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Navy awards HII $78 million for quality of life improvements at Newport News
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $78 million contract modification to Huntington IngalI Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding to enhance the quality of life for sailors and shipyard workers. This initiative includes the construction of a new facility for personnel working on aircraft carriers undergoing mid-life refueling and overhaul, as detailed by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Deputy charged with driving drunk on patrol now fired, Sheriff’s Office says
The Isle of Wight County sheriff’s deputy accused of driving drunk on patrol last week has now been fired. The Sheriff’s Office suspended and arrested Deputy Preston Saul on July 16 after a fellow deputy said in court filings he’d discovered Saul, 29, of Gates County, North Carolina, passed out in the driver’s seat of […]
Smithfield no longer planning to demolish dam
Two years after reversing course on plans to demolish its Waterworks Road dam, Smithfield is in the process of renewing the earthen embankment’s state operating permit, according to Town Manager Michael Stallings. A state report from 2018 had classified the dam as a “significant” flooding hazard. Citing a 2020 report by the engineering firm Draper […]
Family friendly and stylish? Hooker Furniture says a new upholstery addition addresses consumer need
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Upholstery buyers looking for form and function at Las Vegas Market have a new option. Responding to market demand for additional choices in the best-selling Savion upholstery group, Hooker Furniture is launching Savion Deux at the upcoming Las Vegas event. Featuring two new cover options including a neutral-tone performance fabric and a deep brown leather, the patented Savion Deux group will also offer reclining function, an expansion that company officials said will address demand from consumers looking for “high-style upholstery designs.”
Man arrested following breaking and entering at Lost Treasure Golf – OBX Today
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., Patrol Officers from the Kill Devil Hills Police Department responded to a burglar alarm at Lost Treasure Golf, 1600 N Croatan Highway. Upon their arrival, officers found obvious signs of a breaking and entering. They secured the scene and Detective Peden...
New in NoVa: Immigrant Food opening first Virginia location
A trendy DC-based restaurant brand is expanding for the first time into Northern Virginia. It’s called Immigrant Food and it’s coming to Ballston over in Arlington. Immigrant Food already has three locations in Washington. Now, it’s latest restaurant will open this Tuesday, July 23 at 4245 North Fairfax Drive. That’s at the global headquarters for The Nature Conservancy.
'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
Top executive leaves Luna Innovations, citing health reasons
The departure of board chair Richard Roedel is just the latest in a series of recent leadership changes at the Roanoke-based company. The post Top executive leaves Luna Innovations, citing health reasons appeared first on Cardinal News.
Smith Mountain Weekly Bridge Report results posted
The Smith Mountain Bridge Club meets at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Community Center, located north of downtown Moneta at 4860 Rucker Road, behind and below the Moneta Pharmacy and Family Dentistry. Duplicate bridge is played and a partner is required. All bridge players are welcome. Please arrive with your partner no later than 12:10 p.m.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
J'Zavien Currence has Hokies near top-of-mind
Top four-star safety J’Zavien Currence of Rock Hill, S.C. has a couple of top schools in mind, and head coach Brent Pry and Virginia Tech are among the programs on the early wish list for the 6-foot-3, 190-pound athlete ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 6 at the position.
Military Minute: Sealift Command Hosts Training for Sea Cadets
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – For the second summer in the row, Military Sealift command hosted U.S. Naval sea cadets to its ships and training facilities for weeklong training and outreach visit. During the week, high schoolers spent a day at sea learning about shipboard operations. This gives young people...
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