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Historic Yorktown to commemorate 250th anniversary of Yorktown Resolves
YORKTOWN – Historic Yorktown will commemorate the milestone 250th Anniversary of the York County Resolves – a resolution created by the Committee of Safety to protest English taxation in 1774 – by hosting two special events this week. Historian Jim Gallagher will portray Thomas Nelson, Jr., at...
Pinpoint Weather: Strong afternoon storms are possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — While the heat and humidity will linger in Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday, an upcoming cold front will bring the chance for rain and cooler conditions. Wednesday will start mostly dry with morning temperatures in the 60s and 70s. While it won’t be as hot during the afternoon, temperatures will […]
Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for July 15, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 15, 2024, results for each game:. Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 1-6-4, FB: 6. Day: 5-9-5, FB: 6. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Momentum grows for cell phone bans in schools
Cell phone bans for schools are surging across the country as educators and state lawmakers look to tackle learning loss and reduce distractions, but within the movement there are significant divisions. New York City, Los Angeles and the state of Virginia have all moved to forbid student phones from classrooms in recent weeks, despite…
Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia
The director and board member of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Canada talk about their efforts to reconnect with relatives in Virginia. The post Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
A new regional humanities center announced at WHRO Public Media
Norfolk, VA (July 15, 2024) — Today, Virginia Humanities and WHRO Public Media announced a new regional humanities center in Hampton Roads headquartered at WHRO. Named “Virginia Humanities at WHRO,” this new partnership will amplify stories from across Hampton Roads and illustrate the ways the humanities bring communities together and foster dialogue and understanding.
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