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Meet the 6 Hampton Roads Olympic athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Games
The long-awaited 2024 Summer Olympics are set to kick off in Paris on Friday, July 26. These six outstanding Hampton Roads athletes will be competing on the global stage. Sophia Luwis (William & Mary) Sport: Rowing. Sophia Luwis’s journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics began in Williamsburg when she joined...
Walters Community Carnival set for Aug. 3
The third annual Walters Community Carnival put on by the Walters Ladies Community Club will be offered Saturday, Aug. 3, as a free, fun event for anyone in the community and surrounding areas. The carnival, featuring activities particularly aimed to appeal to school-age children, will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Walters Ruritan […] The post Walters Community Carnival set for Aug. 3 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
City of Virginia Beach sues insulin makers over pricing
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The City of Virginia Beach says it is suing insulin makers for insulin pricing. In a statement to 13News Now, a city spokesperson said it provides "critical" health services for over 450,000 residents and maintains a self-insured health plan. The spokesperson said it cost the City over $9 million to provide diabetes medications to its more than 5,900 health plan subscribers and their dependents between 2018 and 2022.
"If you're not pushing the envelope, you're not really telling a story:” Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents provocative shows, 77 years on
Don't be fooled by the name. The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach thinks big. The venue, tucked into a residential neighborhood, seats only 176. Everybody from ushers to actors to the board of directors is a volunteer. But this community theater rooted in 77 years of history isn't shy when it comes to contemporary issues and challenging productions.
Suffolk Farmers Market in photos
Photo Submissions: Katharine Gallotta Saturday, July 20 saw residents come out for the Suffolk Farmers Market, located at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, continuing to offer a variety of local fresh produce and handmade crafts for the Suffolk community. Along with Hack Gallotta checking out the sheep and deer hide/skins available for purchase by Mickey […] The post Suffolk Farmers Market in photos appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection
The City of Suffolk has announced that it has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the listed areas and neighborhoods: Lake Kennedy Estates, Williamstown, Kingsboro Heights, Beamon’s Mill, Hobson Area and Nansemond Shores. Likewise, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Veterinary Service has detected Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […] The post Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Night Nets in Newport News brings more than hoops to the community
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Every Friday this summer, dozens of teens and young adults flock to this gym for a night of hoops. Lowering youth violence in Newport News is no game. Night Nets were born when city leaders were challenged to reduce the numbers during the summer. “A...
Local Olympic Athletes: Chesapeake native Quincy Wilson is 2nd youngest on Team USA
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — At just 16 years old, Chesapeake native and track phenom Quincy Wilson is the second youngest member of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Born on January 8, 2008, he’s just a few months older than fellow 16-year-old, gymnast Hezly Rivera. The 5-foot-9...
Virginia Beach’s economic development director has resigned
VIRGINIA BEACH — In less than six months after taking the role of economic development director for Virginia Beach, Charles “Chuck” Rigney has resigned. Rigney put in his notice of resignation on Wednesday, city spokesperson Tiffany Russell confirmed in an email. Rigney was hired by the city in March 2023 and had been director of economic development since February. Deputy City Manager Amanda ...
Whistleblower case leads to policy changes at Maersk
(NORFOLK, Va.) — As part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor, Maersk Line Ltd. – one of the world’s largest marine cargo services providers – will change its safety reporting policies and compensate a mariner whose employment was terminated after they reported safety concerns to the U.S. Coast Guard without first notifying their employer.
New public notice law will delay permit approvals, Smithfield says
Town officials in Smithfield say a change in Virginia’s public notice laws will lengthen the approval process for rezoning applications and other permits that require votes by the town’s Planning Commission and Town Council. State law has for decades required local governments to solicit public input ahead of adopting any new ordinance or amendment, including […]
Tidewater Baseball Shrine to induct three in 2024 Class
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Tides today announced that Marty Miller, Christy Mathewson and Marvin Astor “Towny” Townsend are being inducted into the Tidewater Baseball Shrine. The Tidewater Baseball Shrine recognizes players and executives who have significantly contributed to the game of baseball in the Tidewater area. The Tides will induct the three new members between their doubleheader vs. Jacksonville on Friday, July 26th at Harbor Park. Miller is expected to be in attendance, while Townsend’s family will accept his award for him.
The doctor won’t see you now: Sentara responds to critics
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Sentara Health is responding to critics who claim it should be investing more money in programs and people as local patients tire of hearing that “the doctor won’t see you now.”. While the doctor shortage is a nationwide problem, at the local level...
‘Act of God:’ Family of Virginia teen killed in Myrtle Beach hopeful for arrest
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Less than an hour before his life ended overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Jakolbi Taylor and several of his friends cut a brief TikTok video, dancing in sync and laughing. The 16-year-old scored 43 points for the Virginia Warriors during an AAU basketball tournament game earlier in the day — another […]
Manassas man arrested in Virginia Beach for fatal-hit-and-run, car theft in Dumfries
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Md. - Police have arrested a Manassas man in a fatal hit-and-run that took place on July 20 in the parking lot of the Oasis at Montclair Apartment complex in Dumfries. The suspect Keith Anthony McBride, 41, of Manassas was arrested by Virginia Beach Police on July...
Arlington-Alexandria residents become Va. 'folklife apprentices'
A team from Arlington and Alexandria has been named one of six from across Virginia selected by the Virginia Folklife Program as folklife apprentices for the coming year. Hayrunisa Yenilmes and Amar Kilich (Alexandria) and Ajinur Setiwaldi and Subhinur Elemin (Arlington) were selected for their efforts studying and performing Uyghur traditional music.
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