Suffolk

Portsmouth, Suffolk and Chesapeake have all moved to a “one bin” approach through a new regional initiative.

Virginia’s new budget gives all but nine cities and counties the ability to hold referendums on sales taxes for school construction and renovation.

City council won’t consider any applications for data centers until planners finish regulations for the industry.

Materials collected from both blue and green bins will go to the same new plant in Portsmouth.

Longleaf is a crucial part of Virginia’s natural and economic heritage, arguably more so than tobacco, state officials say.

Officials plan to restore historically prevalent longleaf pine trees at the site.

“We want to make sure that these are placed in appropriate locations,” said Kevin Wyne, director of planning and community development.

David Bosselman started the Old Myrtle Cotton Co. from his farm in 2025, producing shirts from his cotton.

The latest State of the River report has some good news — but there’s still a long way to go.

Several people at a rally Thursday said their opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is rooted in religious values.