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HEAT ALERT: Friday brings hot and humid feel-like temps near 105 degrees
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Plan for an even hotter and more humid day to round out the week this Friday. The National Weather Service has posted a heat advisory for the DMV starting at Noon and extending until 8 p.m. The First Alert Weather Team will be on a...
Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties
Even after Thursday’s round of several storms, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, along with the surrounding counties, remain in a moderate drought. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a drought watch on Monday, July 1, highlighting the “abnormally dry” weather and lack of rain in at least the short-term forecast through July 7. […] The post Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties appeared first on Farmville.
‘There’s no quitting me’: Virginia school board member sentenced for Jan. 6 riots will not resign
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A Frederick County school board member, who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, said he will not resign, despite calls from critics. “There’s no quitting me,” said Miles Adkins, who represents the Shawnee District. “You have ups and downs in your life. You […]
2 injured in crash at Hampton intersection
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — At least two people were injured in a crash at a Hampton intersection Thursday, police said. The crash took place at the intersection of West Mercury Boulevard and Mallory Street, with police responding to the call around 5:16 p.m. Police said they did not know...
This Virginia Beach man captures the sunrise — and shares it with the world
VIRGINIA BEACH — Standing on the rooftop deck of an Oceanfront apartment building at 5:30 Wednesday morning, Antone Nixon launched his camera drone. The buzz from the contraption’s spinning propellers quickly faded into the distance as it soared toward the ocean, nearly 150 feet above the water. The sun was about to rise. “I’m just trying to find the perfect lighting and what view is going to ...
Virginia Zoo brings back Adult Night with drinks, a DJ, and food trucks
NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Zoo is once again allowing grown-ups who want to unleash their inner wild child can do so with its latest Adult Night on Saturday, July 13. The 21 and up event features free activities like bounce houses, lawn games, and a DJ dance party. And to help beat the heat, the Zoo is offering "splash zone" train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express, as well as splash pad fountains and alcoholic ICEE beverages. The Zoo will also offer specialty mixed drinks in addition to canned beer, wine, and seltzers.
Tides go off in the 9th beat Bulls 17-7 on Fourth of July
Durham, NC – An eight-run Norfolk ninth inning saw the Tides pull away from the Durham Bulls on the Fourth of July, handing Durham a 17-7 defeat before a standing room only crowd of 11,183 at the DBAP. The Tides (4-5) jumped on Joe Rock for four runs in...
Norfolk family stuck in Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Most of Jamaica is without power after Hurricane Beryl tore through the Caribbean, and a Norfolk family is stuck on the island after being temporarily evacuated from their hotel. What was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in Montego Bay turned into quite the opposite for Norfolk resident Jason Gunning and […]
Residents along Rugby Street mourn loss of 20-year-old murder victim
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Aside from the roar of a passing train, the crepe myrtle-lined streets of Cottage Heights in Norfolk are typically quiet. “I was in shock,” said 70-year-old Jacqueline Richardson, who reared her family in this neighborhood. “We’re not used to this in my neighborhood and we don’t have crime in the neighborhood.”
RnB Block Party returns to Scope Saturday, prepares for Cousinz Fest Aug. 31
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The RnB Block Party is back outside at the Scope Plaza this weekend. The RnB Block Party will take place from 6 p.m. Saturday until midnight, with headliner DJ Drama. The layout of this block party will be a little different with the addition of...
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