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October 2, 2018

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All Peninsula-area school divisions best statewide graduation rate

Tuesday, Oct 2

Virginia’s graduation rate continues to improve, with almost 92 percent of students completing high school on time, according to data released Monday.

Lawmakers will return to Richmond to debate district maps as court deadline looms

Speaker of the House Kirk Cox has called lawmakers back to Richmond Oct. 21 for a debate on the latest legislative map.

'Family matters' in stopping domestic violence, advocates say

The Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office sponsored Monday’s event to mark October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — which began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Virginia Politics Episode 22: Why people don't register to vote

On this episode of Virginia Politics, we look at the reasons people aren't registering to vote.

Update: Racing Commission meeting on Colonial Downs thoroughbred season moved to June 23

NEW KENT - The Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) has changed its special meeting date from Thursday, June 19 at 10 a.m. to Monday, June 23 at 10 a.m. discuss the

Ronald Curry highlights newest Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame class

Ronald Curry, who starred at Hampton High and North Carolina before playing with the Oakland Raiders, will be inducted in a ceremony at the Norfolk Scope on Oct. 22.