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Best Newport News Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in VA
Best Newport News Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in VA. Newport News, VA, is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene, with some of the best Newport News Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants offering unique and authentic culinary experiences. In this article, we highlight three standout establishments—Brickhouse Tavern, Monty’s Penguin, and Vancostas Restaurant—each known for their exceptional dishes and warm, welcoming atmospheres.
Woman buys 6 winning lottery tickets at Virginia convenience store
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A woman in Chesapeake got a $180,000 pay out from the Virginia Lottery last month after buying six winning tickets. Latoya Burke bought her tickets for the Pick 5 game at the Tinee Giant on Jackson Avenue, accoring to a Virginia Lottery release. She chose the...
Best Hampton Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in VA
Hampton, Virginia, boasts a rich and diverse food culture, with the best Hampton Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants offering unique and authentic dining experiences. In this article, we highlight three of these gems: Brown Chicken Brown Cow, Park Lane Tavern of Hampton, and The Grey Goose. Each of these establishments exemplifies the creativity and dedication that make Hampton’s food scene so vibrant and enticing. They are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Hampton.
Beat the heat and get your steps in by becoming a mall walker!
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — If you’re looking for a way to exercise and stay cool this summer, try checking out your local mall. "It’s an excellent opportunity for our shoppers to come out and get their exercise on and their shopping on as well," said Mikia Ross with Patrick Henry Mall.
Bestselling crime authors to host discussion at Yorktown Library
YORKTOWN – Crime fiction authors E. A. Aymar and LynDee Walker will host a lively conversation at the Yorktown Library on Saturday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. The nationally-recognized writers will discuss their recent books and the current trends in the crime genre. An audience Q&A period will be included.
Portsmouth restaurant challenges Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio, citing casino exemptions
A Portsmouth restaurant filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio requirements that it argues are outdated and unfair for mixed beverage licensees — especially as the state recently welcomed casinos and exempted the gaming centers from such rules. Regulations from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stipulate that a minimum 45% of the total gross sales must be ...
Norfolk airport travelers still feeling effect of major IT outage
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It was a second day of headaches for passengers at Norfolk International Airport as many of their flights were either canceled or delayed following Friday’s major IT outage. According to the airport’s website, about nine departure flights and 15 arrivals were either canceled or delayed on Saturday. One traveler, Judy Gerber, […]
Norfolk Botanical Garden's annual Butterfly Festival moves indoors due to weather
NORFOLK, Va. — This weekend's rainy forecast is impacting some weekend events. The Norfolk Botanical Garden has announced its annual Butterfly Festival will now be inside the Baker Hall Visitor Center. The butterfly festival is running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will have gardening workshops that...
Nuturing Bookworms: Why Developing Reading Skills in Early Childhood is Critical
Remember story time as a young child? Having adults read to you either at home or in school was always a treat. It turns out it was also very important. Reading books to children, or reading with children as they learn to read on their own, sets them up for future academic success. Research has shown that children who are exposed to reading tend to become strong readers later in life. They also tend to excel in other academic areas.
Rabid fox reported in Seaford area of York County
YORK COUNTY, Va. — Residents in York County are being asked to report any exposure to a rabid fox that was reported in the Seaford area this week. The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts sent out a release Friday notifying the community that a gray fox and a dog were involved in an incident near Claxton Creek Road.
Norfolk Airport mayhem: Delta, American, and United Airlines cancel flights, leaving travelers stranded
NORFOLK, Va. — Travel troubles put some summer plans on hold Friday morning, as Delta, American and United Airlines grounded all flights. The canceled flights caused chaos at Norfolk International Airport. “Got through TSA, no problem," said Latricia Wilkerson who had plans to travel with her husband Friday. "Got...
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