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March 12, 2018

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A death behind closed doors: Hampton prisoner's suicide raises questions

Questions go unanswered in Hampton man's death in a Virginia SuperMax prison.

Luck of the draw might have influenced Virginia law

The lot drawing that returned Del. David Yancey, R-Newport News, to the General Assembly — and gave Republicans a slim 51-49 majority — could have influenced some of legislative bills.

Peninsula-area plan for National School Walkout on March 14

Students and school staff across the country are planning to participate in a national walkout on March 14 in response to the Parkland, Fla., school shooting that left 17 dead. 

Expanding Peninsula businesses rely on affordable child care, survey says

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce commissioned a survey of local small businesses to determine any growth challenges in the Peninsula area's business environment. One factor that came up surprised everyone.

Civil War turned world upside down in Hampton Roads

Turmoil and uncertainty roiled Hampton Roads as former slaves, native whites and Northerners wrestled to redefine the region after the Civil War.