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Native from Hampton Roads fortunate after Hurricane Milton hits Florida
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — People in Florida are assessing the damage and getting back on their feet after Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane. Hampton Roads native Sam Rizzo, who currently lives in Orlando, said he’s fortunate he didn’t experience the devastation that most have. “So luckily, being in Orlando, […]
EDA commits to owning Grange market
Isle of Wight County’s Economic Development Authority is on board with the idea of owning a farmers market building that would anchor the Grange at 10Main mixed-use development Smithfield’s Town Council approved last year for the western edge of the town’s historic district. The EDA board voted unanimously on Oct. 8 to agree “in concept” […]
Virginia churches team up to help victims of Hurricane Helene
Dr. Willard G. Maxwell Jr. of New Beech Grove Baptist Church is partnering with the Virginia Baptist Convention (VBSC), Tidewater Peninsula Pastors, Coalition of Concerned Clergy and InTouch Community Development Corporation to help victims of Hurricane Helene.
Cancer rising among younger women: Portsmouth woman, 27, chronicles her fight on TikTok
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Cancer patients are getting younger, and women in their 20s and 30s who have grown up with social media are posting about it, sharing the struggles, searching for support and inspiring others. Noell Caldwell of Portsmouth is one of them. “When I noticed the lump in January, of course, I’m searching […]
Portsmouth police searching for missing man
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Investigators are searching for a 69-year-old man who has been missing since Friday, the Portsmouth Police Department announced. According to police, Thomas Thompson was last seen in the 300 block of Arizona Street. Thompson is described as 5'7" with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was...
About 38% of Americans think mental health isn’t adequately treated. Va.’s working to change that.
Virginia ranks number 12 in the nation of most challenging states to access mental healthcare in a new Forbes Advisor analysis, and a Gallup survey from earlier in the year found that about 38% of Americans think mental health isn’t treated as well as physical health issues. However, much of the data Forbes used in […]
Fun to Do: Suffolk Peanut Festival, Monster Jam, ‘Cinderella,’ and more
Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. The 46th annual Suffolk Peanut Festival returns this weekend. 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Suffolk Executive Airport, 1410 Airport Road. $10; free for ages 12 and under. For discounts, schedule or music lineup, visit ...
SCA student crowned as 2024 Peanut Fest Queen
This year’s Peanut Fest Queen has arrived. Amara Kennedy Oparaji of Suffolk Christian Academy was crowned as the 2024 Peanut Fest Queen during the Suffolk Peanut Fest Queen’s Banquet and Fashions held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront. Oparaji was in the running amongst a group of equally talented young […] The post SCA student crowned as 2024 Peanut Fest Queen appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
From pain to purpose: Mother of Yorktown teen crash victim receives national honor for safe driving advocacy efforts
YORKTOWN, Va. (WAVY) — The mother of a Yorktown teen who was killed in a crash in 2019 is being recognized on a national level for her work to advocate for safe driving. Tammy Guido McGee’s 16-year-old son, Conner, was headed home from his school’s homecoming dance on Oct. 26, 2019 when the crash happened. […]
We’re ready for mass patient evacuation if ever needed, hospital officials say
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — More than 300 hospitals, clinics, emergency departments and other healthcare centers in Florida have evacuated in advance of Hurricane Milton. If a similar evacuation were necessary in the Hampton Roads region, plans are already in place, local and state healthcare officials say. “Hurricanes are one of our top hazards — […]
Peanut Fest Parade photo gallery
Saturday morning was a ‘shell’-ebration as Suffolk held the 2024 Peanut Fest Parade on Saturday, Oct. 5 on Main St. Residents came down to Downtown to enjoy the festivities where plenty of cool cars, carts and motorcycles drove by for happy attendees. The parade also saw Lakeland, Kings Fork and Nansemond River High School Marching […] The post Peanut Fest Parade photo gallery appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
IWCS central office renovation resumes with new state funding
Isle of Wight County Schools is proceeding with plans to convert two remaining wings of the circa-1961 Hardy Elementary into the division’s new central office using additional state grant money. Deputy Superintendent Christopher Coleman briefed county supervisors on the renovation at an Oct. 8 joint meeting of the supervisors and School Board. Just under $865,000 […]
High school scoreboard: No. 3 Nansemond River field hockey team blanks Deep Creek
Field hockey #757Teamz Top 15 #3 Nansemond River 8, Deep Creek 0 Anyia Woods and Brayden Johnston each netted two goals. The Warriors’ remaining goals were registered by Caydence Parker, Caitlin Outlaw, Jordan White and Aubrey White. #8 Great Bridge 3, #12 Hickory 0 Leah Orrock, Lily Johnson and Jordan Walters each scored goals for the Wildcats. Kenzie Cummins provided two assists. #9 Poquoson ...
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