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Mega Millions ticket sold in Eastern Henrico wins $1M
A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Eastern Henrico County July 19, but the winner has not yet come forward. The winning numbers in the drawing were 10-17-23-50-67 with Mega Ball number 3. The Henrico ticket was the only one in Virginia and one of just three in the nation to match the first five numbers. The holder of the winning ticket has 180 days to claim his or her prize.
The road to the nomination, presidency runs through Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia already promises to play a big role in the general election on the Electoral College Board. But, it could a big decider in how the Democrats proceed with the presidential nomination. Both senators of the commonwealth, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, have endorsed Vice President...
Swimming advisory extended for part of Lake Anna, other sections added
The swimming advisory issued by the Virginia Department of Health for the North Anna Branch of Lake Anna has been extended, along with the addition of a swimming advisory for the Upper and Middle sections of the Pamunkey Branch of Lake Anna.
Virginia Supreme Court dismisses earned sentence credit case
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled against a man who claimed the state’s Department of Corrections wrongly withheld credits for an earlier release by using a date “well after his arrest” as the point he started earning the credits instead of his arrest date.
William & Mary expands new climate-focused major, deepens coastal research with $100 million gift
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — William & Mary has received a $100 million donation that aims to help the world’s coastal communities adapt to changing temperatures, rising seas and more intense storms, the university announced Wednesday. The gift from Virginia philanthropist Jane Batten is the largest in the school’s 331-year history and will establish the new Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences. It will help the school hire more faculty and deepen long-standing research in the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean and beyond. The money also will help expand a new major in marine science for undergraduates. William & Mary is based in Williamsburg, Virginia. But the new Batten School will be located alongside the university’s Virginia Institute for Marine Science, which is 17 miles (27 kilometers) east of campus near the Chesapeake Bay. Coastal Virginia is one of the nation’s most vulnerable regions to sea-level rise. Rural and urban communities alike have been increasingly plagued by flooding from rising tides and intensifying storms, while the area is becoming a hub for developing ways to adapt.
July 31 deadline to apply for $500K ACT grant
July 31 is the deadline to apply for a $500,000 Accelerating Change Together grant, as BayPort Credit Union is teaming up with Newport News Shipbuilding, Ferguson Enterprises and Virginia Natural Gas to support education and workforce development.
Suffolk Foundation, Community Action Correlation announce merger
The Suffolk Foundation and the Community Action Coalition of Virginia (CACOV) have announced they are joining forces. Both Suffolk nonprofits, which work to assist various nonprofit organizations in the Suffolk and Western Tidewater areas with grants, have merged. The Suffolk Foundation assists with CACOV’s grantmaking and administration. The unification allows for more groups, individuals, and […] The post Suffolk Foundation, Community Action Correlation announce merger appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Surry County 10U All-Stars fall in Southeast Regional Semifinal
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Surry County 10U All-Star Baseball team wrapped up a historic season on July 21. Just three weeks after winning the Western North Carolina State Championship, the Surry All-Stars traveled just outside the nation’s capital to compete for a spot in the 10U World Series. Surry made it through the group round to reach the Babe Ruth League Southeast Regional Semifinals before falling to the eventual champions. ...
How Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts test beach water during summer months
HAMPTON, Va. — It’s a rather quick process. A small glass jar gets dipped into beach water. Then, the sample collected heads back to the lab. “That water sample is then delivered to the City of Newport News Waterworks,” said Mary Wainwright, an environmental health manager for the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts.
Michael Vick and his daughter showed up at NSU to inspire budding flag football stars
NORFOLK — There are 11 states where flag football is sanctioned as a girls varsity high school sport, and women’s flag football scholarships are offered at 25 NAIA colleges, while five NCAA Division III colleges will sponsor it in 2025. And in 2028, flag football will become an Olympic sport. Sunday afternoon, nearly 75 girls, ages 12 and older, showed up to Norfolk State’s Dick Price Stadium ...
Pittman’s Pocket: Hampton University football signed a Stud
With a new head coach at Hampton University, Coach Trenton C. Boykin has secured another key recruit in Damaurius Stewart from the College of DuPage. Stewart, a two-time All-Conference player with an offer from Central Michigan, has opted to bring his talents to Hampton, Virginia. Standing at 6’3″ and weighing 310 lbs, Stewart is noted for his agile footwork and adeptness in both running and blocking schemes.
TowneBank Celebrates Silver Anniversary at Annual Meeting
This spring, nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Virginia Beach Convention Center for a special 25th anniversary annual meeting of TowneBank shareholders. Executive chairman Bob Aston opened the meeting reflecting upon the bank’s humble beginnings in 1998 when a group of renowned community bankers met in a room over Aston’s garage at his home in Portsmouth to discuss the future of a community financial institution that would eventually open its doors on April 8, 1999.
Riverside Health professional recommends 64oz of water daily
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — When it comes to hydration, it’s best to get your fair share of water every day. But there are other things you can do to stay hydrated during the hot and humid summer. “When it comes to staying hydrated, we recommend that you drink...
Not Just Another Day at the Beach
HAMPTON, Va. (July 22, 2024) … Interim head coach Trent Boykin's Pirates wrapped up their off-season football training drills with a day at the beach. But it wasn't a day of fun and sun. The team met at Hampton's Buckroe Beach for its final workout under the direction of the Hampton coaching staff. The hour-plus long practice included sprints, distance running, agility and quickness drills. The team returns to campus on Wednesday, July 31. Coach Boykin and his staff will oversee the team's first practice on August 1. The Pirates open the 2024 campaign on Aug. 31 when Hampton hosts...
Outer Banks Surfing celebrates grand opening August 1
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Outer Banks Surfing, the exciting new business venture from local entrepreneurs Dalton and Reagan!. Join us on Thursday, August 1, at 5:00 p.m. at the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, located at...
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