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Scattered thunderstorms this evening; rain and storm chances tomorrow
Saturday evening brings in widespread scattered showers and thunderstorms as a cold front crosses. Heavy downpours will be possible along with one or two strong storms early in the evening, with damaging winds and hail being the biggest threats. Our severe threat should wane later tonight, but isolated rain showers will be possible into Sunday […]
Savor the flavors of summer with Virginia-grown squash
BUCKINGHAM — While summer is almost over, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the season’s bounty of Virginia-grown squash. Squash is plentiful in Virginia, with 401 farms growing squash on 726 acres in 2022, according to the most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture. While peak season for winter squash is right around the corner, several varieties of summer squash still are available at local farm stands and farmers markets through October.
Watch out for hitchhiking Lanternflies during Labor Day weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As the Lanternflies continue to invade Virginia, here are some tips to stop them from hitchhiking home with you during Labor Day weekend. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says the invasive species is not good at flying, but great at hitchhiking. To ensure the safety of Virginia counties […]
Father Gifts Newly Married Son Winning $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket As Wedding Gift
Aaron Andrews is moving out with his new bride after getting the wedding gift of a lifetime from his father in Virginia.In April, Andrews married his wife and they've been temporarily staying in his father's basement in Prince George's County.Things changed after his father, a self-admitted avid Lo…
Gwen Walz at first campaign event in Virginia: 'Mr. Vance, how about you mind your own business'
MANASSAS, Va. — Gwen Walz may be new to the national political scene, but in her first event she headlined since her husband was selected as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, the former educator wasn’t afraid to speak up against their Republican rivals. Gwen Walz appeared before elected officials...
Statewide diaper drive planned in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week
Several organizations are organizing a statewide diaper drive to help families in Virginia that are struggling to buy diapers. Diaper banks, maternal health hubs, and diaper pantries across the state are combining on the effort in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week Sept. 23-29. A healthy change of diapers costs...
Police: 1 stabbed, 1 arrested in Ocean View area of Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — One person was injured and another arrested in a domestic-related incident on West Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk Friday night, police said. Norfolk Police said officers responded to a home in the 400 block of W. Ocean View Ave. around 10 p.m. for a report of a violent domestic call.
New lawsuit seeks to remove Chesapeake councilman Don Carey from ballot for mayor
CHESAPEAKE — A new lawsuit filed by the chairman of the Virginia Tea Party seeks to remove Don Carey from the ballot in the city mayor’s race as he faces questions about whether he should have stepped down from the City Council to run. Chesapeake resident Nelson Velez filed the lawsuit in Chesapeake Circuit Court this week, asking the court to compel the Virginia Department of Elections and ...
Oscar Smith, King's Fork, Poquoson open with big wins to kick off 2024
NORFOLK, VA. (WTKR) — The first Friday night under the lights is in the books in the 757. High school football now in full swing and plenty of local schools got its campaigns out on the right foot with statement games. Oscar Smith put up 37 unanswered points to...
Volleyball Presses Pair of Strong Programs at Season-Opening Captains Classic
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The William Paterson volleyball team (0-2) battled a pair of strong opponents during its season-opening matches at the Captains Classic Aug. 30, falling in four sets to host Christopher Newport (1-0) and three sets to No. 4 Johns Hopkins (1-0). MATCH ONE:. HOW IT HAPPENED:
Indians plan to build on ’23 playoff win
Expectations for Southampton High School’s varsity football team remain high as ever, galvanized this year by the 2023 squad recording the program’s first playoff win in more than 20 years. The results for last year’s team were mixed, as it finished with an overall record of 6-6, but the No. 7-seeded Indians were able to […] The post Indians plan to build on ’23 playoff win appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Anheuser-Busch Announces $6.5 Million Investment in Virginia Brewery
Anheuser-Busch recently announced a $6.5 million investment in its Williamsburg, Virginia, brewery. Over the past 5 years, Anheuser-Busch has invested nearly $2 billion in its facilities across the country to help create and sustain jobs and drive the economy in the communities where it operates and its employees call home.
TRIBE SCRIBE: Bronson Yoder is back to his old ways in Tribe’s season-opening win over VMI
Touchdowns are hardly rare for Bronson Yoder, who in his career had 27 of them before Thursday night's season opener. But No. 28, coming nearly a calendar year after a devastating injury, was something to cherish. When last we had seen him on a football field, Yoder was being taken...
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