Lisa Vernon Sparks

Del. Marcia “Cia” Price wins reelection bid for the 95th House District

November 3, 2021 at 4:43 p.m.

Del. Marcia "Cia" Price won re-election Tuesday to a fourth term in the House of Delegates 95th District, beating Republican David G. Wilson. Price received 13,555 votes or roughly 63%...

Norfolk Superward 7 seat too close to call, but Councilwoman Danica Royster pulls ahead

November 3, 2021 at 7:41 p.m.

As of Wednesday, incumbent Danica Royster holds slim lead over Jackie Glass in the race to represent Superward 7 on the Norfolk City Council. Glass, a community activist, led late...

Democrat Jeion Ward sails to another term representing the 92nd House District

November 3, 2021 at 2:08 a.m.

Democrat Jeion Ward won re-election Tuesday over Republican Benjamin Siff to secure another term representing the 92nd House of Delegates district. Ward received 19,086 votes, roughly 73% of the votes...

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel workers found Civil War-era cannonballs. They’re historic duds.

November 1, 2021 at 8:40 p.m.

Over the past several months, contractors have found artifacts at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel construction site — including some Civil War-era cannonballs. But they were kind of duds, not necessarily...

Norfolk local election preview: Sheriff, Commissioner of the Revenue

October 30, 2021 at 7:13 p.m.

Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron, a Democrat, is facing a challenge from Independent candidate Neil Bradley. Baron was appointed to the job in February 2017 after longtime Sheriff Bob McCabe resigned...

Preview: 6 names on the ballot Tuesday for Norfolk’s Superward 7

October 30, 2021 at 12:59 p.m.

On Tuesday, voters will see six candidates on the ballot for Norfolk City Council's Superward 7 seat, including incumbent Danica Royster. The Norfolk City Council appointed Royster in January after...

Gloucester County to expand internet access using pandemic stimulus funds

October 27, 2021 at 11:11 p.m.

Getting high-speed internet in rural areas has long been a challenge, but Gloucester County is one step closer to expanding its capabilities for residents. The Board of Supervisors last week...

Preview: A former inmate is now a GOP contender for 95th House District

October 28, 2021 at 2:30 a.m.

David Wilson, a Republican candidate for House of Delegates, admits to being in prison for carjacking and abduction. Growing up on the Peninsula, Wilson says he was a troubled teen....

Preview: Jeion Ward and Benjamin Siff compete for 92nd House District

October 25, 2021 at 8:32 p.m.

Del. Jeion Ward, D-Hampton is facing a challenge from newcomer Benjamin Siff, a Hampton resident in the 92nd district, which includes parts of Hampton and a small section in Newport...

Hampton builds on plan to transform business park into a community with places to live, amenities

October 20, 2021 at 3:03 p.m.

If they build places to live, the shopping is soon to come. To that end, the Hampton City Council last week rezoned a 3.2-acre parcel within the Hampton Roads Center...

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