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Smoke and heavy fire seen through roof of York County home
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — York County Fire and Life Safety responded to a house fire on Saturday. Around 4:35 p.m., the fire department was dispatched to the report of a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Nanticoke Turn. Upon arrival, units found a two-story single-family dwelling with heavy fire. Occupants were not […]
Officials sign beam for new Williamsburg police station building
State and local dignitaries were in Williamsburg to ceremonially sign a beam going into the city’s new police station. The 43,000-square- foot building will be adjacent to the Williamsburg Municipal Building on Lafayette Street. Construction is expected to wrap in the fall of 2025. “This facility will serve our...
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 ...
Virginia DWR awarded $8 million grant to restore critical marsh habitat on James River
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is being awarded an $8 million grant to restore a quickly-eroding march ecosystem in Isle of Wight County which spans over 1,500 acres.
Family of USS George Washington sailor who died by suicide files $60M lawsuit
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The family of a USS George Washington sailor who died by suicide aboard the ship has filed a $60 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Navy and Huntington Ingalls, alleging inadequate living conditions on the ship. Xavier Mitchell-Sandor died in April 2022, and, according to...
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.
Hampton teacher thankful for community help in clearing school supply wish list
HAMPTON, Va. -- — It might be tough to believe, but it's time to start thinking about heading back to school. Classes in some districts begin in about five weeks. While kids are still enjoying summer break, teachers are already preparing their classrooms for the upcoming school year. Once again, News 3, along with community partners Southern Bank, and the Norfolk Admirals, are partnering to help local teachers clear their school supply wish lists.
Hampton’s Mallory Street Bridge traffic shift delayed
A traffic shift on Mallory Street Bridge, which was slated to start this past Friday, has been delayed by one week, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. VDOT said in an email late Friday that work on pedestrian walkways still needed to be finished, and weather conditions created further delays. Once walkways are completed, traffic on Interstate 64 will be diverted onto the ...
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...
Rabid fox reported in Seaford area of York County
YORK COUNTY, Va. — Residents in York County are being asked to report any exposure to a rabid fox that was reported in the Seaford area this week. The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts sent out a release Friday notifying the community that a gray fox and a dog were involved in an incident near Claxton Creek Road.
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