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Del Taco opens first restaurant in Virginia, US
US-based Mexican quick service restaurant chain Del Taco has debuted its Virginia restaurant at Chesapeake. Located at 1507 Sam’s Circle, the new store is part of a multi-unit deal aimed at broadening Del Taco’s presence on the US East Coast. The Chesapeake restaurant offers the brand’s signature menu...
U.S. agency ranks Virginia hospitals
Once a year, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services or CMS posts hospital ratings on its website. Only 13% of them qualify for five stars based on a number of factors. “Mortality, safety, re-admissions, patient experience, and then timely or effective care – things like access and cost."
Yorktown grad plays waiting game regarding Major League draft
Now it’s an anxious waiting game for Nate Knowles. The Yorktown High School graduate has done all he can to be well prepared and set up for this month’s upcoming Major League Baseball draft, which begins July 14. The hard-throwing right-handed pitcher is projected to be chosen anywhere from the third round or lower.
‘There’s no quitting me’: Virginia school board member sentenced for Jan. 6 riots will not resign
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A Frederick County school board member, who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, said he will not resign, despite calls from critics. “There’s no quitting me,” said Miles Adkins, who represents the Shawnee District. “You have ups and downs in your life. You […]
Smithfield women say they’ve gone months without a Dominion bill
Laura Middleton of Smithfield hasn’t seen a statement from Dominion Energy showing her electricity usage since May of last year. She’s been making regular payments, but says none have been applied to any bills. “Our account currently shows a $2,800 credit and there’s no bills that it’s been applied to for a year,” Middleton said. […] The post Smithfield women say they’ve gone months without a Dominion bill appeared first on The Tidewater News.
First of eight Luter-owned lots at Washington and James streets sold
The first of eight new residential lots at Washington, James and Clay streets created from the 2021 sale of town-owned land to developer Joseph Luter IV has found a buyer. According to Isle of Wight County land transfer records from June, Luter’s holding company, JWL34 LLC, sold a 0.14-acre lot fronting Washington last month to […]
State blames staffing shortage for Surry farmer’s water woes
When the 40-year-old well that’s provided drip irrigation to Surry County farmer Michael Drewry’s blueberry orchard began pumping out nothing but silt in February, Drewry contacted the Virginia Department of Health in hopes of securing a permit to drill a new one. State law mandates no one construct, rehabilitate or abandon a private well without […]
IWCS seeks quotes for new school board attorney
Isle of Wight County Schools is soliciting quotes for a new school board attorney. Firms have until 3 p.m. on July 24 to submit sealed bids to Board Clerk Jessica Whitlow detailing their qualifications to provide legal services to the board. The window for proposals opened on June 24, 11 days after the School Board […] The post IWCS seeks quotes for new school board attorney appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Field of Dreams gymnasts place in nationals
Three gymnasts from Smithfield’s Field of Dreams Gymnastics placed in the Amateur Athletic Union National Gymnastics Championship, held June 20-23 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Out of roughly 3,000 girls from 31 states, 11-year-old Mackenzie Hess placed seventh all-around in the platinum division. Anna Bardwell, 15, placed third all-around in the gold division. Averi Bowe, age […] The post Field of Dreams gymnasts place in nationals appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Bald eagle soars home after beating potentially fatal injuries
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVIR) - Newport News witnessed a special homecoming today. A bald eagle—found back in mid-March—has returned to the skies after spending some time at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro. When the Center received the eagle, she was badly injured, with a large laceration...
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