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Where to see July Fourth fireworks in Hampton Roads
No location plays a larger role in this year’s anniversary celebration than Colonial Williamsburg, which takes center stage with days of programming culminating with a full day of celebration on Saturday and fireworks that will be broadcast on PBS.
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4-vehicle crash kills motorcyclist on I-64 in Hampton
Virginia State Police responded to a crash in Hampton involving multiple vehicles, including two motorcycles, that killed a 30-year-old man.
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Top medical commander at Langley-Eustis relieved of duty
Col. Tracy Allen, commander of the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, was fired on Tuesday.
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10 board and card games you’ll love if you like Sorry
One of the oldest and most iconic family-friendly pastimes is Sorry. Here are 10 board and card games that you'll love if you like Sorry.
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Photos: Vice President JD Vance speaks at NAS Oceana
Vice President JD Vance made a brief stop at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., to deliver remarks at an event marking 250 years of the American military on July 1, 2026. -
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World Cup 2026
How ‘Country Roads’ became the soundtrack of the US team’s World Cup run
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the USMNT.
Business
1.7 million grill brushes recalled after people swallowed loose metal bristles
No matter who works the grill this July 4 weekend, you or your Uncle Gus,...
Sports
David Teel: Even during summer workouts, high expectations for UVA basketball
Scenes from exclusive access to a UVA basketball workout: Sam Lewis' competitive fire, Kalu Anya...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Drink recipe: Modern Boston Boulevardier for Massachusetts
Developing the cocktail ahead of America 250, Kim Laidlaw drew on agricultural staples.
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Meet the 2026 All-Tidewater softball teams
The top high school softball players in Hampton Roads in 2026, determined by The Virginian-Pilot's...
Iran
FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran
It is reportedly flying a false flag linking it to the island nation of Comoros.
Virginia Politics
US Department of Justice sues Virginia over assault weapons ban
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Virginia and Virginia State Police saying that the...
Immigration
Trump administration’s $46 billion ‘smart wall’ races ahead on the US-Mexico border
Critics argue this militarizes the border and impacts local communities.
Military
Vance visits Oceana, vows military deserves ‘a defined mission’
Over 700 sailors and leadership from squadrons and commands based at Naval Air Station Oceana...
Opinion
Cartoon: Still Standing
Cartoon by Nick Anderson for July 3, 2026.
Election
Early voting starts Thursday in Virginia. Here’s what you need to know:
In Hampton Roads, Democrats will chose nominees for both the 1st and 2nd congressional districts....
National Politics
Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
Court rejects appeal from former reporter facing daily penalties over confidential sources.