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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.
Virginia Inmate Escape: Woman Charged with Felony for Aiding Fugitive
A woman accused of helping a Virginia inmate escape from custody last year was charged with a felony by a Richmond Circuit Court grand jury this month. Sasha Castillo, from Washington, D.C., is facing a felony charge for aiding the escape of a prisoner. The charge is connected to the...
1,900 Virginians take advantage of tax credit to encourage safe firearm storage
New data from the Virginia Department of Taxation shows that, during tax year 2023, 1,905 Virginians took advantage of a new tax credit designed to help offset the cost of life-saving gun storage devices like gun safes, gun locks and more.
Va. education board adopts new school accreditation regulations
After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability system includes Virginia’s […]
Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
Loved ones ask community to help find killer in Norfolk unsolved double murder
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Violence in Calvert Square on the afternoon of June 20 put the lives of the entire community and police at risk. At the time, Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot said his officers were in the area patrolling about a block away when they heard 10 gunshots coming from East Olney Road.
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.
Free backpacks to be handed out at over 25 Verizon stores in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — If you're near a Verizon Wireless retail stores on Sunday, you can stop by to get yourself or your student a free backpack. Round Room, LLC is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks for its 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event. The organization aims to relieve some of the back-to-school financial burden that can be put on some families, especially with backpacks typically being a higher-ticket item.
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 […]
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