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‘Cheaper to keep her:’ Virginia Beach man holds onto truck of his dreams
Tim Smith ordered his 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 in 1994. Eight months later he took delivery at Jasper Jeep Sales in Jasper, Georgia. It was and still is the truck of his dreams. Smith has no plans to ever...
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel tolls will increase Jan. 1
Drivers will pay more money to cross the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay starting Jan. 1. The toll for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel will increase by $2, costing $16 during off-peak days. And it will...
View ArticleBiden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail...
By ADAM BEAM and KEN RITTER (Associated Press) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the...
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From Virginia to North Carolina, how passenger rail will be transformed in...
RICHMOND — Virginia will break ground on several long-awaited rail projects next year and has started to announce construction partners. Virginia’s investment in its passenger rail infrastructure aims...
View ArticleWhy the Downtown and Midtown tunnel tolls are increasing significantly in 2024
PORTSMOUTH — Those using the Downtown and Midtown tunnels will see steeper toll rates than anticipated at the start of the new year, in part due to inflation but also as operators recoup revenue...
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New Amtrak funding could bring passenger rail from Hampton Roads to...
A new passenger rail line from Newport News to Charlottesville, Roanoke and the New River Valley is one step closer to becoming a reality. The federal government plans to spend $500,000 to study...
View ArticleTesla was speeding, running on Autopilot before crash with tractor-trailer,...
DETROIT (AP) — Virginia authorities have determined that a Tesla was operating on its Autopilot system and was speeding in the moments leading to a crash with a crossing tractor-trailer last July that...
View ArticleTesla recalls over 2 million vehicles — nearly all sold in U.S. — over...
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it sold in the U.S., more than 2 million across its model lineup, to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying...
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How tugboats and harbor pilots guide massive ships in and out of Hampton...
The James and Elizabeth rivers were calm Friday as the Karen Moran tugboat glided through the waters. It sailed past amphibious assault ships, destroyers and an aircraft carrier while dolphins appeared...
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People with disabilities hope autonomous vehicles deliver independence
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. ― Myrna Peterson predicts self-driving vehicles will be a ticket out of isolation and loneliness for people like her, who live outside big cities and have disabilities that prevent...
View ArticleRocket Lab expansion at NASA Wallops includes manufacturing, launching new...
Along Virginia’s Eastern Shore sits Wallops Island, a 6-square-mile barrier island that’s a hub for rocket science. Recently, RVA757 Connects, a nonprofit committed to making Richmond and Hampton Roads...
View ArticleToyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag problem
By The Associated Press Toyota Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling 1 million vehicles over a defect that could cause airbags not to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. The recall covers a range...
View ArticleWith new master plan for Newport News Williamsburg Airport underway,...
Hampton resident Ghana Smith doesn’t live far from the Newport News Williamsburg Airport, but almost never flies from there because of the lack of airline options or competitive prices. “I really feel...
View ArticleBusiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few...
By ALEXANDRA OLSON (AP Business Writer) NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline...
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Virginia Beach Trail gets federal grant for construction, will include...
VIRGINIA BEACH — After decades of planning, a former railroad corridor that runs through key areas of Virginia Beach has moved a step closer to becoming a dedicated path for pedestrians and bicyclists....
View ArticleI-64 lane closures planned for next week
State transportation officials announced Friday that the I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge project team will be implementing additional daytime and weekend lane closures in Chesapeake over...
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Free or reduced rides offered in Hampton Roads on New Year’s Eve
People needing a safe ride home after a night celebrating the New Year are in luck: from 4 p.m. Sunday through 4 a.m. Monday, the 757 Sober Ride Program will offer free or reduced rides with Lyft....
View ArticleI-64 exit ramp to Rip Rap Road in Hampton scheduled for closure this weekend
An off ramp on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 will be closed this weekend for construction. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that starting Friday at 10 p.m., Exit 265C to Rip...
View ArticleVirginia Beach Trail project gets green light with nearly $15 million in...
VIRGINIA BEACH — The City Council took steps needed Tuesday to accept a federal grant and provide additional funds to build a pedestrian and biking trail in the heart of the city. The U.S. Department...
View ArticleFederal agency blames ‘poor safety culture’ for 2021 D.C. Metro train derailment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top federal transportation safety official on Thursday harshly criticized Washington’s regional transit agency, saying a “poor safety culture” led to an October 2021 derailment that...
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