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DAR members attend GHOTES genealogy conference
Fourteen members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) representing ten different Chapters from across the United States attended the Genealogy and History of the Eastern Shore (GHOTES) four day conference in Parksley held June 26-29, 2024. Of the Northampton County Chapter, Anne Barnes, Esther Baker, Cara Burton, Kathy Lehman, and Susan Robinson attended.
U.S. agency ranks Virginia hospitals
Once a year, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services or CMS posts hospital ratings on its website. Only 13% of them qualify for five stars based on a number of factors. “Mortality, safety, re-admissions, patient experience, and then timely or effective care – things like access and cost."
New addition to Food Bank Facility in Tasley now in planning stages
The Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is hoping to construct a new facility on the property in Tasley. Stephanie Cuffee from the Food Bank says the project ,which is in the early planning stages, would have a significant impact on the community. Cuffee says that the Food Bank is working with the Department of Housing and Community Development in Accomack County to secure a planning grant which will be crucial to building a new facility next to the original building.
Blog: Excessive heat warning, heat index around 110 for Friday
There is an excessive heat warning Friday for much of the WAVY viewing area — until 8 p.m. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 110 are expected. Last night we ended up getting a few clusters of showers and storms over the region. They survived a little longer than the models predicted earlier in the day. This did impact some of the fireworks, but almost all of them still had their show.
Enjoy a tropical island evening filled with fun and entertainment at The Military Aviation Museum’s South Pacific Luau and Hangar Dance
Aloha! Travel back to the 1940’s South Pacific, put on your best Hawaiian shirt and join us for a luau dinner and big band hangar dance Saturday, July 13 from 6pm - 10pm.!. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the nostalgic ambiance of our South Pacific-themed Hangar Dance! Set against the backdrop of our historic aircraft collection and hangar, this event promises an unforgettable evening reminiscent of a 1940s island base.
Sandbridge beach goers undeterred by recent marine life bite reports
Sandbridge was packed with tents and boogie boards as hundreds went there to celebrate the 4th of July, just weeks after reports of marine life bites at that very beach. But visitors said they were not worried.
Thousands celebrate freedom at VB Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — People packed the Oceanfront beginning at sunrise this Fourth of July. It was very crowded, but folks were making the best of it— they drove down from all over to claim their square foot of sand. People said they saw more tents and...
Water Safety experts share how to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday safely
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — With temperatures reaching the 90s during the Fourth of July holiday, many people dipped in the water to cool off. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years old. But there are...
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing”
As first reported by The New Republic, North Carolina Lt. Gov. and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson told a North Carolina church audience on Sunday, June 30 that “some folks need killing.” The statement came immediately after Robinson had characterized the United States’ response to Nazi and Japanese aggression during World War II and immediately […] The post Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing” appeared first on NC Newsline.
Unleash your inner wild child at the Virginia Zoo adult night
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is hosting another adults-only night on Saturday July 13 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The popular event for guests 21+ gives grownups a chance to “unleash their inner wild child,” according to organizers. There will be free activities like bounces houses, lawn games and a […]
Virginia Symphony Orchestra holds free summer concerts
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform free concerts at scenic outdoor venues across Hampton Roads — including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, and Yorktown — as part of their Free Summer Concerts series. This year’s concerts are presented in partnership with Virginia Beach...
Big Bands on the Bay and Thank Goodness It’s Ocean View (TGOV) series return to Ocean View Beach Park
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Festevents has announced the highly anticipated 2024 Ocean View Beach Park Season of Events. Get ready for a thrilling lineup featuring the TGOV-themed Friday night series, the Shore Thing Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks, the Ocean View Taste of VA on the Bay, and the Big Bands on the Bay concert series.
Shipyard Spotlight: Terry Williams — Delivering five-star service in contracting
Born and raised in Prichard, Alabama, Terry Williams grew up the youngest of 12 children. Early on, Williams discerned a calling to help others. “Several times throughout my life, I’ve heard various people tell me that I have a call on my life,” he shared. Williams’ innate desire to help people was nurtured by his family, who recognized his potential and prepared him for a future beyond what he could have imagined. “My family saw something in me and nurtured it; they wanted me to make it.”
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