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Boy with kidney transplant's wish for a puppy comes true
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A long-awaited wish comes true!. The son of two Navy service members, 5-year-old EJ McNeal was diagnosed with kidney disease and had a transplant all before his second birthday. His family signed up for Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, but it was delayed because of the COVID-19...
Does a bear poop in the woods? Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation has the answers
Ever wondered the answer to the age-old question: 'Does a bear poop in the woods?', well the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation can confirm they do in fact do their business in the woods.
Fuel tanker catches fire in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — No one was hurt after a fuel tanker caught fire and leaked fuel in Virginia Beach on Monday. The Virginia Beach Fire Department said it happened in the 3500 block of Cellar Door Way, near Dam Neck Road. A fuel tanker truck caught fire, and its fuel tank ruptured in the process. Hazmat crews were able to stop the leak, and the remaining diesel and gasoline were safely transferred to other trucks that were standing by.
Norfolk’s LGBT Life Center publishes first statewide directory of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses
A Norfolk nonprofit created Virginia’s first statewide directory of businesses accepting and welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community. Corey Mohr with the LGBT Life Center said the number one question the center gets is where to find LGBTQ+ friendly services. He said a big request they get is recommendations for...
Agencies provide tips to avoid rip currents during Fourth of July beach festivities
Heading to the beach for the Fourth of July holiday? The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Weather Service have plenty of tips to help you stay safe and avoid rip currents.
All-Tidewater Baseball Player of the Year: First Colonial’s Keegan Haesler helped lead Patriots to state title
VIRGINIA BEACH — Prior to this season, First Colonial High hadn’t won a state title since 1993. All of the players in the program knew this, including junior outfielder/first baseman Keegan Haesler. He set out to change it. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound outfielder and first baseman did just that as he hit .486 with 47 hits, 34 runs, 24 stolen bases and 22 RBIs to help lead the Patriots to their ...
Weigh In: Meetings Give Residents Chances to Learn, Provide Feedback
This is the second in a series of blog posts, titled “Weigh In,” that highlight the many ways in which residents can engage with the City and its leadership to provide input into policy development and decision-making. The residents of Virginia Beach are invited to participate in City...
Political blame game intensifies after Virginia Senate fails to pass VMSDEP-related bill
The political blame game is intensifying after the Virginia Senate failed to reach a consensus on how to repeal recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP).
House Speaker Don Scott speaks on the GOP's push to turn Virginia from blue to red
VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia House Speaker Don Scott spoke on the Republican Party's push to turn Virginia from a blue state to a red state on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump and Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin have repeatedly said that Virginia is in play for the GOP in this upcoming presidential election. But Scott, a Democrat, said he doesn't think so.
Executive order aims to improve maternal health in Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum can lead to devastating health outcomes for mothers, including hundreds of deaths every year. It's the reason behind Governor Glenn Youngkin's latest move to improve support for moms, babies, and families across Virginia. On June 26, Youngkin issued Executive Order...
Virginia officials defend ‘free and fair’ elections as primary results are certified
Virginia officials on Tuesday certified the results of last month’s congressional primaries and defended the integrity of the state’s voting systems after a contentious election season. “I think we can comfortably say we’ve had free and fair elections in this primary,” said former Republican delegate John O’Bannon, who now chairs the Virginia State Board of […] The post Virginia officials defend ‘free and fair’ elections as primary results are certified appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
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