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Newport News man, celebrated hair designer, dies after eating meat tied to Boar’s Head listeria recall
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A family is mourning the loss of a man well-known in his Newport News community, as 88-year-old Gunter Morgenstein died after eating meat that turned out to be part of a massive recall from Boar’s Head. Initially rushed to the hospital for difficulty...
Naval Air Station Oceana is searching for at least 50 new child care workers
Naval Air Station Oceana needs at least 50 new child care workers for its daycare and after school programs. The base is offering up to $2,250 in first-year incentives to lure workers. To get more people into the pipeline quickly, the Navy is also offering same day job interviews during hiring fairs at the Midway Manor Youth Center from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 28. Applicants who make it through the hiring process, will be given a tentative job offer before they leave.
Friends and family gather to celebrate the life of Virginia Beach firefighter Matthew Gallina
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Scores of people came together Saturday afternoon for a special gathering at a Virginia Beach brewery; it was a celebration of life for the late Matthew Gallina. The master firefighter died Wednesday of occupational cancer. He worked as an investigator and had been with the...
Hampton Roads legislators weigh in as commission studies uprooting of Black communities
A legislative commission studying the uprooting of Black communities by public universities met for the first time Tuesday in Richmond, with members outlining their goals and expectations. “I am very interested in this topic simply because Norfolk historically has been the very core and center of redlining and displacement,” said Del. Bonita Anthony, a Norfolk Democrat. “My expectation is for ...
Newport News Paw Paw Festival celebrates Virginia’s native fruit
This story was reported by WHRO News. The Historic Endview Plantation in Newport News has an abundance of paw paw trees, making it the ideal place to celebrate the unique fruit native to Virginia. Endview’s 25 acres are home to “a ton of paw paw trees,” said Laura Willoughby, historic...
Davis vs Lemos in the works for Nov. 8 ESPN main event
Gustavo Lemos lost a bogus decision to Richardson Hitchins in April Keyshawn Davis may be just a few short months from the stiffest test of his pro career, as Mike Coppinger reports that the Tokyo silver medalist is “finalizing a deal” to meet Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos atop a November 8th ESPN show in Davis’ hometown of Norfolk, Virginia. Davis (11-0, 7 KO) currently sits at 2-0 in 2024, thrashing veteran Jose Pedraza in February before outclassing the grapple-happy Miguel Madueno last month. Lemos (29-1, 19 KO) presents significantly greater danger. “El Electrico” torched Lee Selby in a 2022 IBF lightweight...
Teacher describes ‘chaotic’ day that led to conviction of Spotsylvania behavioral interventionist
Before Brandi Clark began a career with Spotsylvania County Public Schools in 2021, she worked with young children in California, Oregon and Colorado. She was a kindergarten teacher at Cedar Forest Elementary School from 2021-24 but declined to sign another contract with Spotsylvania schools at the end of last year.
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
Virginia Issues Draft of Cell Phone-Free Policies for Schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first school […]
Miyares demands action on missing migrant children
(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is again demanding action from the federal government as information concerning the unknown whereabouts of thousands of migrant minors continues to come to light. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a report this week revealing “significant failures in the oversight and management of unaccompanied migrant children, contributing to thousands of children going missing after being released from federal custody,” according to a press release from Miyares’ office. ...
Women's Soccer Slated for Sunday Showdown at George Mason
WILLIAMSBURG, Va.—The William & Mary women's soccer team will look for their first win of the season on Sunday evening, traveling to Fairfax, Va. for a matchup with George Mason. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and kick is set for 6 p.m. TRIBE NOTES. Last Time Out.
Central Virginia: $4M cocaine operation shut down, kingpin to serve 16 years
A Hopewell man was sentenced Friday to 16 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine throughout the tri-cities region of Central Virginia. Cleveland Lamont Parson, 51, conspired with Aaron Larde Heath, 39, of Chester, and others to...
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