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07/17/2018

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Virginia medical bill surprises on rise, legislative panel hears

Tuesday, Jul 17

Surprise balance billing for medical care a growing problem in Virignia, the General Assembly's Health Insurance Reform Commission hears.

Lawyer from the Peninsula leads the Virginia State Bar for first time in 50 years

A Newport News attorney has been named the new president of the Virginia State Bar, becoming the first lawyer from the Peninsula to hold that role in more than 50 years.

Camp Prospect teaches firefighter skills; opportunities for long-term bonds

Camp Prospect is a weeklong campis run by the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue and the Hampton Volunteer Fire Companies. As many as eight volunteer firefighter and young participants – mainly young men ages 14 to 19 – worked along with them to experience what it’s like be firefighter.

Design ideas shared for Yorktown Library expansion

Ideas were presented during an open house Monday when residents were asked to comment on what they’d like to see in the $5.5 million expansion and renovation of the library.

Five reasons to watch the 10th annual Hampton Heat 200 at Langley Speedway

A tussle between locals and visiting drivers, and Triple Crown implications, make the Hampton Heat 200 at Langley Speedway must-watch racing.

12 years later, Tysingers reflect on changing LGBTQ perspectives

When Blake Tysinger was a senior at Poquoson High school, his father — prominent Peninsula car dealer Mark Tysinger — encouraged him to back out of participating in a Daily Press story on gay teens. Twelve years later, the father and son reflect on that decision from a different perspective.