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Dormant shopping center to become condos
A unanimous vote by the Suffolk City Council authorizes Coastal Virginia Partners, LLC. to proceed with plans to construct a new 78-unit condominium complex at 1226 white Marsh Rd. During their Wednesday, July 17 meeting held at City Hall, council voted seven to 0 to approve RZN2023-007 (Conditional) to rezone and amend property on 1226 […] The post Dormant shopping center to become condos appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Hearing canceled on proposal to let Surry supervisors have concealed guns at meetings
An Aug. 1 public hearing on proposed revisions to a Surry County ordinance that would allow county supervisors to bring concealed guns to board meetings has been canceled “due to the required timeline for public notices,” according to a July 26 announcement on the county’s website. At the start of a July 18 work session, […]
Photos: Lionsbridge FC loses in Eastern and Southern Conference Finals
Lionsbridge FC fell to the the Seacoast United Phantoms 6-3 during the Eastern & Southern Conference Finals of the USL League Two Playoffs at Christopher Newport University’s TowneBank Stadium in Newport News on Friday, July 26, 2024. ©2024 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Norfolk State hopes experience can lead to turnaround season
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk State opened up fall camp this week as the Spartans look to turn things around from a disappointing 2023 season that saw them stumble to a 3-8 record and just 1-4 in MEAC play. Picked to finish fifth in the pre season poll, fourth-year head coach Dawson Odums has a […]
Bacteria Concerns Lead to Swimming Ban at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
A swimming advisory has been issued for a key section of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The advisory spans from 22nd Street to 37th Street, covering popular tourist spots like the Neptune Statue and the bustling boardwalk. The Virginia Department of Health issued the advisory after routine tests showed high levels...
Pair of manatees spotted in the Hague in Norfolk
Two manatees were spotted Thursday morning in the Hague, a relatively rare sight in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk. The sea cows were spotted about 10 a.m. by a Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot staff photographer, who said they were about 6-8 feet long, from the Hague’s pedestrian bridge. A small group of people stopped to watch as the pair floated in the Hague. Just three weeks ago, a manatee ...
Loved ones ask community to help find killer in Norfolk unsolved double murder
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Violence in Calvert Square on the afternoon of June 20 put the lives of the entire community and police at risk. At the time, Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot said his officers were in the area patrolling about a block away when they heard 10 gunshots coming from East Olney Road.
Miller Receives Tidewater Baseball Shrine Recognition from Norfolk Tides
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Tides will induct former Norfolk State athletics director and baseball coach Marty Miller into the Tidewater Baseball Shrine prior to the second game of Friday evening's doubleheader against Jacksonville. Miller will be one of three members of the 2024 Tidewater Baseball Shrine Class, joining Christy Matthewson and Towny Townsend for the festivities. Joining the Norfolk State community as a student athlete, Miller enjoyed one of the strongest careers in the program's history. An NCAA College Division All-American, he posted a .380 batting average as a sophomore, .438 batting average as a junior and .406 batting...
Meet the 6 Hampton Roads Olympic athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Games
The long-awaited 2024 Summer Olympics are set to kick off in Paris on Friday, July 26. These six outstanding Hampton Roads athletes will be competing on the global stage. Sophia Luwis (William & Mary) Sport: Rowing. Sophia Luwis’s journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics began in Williamsburg when she joined...
Walters Community Carnival set for Aug. 3
The third annual Walters Community Carnival put on by the Walters Ladies Community Club will be offered Saturday, Aug. 3, as a free, fun event for anyone in the community and surrounding areas. The carnival, featuring activities particularly aimed to appeal to school-age children, will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Walters Ruritan […] The post Walters Community Carnival set for Aug. 3 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
City of Virginia Beach sues insulin makers over pricing
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The City of Virginia Beach says it is suing insulin makers for insulin pricing. In a statement to 13News Now, a city spokesperson said it provides "critical" health services for over 450,000 residents and maintains a self-insured health plan. The spokesperson said it cost the City over $9 million to provide diabetes medications to its more than 5,900 health plan subscribers and their dependents between 2018 and 2022.
"If you're not pushing the envelope, you're not really telling a story:” Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents provocative shows, 77 years on
Don't be fooled by the name. The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach thinks big. The venue, tucked into a residential neighborhood, seats only 176. Everybody from ushers to actors to the board of directors is a volunteer. But this community theater rooted in 77 years of history isn't shy when it comes to contemporary issues and challenging productions.
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