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Virginia lawmakers agree to repeal changes to military tuition program
![Democratic majority leadership in the House of Delegates and Senate have reached an agreement regarding the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program, which, up until the announcement, had its eligibility standards scaled back. Democratic majority leadership in the House of Delegates and Senate have reached an agreement regarding the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program, which, up until the announcement, had its eligibility standards scaled back.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TVP-L-NW-SESSIONOPENS-0110-JP-019_4431.jpg?w=540)
Democratic majority leadership in the House of Delegates and Senate have reached an agreement regarding the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program, which, up until the announcement, had its eligibility standards scaled back.
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![Airbnb was determined to be the most cost-effective accommodation option in 71 out of 100 cities examined, with an average nightly rate of $156 compared to $208 for hotels. Airbnb was determined to be the most cost-effective accommodation option in 71 out of 100 cities examined, with an average nightly rate of $156 compared to $208 for hotels.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TRV-UST-AIRBNB-VS-HOTELS-DMT.jpg?w=524)
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Airbnb was determined to be the most cost-effective accommodation option in 71 out of 100 cities examined, with an average nightly rate of $156 compared to $208 for hotels.
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In Portsmouth, voters will elect three City Council members, five school board members, and the mayor in the November general election.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TVP-L-NW-VOTING-ELECTIONS-0620-KW-03.jpg?w=525)
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Manatee spotted in Virginia Beach’s Rudee Inlet
The manatee had distinctive scar marks on its back and a shredded fluke, or tail, likely from past interactions with boat propellers, said Alexis Rabon, researcher for Rudee Tours.
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![Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, was disbarred in the state on Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, was disbarred in the state on Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rudy_Giuliani_Disbarred_75624.jpg?w=525)
Giuliani is disbarred in New York as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election loss
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![Haesler, a junior, batted .486 with 47 hits, 34 runs, 24 stolen bases and 22 RBIs to help lead the Patriots to their first state championship in more than 30 years. Haesler, a junior, batted .486 with 47 hits, 34 runs, 24 stolen bases and 22 RBIs to help lead the Patriots to their first state championship in more than 30 years.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TVP-L-SP-KEEGAN-HAESLER-KW-03.jpg?w=525)
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All-Tidewater Baseball Player of the Year: First Colonial’s Keegan Haesler helped lead Patriots to state title
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Norcom football standout Matthew Outten commits to Virginia Tech
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Arrest made in shooting death of 24-year-old Virginia Beach man
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The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves
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![Vice Admiral Christopher “Scotty” Gray said the Navy is looking at creating 8,000 new beds for sailors in Hampton Roads. He said 1,000 to 1,500 beds would likely be in Newport News, although he noted the Navy is still working on specifics. Vice Admiral Christopher “Scotty” Gray said the Navy is looking at creating 8,000 new beds for sailors in Hampton Roads. He said 1,000 to 1,500 beds would likely be in Newport News, although he noted the Navy is still working on specifics.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TVP-L-NW-DOWNTOWN-PRESSCONFERENC-SMK-002.jpg?w=454)
Navy looking to add housing for 8,000 sailors in Hampton Roads
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