Keya Vakil

Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.


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    Sephora Announces its 2019 Accelerate Cohort

    You may or may not need another reason to shop at one of the 32 Sephora locations in Virginia, but we’re going to give you one anyway. Sephora announced the newest members of its Sephora Accelerate program, which supports female entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Fifteen female founders will receive access to the Accelerate alumni…


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    Del. Chris Hurst asks for "stop work" order on Mountain Valley Pipeline

    Update: March 31, 2019 Hurst received a response on March 25th, denying his “stop work” order request. Construction continues on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Virginia Del. Chris Hurst (D-12) has demanded a “stop work” order on construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Hurst sent a letter to Department of Environmental Quality Director David Paylor, requesting…


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    Dogwood Daily: News to Go – March 19, 2019

    Here’s the Virginia News you need to know to start your day. 1. Supreme Split. Virginia House Republicans made their last stand to keep racially gerrymandered district maps. Oral arguments in the Supreme Court wrapped up on Monday and there was little clarity on how the court would rule. Highlights include Justice Brett Kavanaugh confusingly…


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    5 Virginians Making News Today

    If you love ice cream (you better) and live in Virginia Beach (lucky!), then you should familiarize yourself with the story of Joey Launi, whose ice cream parlor Lolly’s Creamery, will open the first weekend of May at 414 17th St. Launi plans to offer over a dozen flavors, including bourbon pecan eggnog and salted…


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    Dogwood Daily: News to Go – March 18, 2019

    Here’s the Virginia news you need to start your day. $4.5 million dollars spent on protecting Republican Power. Republican leaders in the Virginia House of Delegates have spent $4.5 million fighting to protect racially gerrymandered districts. Republicans are accused of organizing districts in such a way as to intentionally reduce the political influence of black…