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In The Kitchen: Charred Octopus
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Grilling season is well underway! Chef Kyle Fowlkes from Sate: A New American Experience joined us on Patio 10 and showed us a new menu item…charred octopus!. Sate: A New American Experience. 694 Town Center Drive Newport News. This segment of The Hampton Roads...
Newport News City Council Approves 89% Salary Hike for Mayor and Council Members: $51,000 for Mayor, $47,000 for Council Members
Newport News City Council voted to nearly double the mayor and council members’ salaries starting July 1, 2025, with Mayor Phillip Jones being the sole dissenter, citing reasons undisclosed during the meeting. Newport News City Council Votes to Nearly Double Mayor and Council Members’ Salaries from 2025 According to The Virginian Pilot, Newport News City […]
Coffee with the Captain and Executive Director
This month’s session of “Coffee with the Captain and Executive Director” was a blend of remembrance and community welfare. It began with a heartfelt tribute to CDR Christopher Deigel, a cherished shipmate, husband, father, and friend, whose tragic loss at the beginning of the month has left a deep void. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time. We bid him fair winds and following seas.
ODU economist: The sooner Newport News-Williamsburg Airport shifts focus, the better
A new regional air study recommends Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport shift its focus away from commercial air service to non-traditional sectors. The Hampton Roads Air Study highlights some of the issues ailing the airport, also called Patrick Henry Field or PHF. It has operated at a loss in 16 of...
Newport News votes to establish collective bargaining task force
Employee associations in Newport News have expressed interest in organizing certain parts of the city’s workforce under collective bargaining agreements, and the city government is now assembling a task force to explore the matter. Dozens of people showed up to the City Council meeting at Christopher Newport University’s Gaines Theatre Tuesday night to show support for the city allowing ...
Morale, Welfare & Recreation Department to hold Navy Civilian Hiring Event on July 20, 2024
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION YORKTOWN, Va. — Navy Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) will be holding a Hiring Event on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Sports Zone Gym, located at 2062 Lebanon Church Road, Newport News, VA 23603. This event is open to the public and does not require base access. Available positions include recreation assistants, food service workers, fitness specialists, custodial workers, and sales assistants.
Operation Dry Water encourages safe boating over 4th of July weekend
MANTEO, N.C. (WAVY) — On Thursday, thousands of boat owners in Hampton Roads and North Carolina will head out to enjoy the local waterways. If you’re one of them, there are some safety regulations you need to know about, as officials say they’re concerned about a rise in accidents. “It’s been a busy season for […]
Lightning, Not Fireworks, May Light Up the Sky Tonight
ROANOKE, VA – Thomas Jefferson had a journal where he recorded weather conditions on a daily basis. Before signing the Declaration of Independence, he actually purchased a thermometer from a local merchant and recorded a temperature of 76 degrees at 1 p.m. in Philadelphia. Philadelphia will be much warmer...
State Fire Marshal’s Office Reminds Virginians to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Fire Programs – State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Virginians ahead of the Fourth of July holiday to leave fireworks to the professionals. In 2023, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were eight fatalities and an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks. Of the eight reported fatalities, one was in Virginia. “Misuse of […] The post State Fire Marshal’s Office Reminds Virginians to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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."
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Fourth of July, storms possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A hot and humid Fourth of July is in the forecast for Southwest and Central Virginia. Stay cool, hydrated, and weather-aware! Showers and storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. To kick off Thursday, morning temperatures will start in the 60s and lower 70s under partly cloudy skies. By the afternoon, […]
Virginia REALTORS release May housing report
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia REALTORS released their home sales report for May 2024, revealing that the market is continuing to send mixed signals. While some parts of the U.S. have seen sales drop, Roanoke is an exception. Both sales and prices have increased over the past year in the Commonwealth. Although the Roanoke Valley enjoyed one of the largest percentage increases in sales over the previous year, statewide sales remain below average according to the report.
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