The Virginian-Pilot

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Sam Scholl, and here are our top headlines for Wednesday, June 24th. Army veteran and Republican Daniel Gade will challenge incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner in November after Gade beat Alissa Baldwin and Thomas Speciale in the primary, according to a race call by the Associated Press. As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, Gade had 67.1% of the vote. In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican Scott Taylor beat Ben Loyola and Jarome Bell to win the primary.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Mary Regalado, and here are our top headlines for Tuesday, June 22nd. The percentage of coronavirus tests that came back positive continues to drop in Virginia, with the seven-day percentage falling to 6.5% Monday, state data shows. As of Monday, 555,607 viral tests had been done in the state, an increase of 12,421 tests reported from Sunday to Monday, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Sam Scholl, and here are our top headlines for Monday, June 22nd. The percentage of coronavirus tests that come back positive continues to decline, with the seven-day average falling below 7% for the first time on Sunday, state data shows. As of Sunday, a reported 543,186 viral tests had been done in the state — an increase of 14,272 new tests reported from the previous day, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Mary Regalado, and here are our top headlines for [day, date]. Gov. Ralph Northam revealed new details Thursday on what to expect in the third phase of his reopening plan for Virginia, including an end to the capacity limits in restaurants, bars and stores.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Mary Regalado, and here are our top headlines for [day, date]. As sea level rise has threatened homes and businesses in cities around the country, the philosophy has shifted from fighting the water to either living with it or retreating. In Norfolk, the government has taken steps to abandon some of the most flood-prone areas to rising tides.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm [name], and here are our top headlines for [day, date]. Juneteenth, the day commemorating slavery’s end in the United States — which falls on Friday this year — will be a paid holiday for state employees, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Mary Regalado, and here are our top headlines for Tuesday June 16th. Virginia Beach plans to explore possible relocation sites for its Confederate monument. The City Council has not yet decided what to do with the statute near the intersection of Princess Anne and North Landing roads.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Sam Scholl, and here are our top headlines for Monday, June 15th. About 40 people laid down on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk Saturday morning in support of a permanent tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement. The human mural spelled out the words “Black Lives” and “VA," with the word “Matter” chalked in between them. People from across Hampton Roads participated, according to an organizer.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Mary Regalado, and here are our top headlines for [day, date]. Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander announced Thursday evening the soldier atop the city's downtown confederate monument will be removed within the next 24 hours, weather permitting. Alexander's announcement is just the latest news regarding confederate statues in Virginia.

Good morning from The Virginian-Pilot. I'm Mary Regalado, and here are our top headlines for [day, date]. Police arrested two leaders of the Portsmouth NAACP on Wednesday during a demonstration at the city’s Confederate monument downtown. The arrests occurred in the wake of another protest Tuesday night, where demonstrators placed bags and tarps over parts of the monument and left a message in front of the statue denouncing police brutality and systemic racism.