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Sentara Health and EVMS to launch comprehensive care network for sickle cell disease patients
NORFOLK, Va. — Two of Khristina Reid's daughters were born with sickle cell disease, a chronic genetic condition that affects the shape and movement of red blood cells. They can block blood flow, leading to pain, infections, and even organ damage. "That [diagnosis] prompted me to go into as...
Hamilton Zanze Sells 414-Unit Maple Bay Townhomes in Virginia Beach, Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Hamilton Zanze has sold Maple Bay Townhomes, a 414-unit asset situated at 356 S Chesire Court in Virginia Beach, a coastal city located about 18 miles east of Norfolk, Virginia. The firm sponsored the acquisition of the property in 2019. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
Hampton Roads business and civic leaders consider child care solutions, including worker incentives
Hampton Roads can help solve Virginia’s child care crisis by leading the way with actionable and innovative solutions, community leaders said. “Let’s consider how to lock arms and make sure the variety of access to child care is intentionally woven in our region’s DNA and strategic roadmap,” said Sylvia Haines, executive vice president of operations for the Hampton Roads Chamber. The Virginia ...
Day of Unity: Night of Remembrance in Norfolk
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The ‘Day of Unity’ marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the nation. Several anti-violence organizations organized two vigils to focus on the toll that domestic violence takes on our community. Peninsula A Day of Unity: A Celebration of Life was held Saturday at Peninsula Town Center. Transitions […]
Virginia commission discusses options for sustaining military tuition waiver program
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission received proposals for 10 options regarding the Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program during a meeting Monday morning. The options, along with a report and comparison with other states’ programs, were presented by the commission’s staff. The General Assembly tasked the commission with studying the sustainability of the ...
Following the Funds: Kiggans & Cotter Smasal spend millions in VA 2 race, even though much of their funding isn’t public yet
Every two years, advertisements hit the airwaves from candidates with both the Democratic and Republican nomination, vying to hold the seat representing Virginia's second congressional district. This year, Missy Cotter Smasal is challenging incumbent Rep. Jen Kiggans, (R-Virginia Beach) for the seat.
Promontory, St. Luke’s developments could reach Planning Commission by early 2025
Smithfield’s Planning Commission could, by early next year, get its first look at “The Promontory,” a mixed-use development that would add 262 homes and five commercial parcels off Benns Church Boulevard. Around the same time, Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission could get its first look at revised plans for St. Luke’s Village, a 2005-approved […]
Council candidates respond: Did the Town Council make the right decision in February by voting to set a real estate tax rate of 16 cents per $100 in assessed value, up from the 14-cent rate set eight months earlier? Why or why not?
The Smithfield Times will be taking a different approach to Smithfield Town Council candidate questionnaires this year. Rather than sending a list of questions and publishing all questions and responses in the same print edition and online, the Times will send the candidates a single question once per week. There will be 12 questions in […]
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