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March 21, 2019

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Judge calls jail death 'shameful,' signs off on $3 million Jamycheal Mitchell settlement

Institutional and individual accountability regarding what happened remains "woefully lacking," but U.S. District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith said there was a silver lining.

Report: Jefferson Lab in Newport News fuels more than 2,000 jobs in Hampton Roads

Jefferson Lab in Newport News isn’t just a nuclear physics research powerhouse. Last fiscal year, the Department of Energy laboratory injected spending of $269 million into Hampton Roads, supporting 2,015 workers, according to a recent report.

Longtime Fazoli's restaurant in Newport News closes

The Fazoli’s fast-food Italian restaurant at 11739 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News closed after 24 years.

Local historians offer perspectives on African-American migration in Hampton Roads

Renee Escoffery-Torres Torres was among three local historians — Margaret Bristow of Newport News and Margaret G. Lee of Hampton — who offered perspectives on African-American migration during a forum Tuesday.

Norfolk State rallies from 10 down, stuns NIT top seed Alabama in first round

Derrik Jamerson scored 22 of his 25 points after halftime, and Norfolk State overcame a 10-point deficit and a late turnover to knock off top seed Alabama 80-79 in overtime Wednesday night in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament.

York supervisor found not guilty of boating under the influence

York County Board of Supervisors member Chad Green was found not guilty of driving a boat while intoxicated in a brief trial in York General District Court on Wednesday.