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Outdoor cooking causes fire in Chesapeake, 1 injured
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to the scene of a residential fire in the Deep Creek section on Friday evening. Chesapeake firefighters received the call in the 1000 block of Sir Gawaine Drive at 7:30 p.m. after occupants reported a fire on the back of the house. Crews arrived and found […]
Future African Landing Memorial Will Honor First Enslaved Africans in English North America
Your browser does not support the audio element. African Landing Day was held at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event honored the first Africans who were enslaved and brought to English North America in August 1619. This year’s festival also marked the beginning of...
Brian Norman Jr. vs. Derrieck Cuevas on November 8th on Keyshawn-Lemos card
Brian Norman Jr. will defend his WBO welterweight title against #7 Derrieck Cuevas on November 8th at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Unfortunately, the negotiations for a unification fight between the unbeaten Norman Jr. (26-0, 20 KOs) and IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis fell apart over money. According to Norman Jr’s manager, Adrian Clark, Boots Ennis’ management “didn’t want to pay what we were asking for.”
Dorris Mae Takes to the Skies Again: TBM Avenger Rejoins the CAF Capital Wing’s 2024 Tour
After months of dedicated maintenance, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Capital Wing has announced that their TBM Avenger, affectionately known as Dorris Mae, is back in flight status. Following a series of successful flight tests, Dorris Mae is set to rejoin the Capital Wing’s 2024 Tour, with stops planned in several cities along the Mid-Atlantic Coast. The Wing members and crew are elated to have this iconic aircraft back in action.
Field Hockey Drops Opener at #5 Duke
DURHAM, N.C. – William & Mary field hockey suffered a 5-0 setback at No. 5-ranked Duke in the season opener on Friday evening. The contest was originally scheduled for a 2 p.m. start time but was delayed for three hours and 50 minutes due to lightning in the area.
Former Williamsburg sailor pleaded guilty to stealing Navy gear from a local base
Richard Allen, 52, admitted in federal court to being part of a conspiracy to steal more than $850,000 worth of supplies while he was stationed at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Williamsburg. Allen, of Citrus Heights, Calif., is a retired petty officer first class who served in the Navy for...
Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
$1M wedding gift! Prince William County dad gifts son winning lottery ticket
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — One dad in Prince William County gifted his newly married son a winning $1 million Virginia Lottery ticket. Virginia Lottery said Aaron Andrews got married in April. Since then, he and and his wife have lived in his father’s basement. His father, who is an avid lottery […]
North Anna gets federal OK to operate through 2060; more …
From elsewhere: Kennedy on Virginia ballot, but West disqualified. Mountain Valley Pipeline releases report on May 1 rupture. Changes afoot at Swannanoa mansion on Afton Mountain after series of deaths. The post North Anna gets federal OK to operate through 2060; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
If You See Purple Paint In North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Leave Now
With fall upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and leafing season. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
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