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December 20, 2018

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Justice Department says Hampton Roads Regional Jail's treatment of inmates "cruel and unusual"

Wednesday, Dec 19

The Hampton Roads Regional Jail's treatment of inmates amounts to cruel and unusual punishment, likely violates the Americans With Disabilities Act and is discriminatory, according to Justice Department findings released Wednesday.

Pamunkey tribe working to buy land for casino near Harbor Park in Norfolk

The city is in negotiations with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to purchase land around Harbor Park with plans to eventually build the state's first casino.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Hampton partner to tackle flooding, pollution runoff

Ever on the hunt for better solutions to address sea level rise, polluted runoff, or flooding, Hampton has teamed up with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to find more holistic ways at tackling the issue — projects that would be paid for with environmental impact bonds.

Hokies go junior-college route to bolster defense in 2019 recruiting class

The end result Wednesday on National Signing Day was a 19-member class featuring a distinctive JuCo flavor on the defensive side, where Tech brought in three players from the two-year colleges. While Tech’s class won’t be considered elite by the recruiting gurus, it addressed need areas.

Mendenhall says 'our needs have been addressed' as U.Va. lands 19 players, including five defensive backs

Virginia lands 19 players, including five defensive backs, on the first day of the early signing period.