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Tips to prepare for a possible hurricane

Hurricane season for the Atlantic Coast begins June 1 and continues until November 30. Now is…
The Latest: Man pleads guilty to blocking KKK from park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The Latest on the aftermath of a violent white nationalist rally in…
Virginia city to pay man shot by police $200K to settle suit

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A Delaware man accidentally shot by a Virginia officer who was trying…
Boats carrying fleeing Rohingya sink in Bangladesh; 26 dead

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AP) — Three boats carrying ethnic Rohingya fleeing violence in Myanmar capsized in…
Authorities brace for wave of hurricane-related fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — As high water spreads from Houston through Texas and Louisiana, authorities are…
As floodwaters recede, Houston officials look to recovery

HOUSTON (AP) — As floodwaters receded and rescuers searched waterlogged neighborhoods for more potential victims, Houston…
Battle of the States Giving Challenge sets $50,000 goal

To celebrate the return of the Labor Day Classic football game to the William “Dick” Price…
Another massive container ship docks in US, breaks record

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The largest container ship ever to reach the U.S. has docked…
Rally sparks reflection on race, equality in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A white nationalist rally that turned violent has forced Charlottesville residents to…
VMA artists, speakers call for equality, suicide prevention

The MTV Video Music Awards are known for creating viral moments meant to shock or amaze.…
President Moore reacts to Charlottesville tragedy

August 15, 2017 As the proud father of a 32-year-old daughter that currently studies and…
Norfolk police chief reacts to violent crime, calls community to action

Gangs, guns, drugs, violence, and other crimes affect communities nationwide on a daily basis. Norfolk is…
Governors call for immediate action to stabilize health insurance marketplaces in states

WASHINGTON—Today, Aug. 2, the National Governors Association (NGA) Health and Human Services Committee, led by Virginia Gov.…
Exclusive interview with NSU President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr.

by Malik Glaspie, Managing Editor On Wednesday, July 19, the Spartan Echo had an opportunity to…
Funeral, vigil reveal depth of sorrow at Muslim girl’s death

STERLING, Va. (AP) — Whether a mourner in a black robe at a mosque or a…