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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...
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...
Cool things happening on the Shore this weekend
VFW Post 2296 in Tasley, Va. will have a Breakfast, Saturday, August 24, 2024 starting at 8 AM. Menu: Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, fried potatoes, sausage and biscuits, scrapple, orange juice and coffee. A minimum donation of $10.00 per person is requested. All are welcome to attend. Come join us for good food and good company. Open to the public.
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