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Beaches in Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News under swim advisories
The Virginia Department of Health has issued swimming advisories for nine beaches in Norfolk, one in Hampton and two in Newport News following recent heavy rains which introduced potentially harmful bacteria to the water. The affected beaches are the portion of Buckroe Beach South at the end of South Resort Road near the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier in Hampton; Hilton Park Beach at 225 River ...
Sand art display to raise awareness of human trafficking Saturday in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. - Human trafficking is often called an invisible issue but it happens everywhere —including in Hampton Roads. On Saturday, the Hampton Main Library and the Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center are hosting an event to bring awareness to the issue. Watch: Samaritan House educates students on...
‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Summer is sizzling in Newport News. Every Thursday throughout the season, they’re hosting a summer concert series featuring fun for the whole family. Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones joined HRS with the details on the ‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series. The...
Riverwalk Restaurant Is Back in Yorktown
Take Me to The Riverwalk: Destination for seafood lovers on the Yorktown Waterfront reopens in celebratory style under new ownership. The vibrant Shrimp Givesti on the menu at the recently reopened Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown is a delightfully simple dish of sautéed shrimp, caramelized shallots, fresh herbs and smoked tomato ragu over shell pasta. It’s also both a nod to a storied past and a celebration of the future.
Commercial Air Service at Newport News Airport ‘Financially Unsustainable,’ Report Says
A new report claims that maintaining commercial air service at Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport “has proven financially unsustainable” and that the airport must transition to alternative, advanced forms of service if it wants to remain viable. A Hampton Roads Air Study released Thursday delved into the financial woes...
“Uprooted” Documentary Wins Regional Emmy
The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that “Uprooted,” a documentary short by ProPublica and the Virginia Center for Investigative Reporting at WHRO, won a regional Emmy in the diversity/equity/inclusion-long-form content category. In the film, Newport News residents James...
Carrollton Publix could open this fall, developer says
Carrollton residents craving a “Pub Sub,” the submarine-style sandwiches offered at Publix supermarkets, may not need to wait much longer. The Publix that will anchor the commercial phase of The Crossings at Bartlett Station, a mixed-use development at Carrollton and Brewers Neck boulevards, could open by early fall, according to The Crossings’ developer, Jerry Bowman. […]
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