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5th Sarah Keys Evans Day scheduled
From Sarah Keys Evans Public Arts Committee Members of the Sarah Keys Evans Planning Committee and the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation are excited to celebrate the Fifth Sarah Keys Evans Day. A celebration will be held at the Sarah Keys Evans Plaza in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Park on Virginia Avenue and […] The post 5th Sarah Keys Evans Day scheduled appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies; legacy lives on through art, education
The art world is in mourning after learning today that P. Buckley Moss died on Saturday after a short illness. She was 91. Born on May 20, 1933, Patricia Moss discovered her passion for art at a young age. Moss was dyslexic. She discovered her artistic potential and enrolled in a high school for the fine arts, and later, graduated from New York’s Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Supporters flock to Trump Town, driving sales sky high
BOONES MILL, Va. – Trump Town, a Trump merchandise store in Boones Mill, is seeing a business boom following the shooting. The owner tells us that even since Saturday afternoon when the news broke, they’ve been packed. They stayed open until nearly midnight on Saturday, so everyone who...
Old Beach Farmers Market will relocate in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH — After years of squeezing into a narrow L-shaped restaurant parking lot, vendors of the Old Beach Farmers Market will soon be able to stretch out in a spacious new location. The venerable neighborhood market known for its fresh local produce, baked goods, meats and flowers is moving a block south to 18th Street starting Aug. 3. Tents will be set up between Cypress and ...
One in custody following morning FBI raid in Onley
One person is in custody following a raid this morning conducted by the FBI with the assistance of the Virginia State Police in Onley. According to Krystal Kawabata, Public Affairs Specialist with the FBI Norfolk Field Office, the FBI was present this morning in Onley conducting court authorized law enforcement activity and confirmed one suspect was under arrest. However, she was unable to release the name of the suspect in custody or the charges against the suspect. She also said the case stemmed from the FBI’s Washington Field Office.
Chesapeake Public Schools administrative offices relocating
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Chesapeake Public Schools are happy to announce the new location for their administrative offices, now located at 1421 Kristina Way. The following administrative offices have been consolidated and are all relocating to the new Greenbrier location on Kristina Way: This transition is expected to take several weeks. It’s recommended to call […]
Second annual Beach Blanket Movie Festival
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Second annual Beach Blanket Movie Festival is this week at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Starting Tuesday, July 16 watch free movies right on the sand at 29th Street. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. nightly. This year’s theme is “Jurassic Experience”. Watch family-favorites,...
Hampton waterfront property, formerly Wanchese Fish site, on the market for $4 million
One of the last working waterfronts and privately held developable deepwater sites in Hampton Roads is for sale. The 3.4-acre site in the Phoebus section of Hampton had been where wild-caught scallops, shrimp, oysters and other seafood arrived for processing and packing at Wanchese Fish Co. for decades before the operation relocated to Newport News two years ago. The property at 28-38, 48 and ...
JMU’s Trimble selected in the fourth round of MLB Draft by Miami
ARLINGTON, Texas (JMU Athletics) – With the 122nd overall pick, the Miami Marlins selected James Madison junior Fenwick Trimble in the fourth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday afternoon. Trimble is the 11th Duke drafted under head coach Marlin Ikenberry and marks the first time...
HII Awarded $78M for Quality of Life Improvements at Newport News
The Navy issued HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding a $ 78 million contract modification for quality-of-life improvements that includes building a facility for sailors who are working on aircraft carriers undergoing their mid-life refueling overhaul, according to Naval Sea Systems Command. The funds are for a “Carrier Refueling Overhaul Workcenter”...
Navy Welcomes Carrier Strike Group TWO Home
JULY 15, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Naval Station Norfok to welcome the ships and squadrons of Carrier Strike Group TWO home, July 13-14. Secretary Del Toro was in Norfolk for the arrivals of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107). In May, Secretary Del Toro presented a Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) for forces assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, including the Eisenhower Strike Group, at the return to homeport ceremony of USS Carney (DDG 64).
Virginia judge denies pro-Palestinian group’s bid to limit attorney general’s demand for documents
A Richmond judge has ordered a Virginia-based pro-Palestinian group to hand over documents to Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office as part of an investigation into its fundraising and allegations that it indirectly supports Hamas.
State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open
DOSWELL, VA (VR) — Cut flowers, duct tape, grilled cheese and Plymouth Rock are all part of competition categories at this year’s State Fair of Virginia, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 6. Competition guides for both adult and youth creative and culinary arts, horticulture and field crops, as well as 4-H and FFA competitions […] The post State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘Unofficial Chamber of Commerce,’ Dies
This story was originally published by Cardinal News. When St. Paul lawyer Frank Kilgore felt that the high test scores of Southwest Virginia students weren’t getting enough attention, he called up newspapers across the state — not to pitch a story but to buy $10,000 worth of ads trumpeting his region’s accomplishments.
Virginia’s Top Business Ranking Set to Boost Real Estate Market, Says Expert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia is celebrating a major accolade as CNBC named it the number one state for business. The recognition is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market. “Maybe it can help us be the number one state for real estate, which is a major part of business,” said Michael Guthrie. The positive ranking is anticipated to attract both people and employers to vibrant communities like Charlottesville, contributing to the real estate market.
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