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Keurig Dr. Pepper to close Windsor plant
By Stephen Faleski and Titus Mohler Staff Writers Keurig Dr. Pepper will close its roasting plant in Isle of Wight County’s Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park on the outskirts of Windsor by the end of the year. Isle of Wight County and Keurig each confirmed the impending shutdown in July 17 statements. “The timing […]
Wife recalls ‘larger than life’ outdoorsman who went overboard in Chesapeake Bay
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Ready to do more fishing, hunting and living the good life, Keith Henley was months away from the retirement that he was living for, but was not to be. Keith Thomas Henley, 58, of Providence Forge in New Kent County, was set to retire soon from Philip Morris in Richmond. He […]
IWCS bringing cafeteria management back in house
After five years of outsourcing cafeteria management, Isle of Wight County Schools is bringing its food services back in house. Isle of Wight’s School Board voted unanimously on July 11 to approve the hiring of a director of food services, food services technician and food services administrator – three central office positions that were previously […]
New ice cream shops and favorites in Hampton Roads for National Ice Cream Day and beyond
Baby, it’s hot outside. Stay cool and hydrated with our pick of ice cream shops to visit. The list isn’t exhaustive but worth a drive in the heat for a chill Sunday, National Ice Cream Day. Check websites and social media pages for updates, though. ___ Chesapeake Bergey’s Breadbasket, a family-owned deli and creamery, makes its own ice cream and milkshakes. Flavors vary each day, but the black ...
Hampton festival highlights the art of storytelling this weekend
Hampton resident and professional storyteller Janice “Jay” Johnson hopes to reduce division plaguing the country and unite communities through one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved traditions — storytelling. Hampton Roads residents can hear several great stories from professional storytellers as part of “Everybody’s Got a Story: Hampton Storytelling Festival,” a free festival in Hampton ...
Candy making is a "feel" thing for local family
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Once a month Mirta loads up her car with 24 cases of H.E. Williams’ hard candy to sell at the small country store in Suffolk where she works. Her personal favorite? The pineapple candy. “It's delicious!" she says. The Chesapeake candy factory mainly sells to...
Suffolk welcomes new kitchen for the arts
Monday saw the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts introduce a delicious new addition for residents and art aficionados looking to grab a bite to eat. Arts Kitchen, located at SCCA’s 110 W. Finney Ave., saw a packed grand opening during its special open house on Monday, July 15. Suffolk residents and SCCA officials supported the […] The post Suffolk welcomes new kitchen for the arts appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Young musicians teach Revolutionary War history through music in Yorktown
Revolutionary War history comes to life with the Fife and Drum of York Town performances along Yorktown’s Riverwalk and on the East Coast. Made up of children aged 10 to 18, the 36 members and their parents are all volunteers, said Nikki Goetz, board president. Her son, Ben, started seven years ago when he was 10 years old.
Efflorescence: Silas Baker’s career is in bloom
When Silas Baker, a Hampton, Va.-based artist, completed his mural on June 26 for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s loading dock door after four long days, he felt pure satisfaction. Baker needed a name for his vibrant graffiti-style mural. After some research, he landed on “Efflorescence,” or a flower...
Peninsula Airport Commission Says Cost Cutting Could Help Avoid Deficit This Year
The jury is still out on whether taxpayers will have to step in this fiscal year to keep the Newport News-Williamsburg Airport afloat, but airport officials say the financial situation may not be so dire: they expect to save some money through cost-cutting. The Peninsula Airport Commission’s recently approved 2025...
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