscal 2026 surplus improves the state’s budget position, but final accounting and volatile revenue sources will shape what lawmakers can responsibly spend.
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Virginia Beach-Area Gas Slips to $3.996 While Diesel Rises to $5.316
AAA’s July 31 metro check shows regular gas easing to $3.996 while diesel rises to $5.316, leaving commuters and fuel-dependent businesses facing higher costs.