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Trucking company fined $621K after worker death in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s OSHA Compliance fined a Rosemount trucking company $621,600 after a worker died while working in a tanker trailer at a facility in Virginia in March. In July, the state agency issued 10 serious citations to Wayne Transports for violations...
Hear Together: REAL LIFE – Beyond Gunshots: Pathways to Safer Communities
REAL LIFE is a nonprofit that helps create pathways to attain and sustain a thriving life for Virginians who desire change and a different path – whether that be free from addiction, incarceration, or violence. They’re hosting a conference symposium called Beyond Gunshots: Pathways to Safer Communities on September...
Wings, Wheels & Keels set for Sept. 28 in Topping
The 28th annual Wings, Wheels & Keels (WW&K) is set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Hummel Field airport, on Grey’s Point Road in Topping. WW&K will have more than 100 antique, classic and exotic cars and vehicles, numerous aircraft and more than a dozen boats.
Surry SOL scores return to pre-pandemic performance in reading, lag in other subjects
An analysis of Surry County Public Schools’ performance on Virginia’s Standards of Learning tests over the past five years shows the school system has returned to its divisionwide pre-pandemic pass rates in reading but is still behind in all other subjects. The Virginia Department of Education recently released test scores for the 2023-24 school year, […]
Newport News police launch Cold Case Team
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) has created a new team to work on unsolved homicides, the department shared Wednesday. The Cold Case Team is made up of two full-time homicide detectives and one investigator, who is a retired homicide detective. NNPD says it understands...
Man unable to purchase tobacco without ID, comes back and robs Norfolk Rite Aid
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was identified, convicted and sentenced after he provided his real ID at a Norfolk Rite Aid before committing an armed robbery, release states. 35-year-old Elbert Chauncey Massie Jr., was sentenced on Friday to serve five years in prison for committing armed robbery and using a firearm in the commission […]
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...
The Ripple Effect: Keeping Virginia Beach's Stormwater Pipes Flowing
Virginia Beach is home to a vast and intricate network of stormwater infrastructure, including over 1,050 miles of stormwater pipes. If laid end-to-end, these pipes could stretch from Virginia Beach all the way to Key Largo, Florida. In addition to this extensive pipe network, the City manages more than 212 miles of off-road drainage ditches, 463 miles of roadside ditches, 9,100 manholes and over 41,400 inlets and catch basins. The maintenance of such a large system is no small task and requires a combination of advanced technology and skilled personnel.
The Chrysler Museum of Art Announces Dynamic Fall Lineup
NORFOLK, Va. – The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to announce their Fall 2024–25 arts programming dates. These upcoming exhibitions represent the range and inclusivity of the globally recognized Museum at One Memorial Place, Norfolk, Virginia. Peter Bremers: Ice to Water. On view from September 5, 2024,...
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