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Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers Honored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension is honoring its standout faculty, staff, and volunteers who delivered stellar educational programs in 2023. Covering a wide range of areas – from agriculture and natural resources to 4-H youth development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and the Family Nutrition Program – Virginia Cooperative Extension Program Excellence Awards celebrate incredible contributions from across the […]
Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. District...
Chincoteague Pony Swim 2024: Dates and details announced
The ponies come ashore just south of Veterans Memorial Park at 7427 Memorial Park Drive and parade down to the town's carnival grounds, where the annual pony auction will be held the next day starting at 8 a.m.
Norfolk airport travelers still feeling effect of major IT outage
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It was a second day of headaches for passengers at Norfolk International Airport as many of their flights were either canceled or delayed following Friday’s major IT outage. According to the airport’s website, about nine departure flights and 15 arrivals were either canceled or delayed on Saturday. One traveler, Judy Gerber, […]
Infographic for Newport News County: Night Light Exposure Raises Your Risk Diabetes
**Why This Matters to You: **Mobile devices before bed? New research highlights an important and modifiable risk factor that could affect your health and well-being. Take Note: Reducing night light exposure could be a simple way to lower your risk of facing many negative health consequences. You can view the...
In 50 years, Hampton Roads could feel more like Louisiana, new climate map reveals
By 2080, cities in Hampton Roads likely will have a climate more similar to south Louisiana today, according to a map released by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Faculty and researchers used climate-analog mapping, which matches the expected future climate at one location with the current climate of another. Using data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ...
Carrollton Royal Farms to open in August
A Royal Farms in Carrollton is set to open in August, according to Isle of Wight County Economic Development Director Kristi Sutphin. Isle of Wight County supervisors approved the 12-pump gas station and convenience store in 2022 for one of several commercial parcels in The Crossings at Bartlett Station, a mixed-use development at the corner […]
Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
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