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Greene and Orange hooking up with Firefly as company celebrates 30K connections
Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is thrilled to announce their significant milestone of reaching 30,000 fiber broadband connections across central Virginia. Among the newest hookups are residences and businesses in Greene County’s White Hall area, Digital Marketing Coordinator Marci Malinowski said. “We...
Four VADOC facilities close as scheduled
All employees at the four facilities who wished to stay with the department have been able to continue their employment at other facilities, thanks to the "diligence and dedication" of the department's human resources department.
List: New Virginia laws in effect July 1
VIRGINIA, (DC News Now) — Several laws that the General Assembly passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect on July 1, affecting Virginia residents. Here is a look at six bills signed into law that went into effect on Monday. Local Authority for Speed Limits This new law (passed as HB 1071) states […]
‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Summer is sizzling in Newport News. Every Thursday throughout the season, they’re hosting a summer concert series featuring fun for the whole family. Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones joined HRS with the details on the ‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series. The...
Middle School Courtyard Makeover Plan
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The viewers have spoken and now it’s time for the plan! The Hampton Roads Show got an email from Deep Creek Middle School (DCMS) history teacher Dory Suttmiller about the condition of the two courtyards at DCMS. All last week, viewers helped pick a final plan for the courtyard. Micah Miller at Easton Outdoors joined HRS with the final plan and it will be constructed in the month of July with a reveal in August following the Summer Olympics.
Newport News Now 7-2-2024
City Offices and Libraries: Closed Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5. Recreation Centers: Closed Thursday, July 4. Achievable Dream Tennis Center will be open for Friday Night Nets, 6 – 11 p.m. Brittingham-Midtown Community Center will be open with reduced hours, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Denbigh...
Virginia Beach man killed, another seriously injured in Currituck crash
One Virginia Beach resident has died and another is in critical condition after the SUV they were in crossed the center lane and turn lane on 158 in Currituck County near Shortcut Road, sideswiped a van and then struck a Dominion Power truck. The crash occurred on Monday, July 1 at about 3 p.m.
Newport News Council to consider whether to nearly double its salaries
Newport News City Council on Tuesday will consider whether to nearly double its annual salaries. The vote will take place at 7 p.m. during a meeting at the Gaines Theatre located on the campus of Christopher Newport University. Legislation passed by the General Assembly this year increased the maximum allowable salaries for mayors and members of city councils. The legislation creates new ...
Marshall football coach Charles Huff praises his HBCU mentor
Charles Huff, head coach of Marshall football, attributes his coaching philosophy to mentor Joe Taylor, emphasizing character, excellence, and community. The post Marshall football coach Charles Huff praises his HBCU mentor appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Council OKs $350K to cover overspending on salaries in 2023-24
Moments after voting 5-0 to adopt the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget on Friday, city councilors and Mayor Kirk Rivers were facing the possibility of the city starting the new fiscal year already in the red to the tune of nearly $350,000. That realization set in after City Manager Montré Freeman asked council to approve a budget amendment to the 2023-24 budget, which expired on June 30. The amendment sought...
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