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Former SHS football standout remembered for his ‘big heart’ on anniversary of unsolved double homicide
July 18 marked a grim anniversary for Derek Holmes. A year ago on that date, police found 22-year-old Kyonne Edwards, Holmes’ best friend and former football teammate from their time at Smithfield High School, shot to death at Jersey Park Apartments in town. Holmes remembers the day beginning with the sound of his sister’s voice […]
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
Photos: Lionsbridge FC loses in Eastern and Southern Conference Finals
Lionsbridge FC fell to the the Seacoast United Phantoms 6-3 during the Eastern & Southern Conference Finals of the USL League Two Playoffs at Christopher Newport University’s TowneBank Stadium in Newport News on Friday, July 26, 2024. ©2024 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Norfolk State hopes experience can lead to turnaround season
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk State opened up fall camp this week as the Spartans look to turn things around from a disappointing 2023 season that saw them stumble to a 3-8 record and just 1-4 in MEAC play. Picked to finish fifth in the pre season poll, fourth-year head coach Dawson Odums has a […]
'Come home:' Search continues for Chesapeake man last seen July 23
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — There have been no other signs of a Chesapeake man reported missing earlier this week after some of his belongings were found floating on a catamaran. Bill D. Wolf, 65, was last seen on July 23 at his home on Athens Court in the Geneva Shores neighborhood of Chesapeake, police said. It's not far from St. Julien Creek.
New public notice law will delay permit approvals, Smithfield says
Town officials in Smithfield say a change in Virginia’s public notice laws will lengthen the approval process for rezoning applications and other permits that require votes by the town’s Planning Commission and Town Council. State law has for decades required local governments to solicit public input ahead of adopting any new ordinance or amendment, including […]
Police: 13-year-old girl shot on W. 26th St. in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 13-year-old girl was shot Friday evening on W. 26th St. in Norfolk, police said. The girl was taken to the hospital with what are considered to be on-life-threatening wounds, Norfolk Police said. The call for the shooting came in around 8:40 p.m. Police are...
Miller Receives Tidewater Baseball Shrine Recognition from Norfolk Tides
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Tides will induct former Norfolk State athletics director and baseball coach Marty Miller into the Tidewater Baseball Shrine prior to the second game of Friday evening's doubleheader against Jacksonville. Miller will be one of three members of the 2024 Tidewater Baseball Shrine Class, joining Christy Matthewson and Towny Townsend for the festivities. Joining the Norfolk State community as a student athlete, Miller enjoyed one of the strongest careers in the program's history. An NCAA College Division All-American, he posted a .380 batting average as a sophomore, .438 batting average as a junior and .406 batting...
Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection
The City of Suffolk has announced that it has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the listed areas and neighborhoods: Lake Kennedy Estates, Williamstown, Kingsboro Heights, Beamon’s Mill, Hobson Area and Nansemond Shores. Likewise, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Veterinary Service has detected Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […] The post Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Voter registration spikes in Hampton Roads in recent weeks
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Local election offices say they've seen an uptick in people registering to vote in the last few weeks. In Portsmouth, Director of Elections Alexandra Abell tells News 3 that since the June 18 election, 200 more people have registered. She said they've also seen a surge...
Spartans Tally Several ITA Academic Awards
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men's and women's tennis teams earned several academic awards from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), including All-Academic Team honors for both the men's and women's programs. To be named an ITA All-Academic Team, programs must have a team grade point average (GPA) of...
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