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Shore Major Boys suffer first loss of All-Star Tournament
The Shore Little League Major boys suffered their first defeat of the Virginia State Tournament in Louisa on Saturday, falling to Spotsylvania County 3-1. Wyatt Johnson got the nod on the mound for Shore, pitching a gutsy 2 innings before being relieved by Aiden Lewis. Johnson, Lewis and Chase Brady combined to scatter only 3 hits and 1 walk in yet another outstanding pitching performance by the Shore pitching staff.
Melfa woman given suspended sentences for illegally obtaining government pay
A Melfa woman was given suspended sentences after pleading guilty to felony charges of illegally obtaining nearly $13,000 from the Department of Medical Assistance Services in February 2022. Judge Lynwood Lewis accepted a plea agreement between Alicia LeClair, of the attorney general’s office, and 55-year-old Yvette M. White, of Dogwood...
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Henrico man arrested, charged with DUI after state police say he almost hit troopers at crash scene
A Henrico County man was one of three people arrested during a pursuit and crash in Chesapeake on Sunday, with Virginia State Police saying he nearly hit state troopers while driving through that crash scene under the influence.
Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on I-64 in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A multi-vehicle crash caused delays on westbound I-64 in Newport News on Monday. The crash happened on westbound I-64 at the 255 mile marker just past Jefferson Avenue. The call came in 2:24 p.m., Virginia State Police said. No other details are available at...
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
Pittman’s Pocket: Hampton University football signed a Stud
With a new head coach at Hampton University, Coach Trenton C. Boykin has secured another key recruit in Damaurius Stewart from the College of DuPage. Stewart, a two-time All-Conference player with an offer from Central Michigan, has opted to bring his talents to Hampton, Virginia. Standing at 6’3″ and weighing 310 lbs, Stewart is noted for his agile footwork and adeptness in both running and blocking schemes.
757 Olympians: Great Bridge High grad Thompson Mann won a gold medal in swimming at the 1964 Games
The Olympics begin this week in Paris, and the opening ceremonies are Friday. Until then, we look back at some athletes from Hampton Roads who won gold on the world’s biggest stage. Earlier, we looked at Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker and Gabby Douglas. ___ Great Bridge High has produced standout athletes in a variety of sports, including a handful of first-round draft picks in baseball. But one ...
Keeping Heat Out of the Outdoor Kitchen
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Summer is a hot time to cook indoors. Micah Miller from Easton Outdoors joined us out on Patio 10 with some tips on why an outdoor kitchen might be just right for you and your family. Easton Outdoors. Located at 550 Wythe Creek Rd. in...
Suffolk approves surface mining on property that contains natural heritage site
Suffolk unanimously approved surface mining on a property in the southwestern part of the city. A roughly six-mile drive from the city of Franklin, part of the property is designated as a natural heritage site. City Council Member Timothy Johnson called the vote a “tough one.”. “Sometimes when you’re...
Norfolk sells former Greyhound station property for ‘Houndstooth’ redevelopment
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The former Greyhound station property off Brambleton Avenue in Downtown Norfolk has been sold to make way for a mixed-use, roughly 220-unit apartment building called “Houndstooth.”. Norfolk City Council voted unanimously (with Vice Mayor Martin Thomas Jr. abstaining on PH-3) on Tuesday to approve...
Bestselling crime authors to host discussion at Yorktown Library
YORKTOWN – Crime fiction authors E. A. Aymar and LynDee Walker will host a lively conversation at the Yorktown Library on Saturday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. The nationally-recognized writers will discuss their recent books and the current trends in the crime genre. An audience Q&A period will be included.
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Five local Presbyterian churches will combine for an outdoor worship service on Aug. 4 at the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater. Hampton, Elfinwild, Glenshaw, Glenshaw Valley and Parkwood churches will lead the worship service at 10 a.m. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair, and come early for a pre-worship concert beginning at 9:30.
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