LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to most destructive wildfire in city history last month
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six weeks after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief amid a ...
Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad. He would be ...
Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening, medical team says
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ complex respiratory infection isn’t life-threatening, but he’s not out of danger, his medical team ...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina using data from Zillow.
Jerry ‘Ice Man’ Butler, soul singer whose hits included ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ dies at 85
NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as ...
Federal judge will consider further blocking Trump administration from freezing funds
A federal judge will on Friday consider a request to further block President Donald Trump ’s administration from freezing ...
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Virginia Derby to be hosted at Colonial Downs in March
The Virginia Derby will return to Colonial Downs in mid-March. According to organizers, the Virginia Derby will be held on ...
Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump’s cost-cutting efforts
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk appeared at a conservative gathering outside Washington waving a chainsaw in the ...
Hilton hotel opens in Newport's $1B Ovation development
The Homewood Suites by Hilton is the second hotel Corporex has opened in the last six months. It opened the 134-room Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood in August. That property is also managed by ...
Runners excel on longer half marathon course
Colonial Half Marathon on Feb. 15 was held on a 13.4 mile course, three-tenths of a mile longer than the standard distance of 13.1 miles.
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Newport’s Newest Hotel Set to Open in March
Island House Newport is set to open its doors and welcome guests starting March 13, 2025. As Newport's newest hotel, Island ...
Business calendar: Coliseum Central annual meeting, workshop on overcoming workplace fear
Virginia Beach State of the City, noon to 2 p.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Bobby Dyer to provide a recap of successes, updates and the ...