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Why did Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake shut down? Here’s what we know and don’t know.
A day after Historic Greenbrier Farms announced it was immediately closing most of its operations to the public, it's still unclear what prompted the closure.
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Newport News Shipbuilding furloughs 471 salaried employees
“This decision was not made lightly given its impact on affected team members,” the company said in a statement.
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Warner discusses affordable housing during stop in Williamsburg
Warner presented potential ideas to help alleviate housing issues with Williamsburg and James City County community members.
Crime and Public Safety
Tractor-trailer crashed, caught fire in Norfolk after driver fell asleep, police say
Following an investigation, state police determined the driver of a 2018 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was driving on I-64 East, approaching exit 276 for Granby Street, when he fell asleep, according to a release.
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![Capt. Leslie Mintz, who returned with squadron VFA-11 “Red Rippers”, embraces her daughter Norah Smith, 8, after returning home to Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach on Friday, May 30, 2025 after an over eight-month long deployment with Carrier Air Wing 1 attached to the USS Harry S. Truman. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Truman air wing homecoming")
Truman air wing returns home after long, eventful deployment in Red Sea
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![Churchland pitcher Autumn Thompson (8) delivers a pitch in the first inning. Churchland defeated Denbigh in the Class 4 Region A softball tournament semifinals at Stoney Run Athletic Complex in Newport News, Virginia, on May 29, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "C4RA Softball Quarterfinals")
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![Great Bridge goalkeeper Griffin Thomas (24) dives to save a shot attempt by Princess Anne’s Jaques Prefontaine (15). Great Bridge defeated Princess Anne in penalty kicks in the VHSL Class 5 Region A quarterfinals at Great Bridge Middle School in Chesapeake, Virginia, on May 28, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "PA at GB C5RA QF BSOC")
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![Princess Anne’s Abby Sabatino (5) passes the ball to teammate Anna Hager (17). Princess Anne faced Kempsville in the Class 5 Region A tournament at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 27, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "PA at Kempsville GLAX")
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![Arliss Edwards, with Scouts America Pack 242, prays during the benediction during a Memorial Day Ceremony in remembrance of veterans who gave their lives while serving, specifically four chaplains, those aboard the USS Scorpion, and those who served aboard WWII submarines, at the Knights of Columbus in Newport News on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Memorial Day Ceremony")
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![Teammates swarm Grassfield’s Addy Otte (6) after a free kick goal in the first half. Great Bridge faced Grassfield at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, on May 20, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Great Bridge at Grassfield GSOC")
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![Hickory baserunner Caleb Evans (6) slides safely into third base. Hickory faced Grassfield at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, on May 15, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Hickory at Grassfield BSB")
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Former state delegate, political newcomer square off in District 97 GOP primary
A former state delegate will square off with a political newcomer in the Republican primary...
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Orioles stars Jordan Westburg, Colton Cowser enhancing Norfolk Tides’ clubhouse
Both players began indefinite rehabilitation stints with the Tides this week.
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Great Bridge girls beat fellow top-5 team First Colonial in Class 5 Region A soccer quarterfinal
Great Bridge’s win set up a Tuesday semifinal at top-seeded Kellam, where both schools’ girls...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Cambodian American chefs are finding success and raising their culture’s profile. On their terms
These chefs are putting the attention back on Cambodian heritage and culture.
Politics
Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech
Yurong “Luanna” Jiang kept running into classmates who praised her commencement address.
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Military
Truman, strike group begin homecomings from Red Sea deployment
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group will return in the coming days from its...
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2nd suspect in Manhattan crypto kidnapping and torture case indicted
Duplessie is listed as a founder or investor at various blockchain-based companies.
National Politics
Trump’s education secretary threatens to pull funding from NY over its Native American mascot ban
McMahon described Massapequa’s chiefs mascot as an “incredible” representation of Native American leadership.
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