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School just started, but we're already looking ahead to the 2026-27 school year. FAFSA is officially set to open Oct. 1., marking the first time in three years it will open on time after numerous delays and continued beta testing.

The Virginia Lottery is holding a teacher lounge makeover contest.

A Chesapeake woman won $500,000 in the Virginia Lottery with a Wild Cash ticket.

Regent University, which hosted Charlie Kirk for an event at the school, is mourning his death.

In Virginia Beach, the first 9/11 remembrance ceremony with the recently erected steel beam memorial from Tower 2 was held as we remember the attacks that occurred 24 years ago Thursday.

Virginia lawmakers are reacting to what some are calling the political assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Thomas Medlin makes a living cutting, mowing, edging and trimming with his Impact Landscaping company, but in his dealings with a firm associated with Tesla, Medlin says he's the one who's getting clipped.

A commercial motor vehicle crash Thursday morning on Route 17 is expected to cause delays for several days, troopers said. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/accomack-county/vsp-vehicle-crash-on-route-17-causes-significant-damage-to-bridge-near-tidewater-trail/

Virginia State Police charged a Chesapeake man with reckless driving following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 in Norfolk Thursday morning. https://www.wavy.com/news/driver-rear-ended-on-i-64-in-norfolk-has-life-threatening-injuries-vsp-says/

A 19-year-old was arrested after a fatal shooting at a Royal Farms on Chincoteague Road Wednesday night. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/accomack-county/deputies-19-year-old-arrested-after-fatal-shooting-on-chincoteague-rd/

Virginia State Police are assisting Hampton University after a threat to the school caused the university to cancel all classes and campus activities Thursday and Friday. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hampton/hampton-university-closed-due-to-potential-threat/

Due to anticipated tidal flooding in the Norfolk area this week, the City of Norfolk announced it will be opening up parking garages for residents. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-opens-free-parking-garage-due-to-tidal-flooding/