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‘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 […]
Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection
The City of Suffolk has announced that it has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the listed areas and neighborhoods: Lake Kennedy Estates, Williamstown, Kingsboro Heights, Beamon’s Mill, Hobson Area and Nansemond Shores. Likewise, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Veterinary Service has detected Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […] The post Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Norfolk State hopes experience can lead to turnaround season
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk State opened up fall camp this week as the Spartans look to turn things around from a disappointing 2023 season that saw them stumble to a 3-8 record and just 1-4 in MEAC play. Picked to finish fifth in the pre season poll, fourth-year head coach Dawson Odums has a […]
Charles County Sheriff's Sergeant pleads guilty to DUI
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Charles County Sheriff’s sergeant pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving under the influence in St. Mary’s County, according to sheriff’s officials. Officials said Sgt. Robert Smith was suspended without pay on June 11 after the sheriff’s office was informed that he...
Texas Roadhouse set to open in EC on Sept. 9
The long-awaited opening of Elizabeth City’s first steakhouse restaurant in years is now only weeks away. The Texas Roadhouse at 3720 Patrick Way is set to open Sept. 9, according to Kelsie Parker, the restaurant’s managing partner. “For weeks, I’ve been telling our people we are going to open in September and now we’re really just a few weeks away from opening day,” Parker said Friday. ...
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.
Miller Receives Tidewater Baseball Shrine Recognition from Norfolk Tides
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Tides will induct former Norfolk State athletics director and baseball coach Marty Miller into the Tidewater Baseball Shrine prior to the second game of Friday evening's doubleheader against Jacksonville. Miller will be one of three members of the 2024 Tidewater Baseball Shrine Class, joining Christy Matthewson and Towny Townsend for the festivities. Joining the Norfolk State community as a student athlete, Miller enjoyed one of the strongest careers in the program's history. An NCAA College Division All-American, he posted a .380 batting average as a sophomore, .438 batting average as a junior and .406 batting...
New public notice law will delay permit approvals, Smithfield says
Town officials in Smithfield say a change in Virginia’s public notice laws will lengthen the approval process for rezoning applications and other permits that require votes by the town’s Planning Commission and Town Council. State law has for decades required local governments to solicit public input ahead of adopting any new ordinance or amendment, including […]
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...
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