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Virginia housing advocates call rent-to-own home contracts a predatory problem

On Tuesday, affordable housing advocates argued that these contracts are becoming a predatory problem in Virginia, and the companies behind them are unfairly targeting low-income residents who are often minorities.

Supervisors, park service want to bring more life to historic Yorktown

The superintendent of Colonial National Historical Park met with York County supervisors Tuesday to discuss opportunities for bringing more people to historic Yorktown.

Legacy of 'Hampton One Design' boat coming to history museum

The Hampton History Museum is laying the ground work for a new exhibit for the "Hampton One Design" class of racing boats that plays homage to city’s rich boating culture and the singularly designed racing boat made especially for use in the Chesapeake Bay and region’s humid weather.

NASA Langley's 'Hidden Figures' nominated for Congressional Gold Medal

Four of the "human computers" from NASA Langley Research Center's early space exploration have been nominated by the U.S. Senate to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.

A year later, W&M still searching for a quarterback

Like last year, William and Mary is unsettled at quarterback. But this time, coach Jimmye Laycock hopes to make a decision sooner rather than later.