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ForKids asks for household supply donation help
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Hampton Roads-based organization is asking the community for help in its outreach efforts. ForKids is one of the largest providers for families in Virginia, aiming to end the cycle of homelessness in Hampton Roads. “Homelessness in Hampton Roads is a big issue, and it’s a...
Star power: Standout athletes from the 2023-24 year in high school sports
Choosing The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press Male Athlete of the Year (Lake Taylor’s Elijah Washington) and Female Athlete of the Year (Grassfield’s Sophie Rambo) and runners-up (Poquoson’s Baker Green and Princess Anne’s Micah Ojo) was no easy task. Here’s a look at some more athletes who stood out during the 2023-24 year in high school sports: Star Power Keylen Adams, Green Run football: The ...
Hampton teen quickly climbing gymnastics ladder
Hampton teen Ella Lattimore enjoyed gymnastics long before she became any good at it. “It definitely took some time,” she said. “I really liked to do it, but I wasn’t very good. I just kind of showed up at the competitions, I did OK, and I left.”
YouthFest in Hampton highlights 'kidpreneurs'
HAMPTON, Va. — Young entrepreneurs got the chance to show off their unique ideas at a Hampton festival on Saturday afternoon. The Greater Aberdeen Community Coalition hosted its third annual YouthFest for "Kidpreneurs"; it gave kids an environment to showcase their products and their talents! They also got a chance to meet business owners from the community.
Orioles select two Hoos on 1st day of MLB Draft
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – UVA baseball stars Griff O’Ferrall and Ethan Anderson were both chosen by the Baltimore Orioles in the Major League Baseball draft’s first two rounds Sunday. Both are natives of the Commonwealth with O’Ferrall from Richmond — the Brooks Wallace Award winner for college baseball’s best shortstop — was the 32nd overall selection in the 1st round.
‘Dash for Cash’ Community day at Mount Trashmore set to raise money for Virginia Beach Educators
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A FUNdraising community day is underway at Mount Trashmore. Frogman’s Party Rentals presents the first annual “Dash for Cash” run series and community day. Over 100 adults registered for the 5K run and about 20 kids registered for the “1 Mile Family Dash,” this morning. The community day is from 10 […]
'Grazie a tutti!' VB cafe owner reopens two months after stroke, fundraiser
For 13 years, Annamaria Marchese has offered local Italians and countless others a little slice of Italy in Hampton Roads. After she suffered a stroke in May, the community stepped in to help.
WBOC 70th Anniversary Special: Celebrating 7 Decades as Delmarva’s News Leader
DELMARVA - July 15th, 2024 marks WBOC’s 70th year on air as Delmarva’s News Leader, and we have a special program in store Monday night. Join us tonight, July 15th, at 7 p.m. for a deep-dive look at the past 7 decades since WBOC’s first broadcast on July 15th, 1954. From the very first launch at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, to the opening of the Salisbury Mall, the opening of the parallel span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the Civil Rights Movement on the Eastern Shore, WBOC has been here to cover it all.
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