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Political analyst weighs in on VP-nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia
SOUTHWEST, Va. – All eyes are on Southwest Virginia ahead of Ohio Senator - and Republican Vice Presidential pick - JD Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday. Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch says Republicans are hoping to flip the Commonwealth red. “Virginia is in play for the...
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Smoke and heavy fire seen through roof of York County home
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — York County Fire and Life Safety responded to a house fire on Saturday. Around 4:35 p.m., the fire department was dispatched to the report of a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Nanticoke Turn. Upon arrival, units found a two-story single-family dwelling with heavy fire. Occupants were not […]
Brenden Queen Wins Physical Hampton Heat 200 at Langley Speedway
The 16th chapter in the Hampton Heat history book took a little longer to write than planned, but proved to be a memorable one. After a lengthy rain delay that sent the event into the early hours of Sunday morning, a hardy and loyal crowd stuck around for the signature event at Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway. That audience was treated to an intense, physical battle between familiar foes, Brenden Queen and Connor Hall. At race’s end, it was Queen standing victorious, tying C.E. Falk, III with three career Hampton Heat victories.
Photos: Vehicle submerged in lake in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A vehicle was found submerged in a lake in Suffolk on Saturday morning, Suffolk Fire and Rescue said. Crews responded to the 4600 block of Girl Scout Road and was found to be unoccupied. The incident was unwitnessed, according to SFR. The Chesapeake Fire Department also responded with their ROV with […]
757 Saturday Sports Talk with Hatfield & Young - 7-20-2024
To begin the show, Ed reviews his trip to Baltimore, which included seeing Janet Jackson as well as his Yankees lose a heart-breaker on Sunday to the Orioles before the MLB All-Star break. New Kecoughtan Head Football Coach Zecharie James stops by to give a preview of the 2024 Warriors,...
Family of USS George Washington sailor who died by suicide files $60M lawsuit
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The family of a USS George Washington sailor who died by suicide aboard the ship has filed a $60 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Navy and Huntington Ingalls, alleging inadequate living conditions on the ship. Xavier Mitchell-Sandor died in April 2022, and, according to...
Nansemond Indian Nation, Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover Officiate Grand Opening of Health Clinic for the Underserved
Fishing Point Healthcare’s first Hampton Roads clinic provides Medicaid patients & Indigenous Americans a comprehensive one-stop health care experience. Our mission is to be a guiding beacon of health where the currents of compassion, empathy and expertise converge.”. — David "Black Feather" Darling. PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, July 19,...
From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
HBCU Football: Will Battle for Virginia decide CIAA Title?
Virginia State has climbed to the top of the CIAA football rankings, overtaking the defending champion Virginia Union, which is predicted second to it’s in-state HBCU rival in 2024. This shift in rankings promises an exhilarating season as both teams have eyes for the CIAA championship. Under the guidance of Dr. Henry Frazier, the Virginia […] The post HBCU Football: Will Battle for Virginia decide CIAA Title? appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Cool things happening on the Shore this weekend
The largest indoor and outdoor arts and crafts festival on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Fresh blueberries available for purchase. Ultimate blueberry pie available for pre-order. Visit https://chincoteagueislandblueberryfestival.com/ for more information. Car and Truck Show at Temperanceville Lodge 121. Temperanceville Lodge 121 together with the Order of the Eastern Star...
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