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A new, small grocery store is bringing fresh food to an underserved area of Newport News
Large sections of the Southeast Community have been deemed food deserts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture because of a lack of access to affordable and nutritious food. While the area has a Piggly Wiggly and convenience stores, the neighborhood is underserved by supermarkets.
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Correction for June 30
Because of a production error, cutlines for photos of Mary Lyon for a story on Sunday’s Page 1 (“We’re getting older”) incorrectly stated she lives in an assisted living community. She lives in a senior apartment.
Crime and Public Safety
10 high school students fall through a utility grate on Virginia Tech鈥檚 campus
Ten touring high school students fell through a utility grate while on a tour of Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus earlier this week.
Election
Virginia Democrats coalesce as primary election sets statewide ticket. Will Republicans?
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi and attorney Jay Jones secured nominations in Tuesday's primary elections to join Abigail Spanberger on the Democratic statewide ticket.
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Photos: Norfolk Tides drop Thursday game to Gwinnett
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![Savannah Young, 10, and Ryan Young, 8, sit with American Flags waiting to see off their father Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael Young as he deploys with the USS Gerald R. Ford from Naval Station Norfolk on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "TVP-L-NW-FORD-DEPLOYS-KW-06")
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![Charlotte Thornton watches as Megan Thornton fills out her ballot at Main Street Library in the Hilton Village area of Newport News on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "TVP-L-NW-VOTING-PENINSULA-KW-05")
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![From left: Debra Amme of Virginia 性视界传媒, Linda Dennis of Norfolk and Pat Edwards of Norfolk as they gathered at Jeff Robertson Park in Norfolk Saturday morning,June 14,2025 as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protest. (Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot)]( "TVP-L-NW-NO-KINGS-PROTEST-BT-06142025-02")
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![Ocean Lakes players hoist the championship trophy after defeating Cox 2-1 with a walk-off in the ninth inning in the Class 5 State Championship at Deep Run High School in Short Pump, Virginia, on June 14, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "TVP-L-SP-COX-BASEBALL-0615-12")
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![Ocean Lakes players Emerson Woodward (19), center, and Grey Walsh (9), lead the charge to greet pitcher Aidan Benson (23) after defeating Riverbend 17-10 in the Class 5 State Semifinal at Deep Run High School in Short Pump, Virginia, on June 13, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "TVP-L-SP-STATE-SEMI-DR-0613-WS-002")
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Daily Horoscope for June 30, 2025
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The city of Chesapeake鈥檚 signs get a rebranded and refreshed new look
The new signs have familiar imagery and messaging, but with a new look.
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Cartoon: Marching Orders
Cartoon by Bill Bramhall for June 30, 2025.
National Politics
Trump Management 101: World leaders adapt to his erratic diplomacy with flattery and patience
Among the learnable Trumpisms: He disdains traditional diplomacy.
Military
Navy budget for fiscal 2026 calls for purchase of 19 warships
The Navy is relying on the combination of the annual defense budget and supplemental legislation...