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Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Windsor Planning Commission supports Bank Street Duplex
The Windsor Planning Commission voted 4-0 on June 26 to recommend that the Windsor Town Council approve an application, subject to conditions, that is requesting a conditional use permit for a property on Bank Street in order to allow for the development of a two-unit, multi-family building. Windsor Planning and Zoning Administrator James “Jay” Randolph […] The post Windsor Planning Commission supports Bank Street Duplex appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Former Virginia Beach prep baseball standouts Trimble & Demartini react to being selected in 2024 MLB Draft
From standout prep careers at Cox and Ocean Lakes, and then at JMU and Virginia Tech, Fenwick Trimble and Carson Demartini have been working towards a life in professional baseball for a long time. Both Virginia Beach natives realized a dream in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Norfolk sells defunct Greyhound station, site will become apartments
Norfolk’s City Council approved the sale of a long-empty Greyhound station at the edge of downtown to a developer to build 220 apartments. The site originally hosted an art deco bus station from the 1940s, which was replaced by the current building in 1961 when Brambleton Avenue was widened.
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
Court documents reveal suspect had murder weapon day after shooting
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Court documents indicate that Ahsan Phillips had the murder weapon in his possession the day after police allege he killed a man in Hampton. Officers responded to a report of gunshots in the middle of the day on May 19. When they got there, they found 38-year-old Derrick Lindsay in the […]
Hampton festival highlights the art of storytelling this weekend
Hampton resident and professional storyteller Janice “Jay” Johnson hopes to reduce division plaguing the country and unite communities through one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved traditions — storytelling. Hampton Roads residents can hear several great stories from professional storytellers as part of “Everybody’s Got a Story: Hampton Storytelling Festival,” a free festival in Hampton ...
Free Labor Day weekend concert series at VB Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Free concerts are coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront over Labor Day Weekend. Close out summer with musical nights from Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 1, listening to a variety of artists and genres along the boardwalk. It features several national artists and a house music festival with DJs.
Offshore Wind Cable Plant Planned For Chesapeake, VA, To Be Tallest Tower In Mid-Atlantic
A new cable manufacturing facility is coming to Chesapeake, Virginia, and you won’t be able to miss it. The building is slated to reach around 700 feet off the ground. It will be the tallest building between Charlotte and Philadelphia. For reference, the Washington Monument is about 550 feet tall. The.
‘The goal is gold’: Grant Holloway’s parents reflect on his journey to Paris
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — He’s the star of the 110-meter hurdles and he’s from right here in Hampton Roads. Grant Holloway is a Tokyo silver medalist and a favorite to bring home some hardware this summer in Paris. But how did he get here? 10 On Your Side’s Marielena Balouris spoke with his parents about his journey, through their eyes.
Future healthcare professionals receive hands on experience at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
NORFOLK, Va. — Most 12-to-14-year old's aren't set on what they want to be when they grow up, but Sentara Health has been giving students the opportunity to explore that since 2022. Potential future healthcare professionals are receiving hands on experiences at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital this week. "Throughout...
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