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U.S. Sailors, assigned to the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, signal an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to hold on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 5, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo)
Petty Officer 1st Class Kris Lin/USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)
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Military & Veterans
Navy hits 10-year high for accidents on ships and in the air
Steve Walsh
Many of the worst incidents are tied to ships deployed to conflicts from Hampton Roads.
Newport News Mayor Phil Jones takes a selfie with voters on Oct. 31, 2026 before his reelection. The 37-year-old became the youngest elected mayor in the city's history when he won the 2022 election.
Photo by Mechelle Hankerson
Local Government
Mayor Phil Jones plans to 'give his 30s' to Newport News
Mechelle Hankerson
Newport News Mayor Phil Jones won reelection with 70% of votes. While he has resources to go for a bigger office, he said he’s staying put for now.
The Sentara Norfolk General Hospital complex, as seen September 2022. (Image: Katherine Hafner)
Photo by Katherine Hafner
Health
Gun violence prevention programs saved Virginia hospitals more than $100 million
Sandra Jones
Hampton Roads gun violence prevention programs at hospitals have served more than 5,000 people since 2019.
Push Comedy Theater's Dragon Faire is Nov. 14 and 15 and will include live entertainment, costume workshops and plenty of improv from its roaming actors.
Image via Push Comedy Theater
Arts & Culture
'We know how to throw a party': Dragon Faire takes over the NEON District this weekend
Kate Nowak
The two-day free event will sprawl across The Plot and Push Comedy Theater on Granby Street and the adjacent Hurrah Players' The Hugh Copeland Center.
The blue counties represent localities where a sales tax referendum was on the ballot.
Sean McGoey
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Education News
Proposed tax hikes for school construction meet mixed results across Virginia
Less than one-third of the localities with tax referendums on the ballot passed the measures.
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