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Harvest season for ginseng, a highly-regulated plant in Virginia, is almost here
Ginseng harvest season in Virginia begins on Sept. 1. For those interested in collecting this valued plant, there's several regulations to be aware of -- because violating them could result in hefty fines, jail time or both.
A Federal Push for Offshore Wind Energy Could Impact Delmarva's Coast Once Again
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management(BOEM) now has it's eyes set on a massive area in the Atlantic Ocean. The feds are looking to open up more lease areas for potential projects. BOEM made the announcement earlier this month, highlighting it's efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administrations...
Two Virginia schools, two different approaches to students' phones
Each morning, students at Martin Luther King Middle School in Richmond, Virginia, begin their day with a lesson in restraint — by handing in their phones. "I'm not worried about the notifications I'm getting and who's texting me or what's going on on social media," 8th grader Jazmine Anderson said.The school began piloting a program last year to lock up cellphones in special pouches made by the company Yondr and store them in a supervised backpack. When the school first started using the locked pouches, they'd let students hold onto them. But that didn't quite work, 8th grade English teacher...
Denison downed in opener by No. 7 Christopher Newport
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 30) -- A strong second half powered seventh-ranked Christopher Newport University to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Denison University field hockey team in the 2024 season opener for both teams Friday at Jennings Stadium in Virginia. Following a scoreless first half, the Captains scored four...
Outdoor cooking causes fire in Chesapeake, 1 injured
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to the scene of a residential fire in the Deep Creek section on Friday evening. Chesapeake firefighters received the call in the 1000 block of Sir Gawaine Drive at 7:30 p.m. after occupants reported a fire on the back of the house. Crews arrived and found […]
Future African Landing Memorial Will Honor First Enslaved Africans in English North America
Your browser does not support the audio element. African Landing Day was held at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event honored the first Africans who were enslaved and brought to English North America in August 1619. This year’s festival also marked the beginning of...
Brian Norman Jr. vs. Derrieck Cuevas on November 8th on Keyshawn-Lemos card
Brian Norman Jr. will defend his WBO welterweight title against #7 Derrieck Cuevas on November 8th at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Unfortunately, the negotiations for a unification fight between the unbeaten Norman Jr. (26-0, 20 KOs) and IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis fell apart over money. According to Norman Jr’s manager, Adrian Clark, Boots Ennis’ management “didn’t want to pay what we were asking for.”
Dorris Mae Takes to the Skies Again: TBM Avenger Rejoins the CAF Capital Wing’s 2024 Tour
After months of dedicated maintenance, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Capital Wing has announced that their TBM Avenger, affectionately known as Dorris Mae, is back in flight status. Following a series of successful flight tests, Dorris Mae is set to rejoin the Capital Wing’s 2024 Tour, with stops planned in several cities along the Mid-Atlantic Coast. The Wing members and crew are elated to have this iconic aircraft back in action.
Field Hockey Drops Opener at #5 Duke
DURHAM, N.C. – William & Mary field hockey suffered a 5-0 setback at No. 5-ranked Duke in the season opener on Friday evening. The contest was originally scheduled for a 2 p.m. start time but was delayed for three hours and 50 minutes due to lightning in the area.
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...
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