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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.
From Chesapeake to Paris, Great Bridge Middle School watches Quincy Wilson shine
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Quincy Wilson took the world by storm during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials and received some life-changing news as Team USA gets ready to head to Paris. The 16-year old phenom has been added to the relay pool for the red, white and blue,...
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...
New For 2024 – Exclusive Tribe Touchdown Club Gameday Experience
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary Athletics is excited to offer an exclusive new field-level gameday experience at all six Tribe Football home contests this season at Zable Stadium. Located directly behind the South End Zone (formerly Tailgate Terrace), the Tribe Touchdown Club provides a premier gameday venue for...
With votes certified, is the 5th District Republican primary over?
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on Tuesday, July 2 certified the results, acknowledging State Sen. John McGuire as the winner with 31,583 votes to incumbent Bob Good with 31,209. “Number one, I want to thank God,” McGuire said in a statement after the […] The post With votes certified, is the 5th District Republican primary over? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Fourth of July fireworks safety urged
With the Fourth of July just days away, officials from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs are reminding people about the importance of fireworks safety. There were eight fatal incidents involving fireworks in the nation last year, including one in Virginia. A total of about 9,700 injuries nationally also were attributed to fireworks incidents.
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