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October 1, 2018

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Fort Eustis landscape still marked by the Civil War

Monday, Oct 1

Largely untouched since the Army established Fort Eustis during World War I, the Civil War earthworks there are among the best-preserved landmarks of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign and will be the subject of an Oct. 6 public tour.

Aircraft carrier Kennedy adds 726 tons to its fighting weight

The aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy will reach a construction milestone Friday when Newport News Shipbuilding will lower its final keel section into place.

To ease congestion, Hampton proposes closing I-64 ramp near Mallory Street

Hampton officials want the Virginia Department of Transportation to consider shutting down the eastbound entrance ramp on I-64 from Mallory Street, for at least part of the day, something they believe will help alleviate the area’s overwhelming traffic.

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Hokies' defense reverses course in victory at Duke

One week after being embarrassed at Old Dominion, Virginia Tech's defense stonewalled Duke in a 31-14 road victory