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January 28, 2019

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More details emerge in deadly Newport News crash after police chase

Sunday, Jan 27

The events that led to a short police chase and deadly crash on Jefferson Avenue late Wednesday afternoon began when a Newport News police officer spotted a wanted man in one of the city’s busiest shopping areas, court documents say.

Jamestown dig uncovers details of first General Assembly meeting spot

Jamestown archaeologists have uncovered with certainty the western wall of the church that held the first meeting of representative government in North America nearly 400 years ago.

Newport News shipyard state grant program may get a boost

The General Assembly has approved a series of grants for Newport News Shipbuilding, tied to the company's investment in jobs and facilities. The grants were scheduled to begin in 2022, but a recent binge of hiring and construction has convinced lawmakers to release the money starting next year.

Bill puts some I-64 widening financing at risk

Shad Plank looks at a threat to funding for I-64 projects, high interest rate loans and disorderly conduct in schools

Watermen get say on how to tackle 'ghost pots' in the Chesapeake Bay

VIMS is sending out surveys to Virginia's 1,056 hard crab potters seeking ideas on how to tackle 'ghost pots' in the Chesapeake Bay — derelict crab pots that still capture and kill marine animals.