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Virginia Beach Police Shut Down I-264 and Independence Blvd Due to Ongoing Incident
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Authorities have closed Interstate 264 in both directions at exits 17A and 17B, affecting traffic around Independence Boulevard. The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) and Virginia…
Clear the Shelters: VB SPCA has more than 100 pets that need new homes
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Clear the Shelters 2024 is underway and celebrating a decade of finding lovable homes. 10 On Your Side is spotlighting several adoption centers taking part in this year’s campaign, including the Virginia Beach SPCA. The shelter is abundant with animals as it’s facing issues with overcrowding. “We typically can have […]
Seawall Art Show, Funk Fest, Coastal Craft Beer Festival | Weekend Guide
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Take a look at the events happening across Hampton Roads for the weekend of Aug. 23-25. Chesapeake. Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greenbrier Farms; admission is free and open to the public. Celebrate the end of summer at Greenbrier...
Another View: Dr. Eric Claville on The DNC, and Project 2025, Explained
Regar4dless of your political affiliation, if you watched the ceremonial roll call of States at this week's Democratic National Convention, you could not help but get caught up in the club atmosphere- a DJ, music, politicians, celebrities, it was a party! But, will all of this enthusiasm carry over to the polls? And, what is Project 2025 and how will it impact the Black Community should the Republican Candidate be elected? Political Analyst Dr. Eric Claville with the Claville report on this week's Another View now available on demand.
Coming home: Keyshawn, Kelvin Davis to fight at Scope in November
NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- The Davis brothers are coming home. Keyshawn Davis will hold a fight at the Scope in Norfolk on November 8, with older brother Kelvin also on the card for the evening's festivities. A Top Rank spokesperson confirmed the fight to News 3. Opponents are in the process of being finalized, according to the spokesperson.
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Legislators open study into university land grabs that exploited Black Virginians
Virginia's universities are recognized among the best in the nation. But their expansion has often displaced adjacent communities. Now, a legislative committee is looking into what impact state universities had on their neighboring Black communities. The Commission to Study the History of the Uprooting of Black Communities by Public Institutions...
Federal Court Allows Transgender Student to Try Out for Virginia School Sports Team
A federal judge ordered Hanover County Public Schools late Friday to temporarily cease blocking a transgender middle school student from trying out for and, if selected, playing on a sports team this school year. In February, the student, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and the law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, […]
Man injured after high-speed chase in Salem
SALEM, Va. – UPDATE. According to Roanoke Memorial Hospital, the motorcyclist did not succumb to his injuries. It was incorrectly reported. He is currently being treated in intensive care at the hospital. We apologize for any distress this may have caused. ORIGINAL STORY. A high-speed chase left a motorcyclist...
CMS Wins Two of Three Over Glenvar
COVINGTON- In a nerve racking, nail-biter kind of evening, the Covington Middle School Cougars survived Glenvar in a tense volleyball matchup on Thursday, Aug. 22. CMS won the first set, lost the second–in what was about as competitive as you’re going to see– and won the deciding third set to take home the early season […] The post CMS Wins Two of Three Over Glenvar appeared first on The Virginian Review.
‘You will be saving a life,’ local shelters urge adoptions amid influx of animals
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Animal shelters are seeing huge influxes of animals, so much so that the Danville Area Humane Society said they have seen an almost 20% uptick in euthanasia at their shelter in 2023, and they expect that number to rise more this year. The Danville Humane Society. as well as the Franklin […]
New details in D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s case reveal possible F.B.I. informant
The Democratic National Convention ended Thursday night. A couple of high-profile elected officials from Maryland made primetime speeches this week. Also, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested and charged with taking bribes and kickbacks. And in Virginia, kids going back to school will have to ditch their cell phones while in class. WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi discusses these top regional stories from this past week.
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