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Norfolk Latino Music Festival, Butterfly Festival, Beach Blanket Movie Festival | Weekend Guide
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Take a look at the events happening across Hampton Roads for the weekend of July 19-21. Events are being rescheduled or moved indoors due to forecasted weather. Be sure to check-in with events directly for the most up-to-date status. Norfolk. This weekend is your...
Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project
RICHMOND, VA — Gov.Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This project is said to be vital to the future growth of the […] The post Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Virginia commits $30M to Suffolk port infrastructure project
(The Center Square) — As the Port of Baltimore continues to recover from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the city of Suffolk, Va., continues to pursue the development of a major port complex – with a newly announced $30 million in infrastructure funding from the commonwealth.
Pitchkettle property gets council rezoning approval
Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance for a rezoning request for property located on Pitchkettle Rd on the Route 58 bypass, changing the zoning from Commerce Park (CP), Office Institutional (O-I), and Residential Urban (RU) zoning district to Residential Compact zoning district (Conditional). Following the council’s Wednesday, April 17 meeting, Director of Planning and Community […] The post Pitchkettle property gets council rezoning approval appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
New building to offer quality-of-life improvements at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Navy leaders and HII are spending nearly $80 million on a new building at Newport News Shipbuilding. According to Naval Sea Systems Command, the funds go toward a building that will improve the quality of life for both sailors and shipbuilders here at the shipyard. The "Carrier Refueling Overhaul Workcenter" (CROW) will be for sailors and shipbuilders to use while assigned to ships in the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Suffolk allocates $30 million for Route 460 project
Suffolk will receive $30 million in state funds for infrastructure improvements around a controversial development. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced funding for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project this week. The project is part of Suffolk’s effort to shore up infrastructure near a planned 540-acre logistics center called Port 460. The...
Gov. Youngkin honors recently retired SPS bus driver
Rutherford Ulysses Whitfield continues to make waves for his seven decades of service to Suffolk Public Schools, with even Governor Glenn Youngkin recognizing his service. During the Thursday, July 11, School Board meeting held at City Hall, the 85-year-old retired SPS bus driver, who has served since he was 16, was honored for his over […] The post Gov. Youngkin honors recently retired SPS bus driver appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Swimming advisory issued Wednesday for Hilton Park Beach in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Hilton Park Beach in Newport News is under a swim advisory, according to the Peninsula Health District. The advisory was issued due to bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state water quality standard. Watch: Norfolk, Virginia Beach tackle beach erosion as summer approaches.
Dominion: No impact to Surry from plans to study small modular reactor at Lake Anna
Dominion Energy’s nuclear power plant in Surry County and an adjacent 600-acre parcel on which a first-of-its-kind combination data center and hydrogen fuel hub powered by small, modular reactors, or SMRs, is planned won’t be impacted by Dominion’s request for proposals to study the feasibility of an SMR at company’s North Anna power plant in […]
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.
Windsor Planning Commission supports Bank Street Duplex
The Windsor Planning Commission voted 4-0 on June 26 to recommend that the Windsor Town Council approve an application, subject to conditions, that is requesting a conditional use permit for a property on Bank Street in order to allow for the development of a two-unit, multi-family building. Windsor Planning and Zoning Administrator James “Jay” Randolph […] The post Windsor Planning Commission supports Bank Street Duplex appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Hampton mailing notices of new rules to known short-term rental owners this week
Hampton will be reaching out to known short-term rental owners this week as the effective date on the city’s new regulations looms. Hampton Community Development Director Bonnie Brown told WHRO that the city wants to give operators a heads-up. “That informs them of what all the new regulations are...
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.
Council accepts nearly $3 million for bridge replacement
Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance to accept $2,884,081 for a bridge replacement project on Nansemond Parkway over Beamons Mill Pond. During their Tuesday, July 2 council meeting, Deputy City Manager Kevin Hughes detailed that funding for the project comes from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) State of Good Repair Program. “Adoption of the […] The post Council accepts nearly $3 million for bridge replacement appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Historic Yorktown to commemorate 250th anniversary of Yorktown Resolves
YORKTOWN – Historic Yorktown will commemorate the milestone 250th Anniversary of the York County Resolves – a resolution created by the Committee of Safety to protest English taxation in 1774 – by hosting two special events this week. Historian Jim Gallagher will portray Thomas Nelson, Jr., at...
Grant supports education and workforce development in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads is home to several high-growth industries that help fuel the economy. Employers depend on people who can fill skilled positions and help build a competitive edge for the region. "We have the Navy, the shipyard, we have big enterprises," said BayPort Credit Union President...
City of Hampton imposes new speeding fines on Shell Road and Greenbriar Avenue
Starting this week, there are additional speeding fines in place in the area of Shell Road and Greenbriar Avenue. City officials say it's in an effort to get drivers to slow down and pay attention.
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