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Unleash your inner wild child at the Virginia Zoo adult night
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is hosting another adults-only night on Saturday July 13 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The popular event for guests 21+ gives grownups a chance to “unleash their inner wild child,” according to organizers. There will be free activities like bounces houses, lawn games and a […]
VIDEO: Bear and two cubs spotted roaming around Suffolk neighborhood
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A WAVY viewer shared video her home surveillance camera captured of three bears roaming around her home in Suffolk. The video shows an adult bear visiting the house just off Route 58, in the Dismal Swamp area of the city, around 2:30 a.m. the morning of July 4. You can see […]
Fairfax jobless rate up month-over-month, down year-over-year
Both Arlington and Fairfax counties posted slight month-over-month unemployment upticks in new data, but May’s figures remain below those of a year earlier. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the new data July 3. Figures show:. • With 645,896 in the workforce and 15,177 seeking jobs, Fairfax’s unemployment...
Smithfield, Isle of Wight celebrate Independence Day with two days of fireworks
Independence Day fireworks returned to Smithfield on July 2, and to the Heritage Park fairgrounds near Windsor on July 3. Smithfield kicked off the festivities at 6:30 p.m. on July 2 with a reading of the Declaration of Independence outside the 1750 Isle of Wight County Courthouse. The festivities at the fairgrounds included a concert […]
Windsor/Holland Hurricanes win state title
The teamwork of 7- and 8-year-old baseball players from two small communities in the area led to a vintage performance in the Pony Baseball East Zone Pinto 8U State Tournament that culminated in a dominant state championship win for the Windsor/Holland Hurricanes. Jeff Leckrone, head coach of the Windsor/Holland Hurricanes 8U All-Star Team, explained how […] The post Windsor/Holland Hurricanes win state title appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk resident retires after 40+ years of UPS service
Suffolk’s William “Bill” Pendleton is ready to take it easy after over 40 years of service as a delivery driver for United Parcel Service (UPS). Starting out, Pendleton worked with UPS as an Old Dominion University student during Christmas of 1982, with a short layoff afterward. Shortly after, Pendleton was hired permanently by the company […] The post Suffolk resident retires after 40+ years of UPS service appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Blog: Excessive heat warning, heat index around 110 for Friday
There is an excessive heat warning Friday for much of the WAVY viewing area — until 8 p.m. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 110 are expected. Last night we ended up getting a few clusters of showers and storms over the region. They survived a little longer than the models predicted earlier in the day. This did impact some of the fireworks, but almost all of them still had their show.
Hampton Univ. & Other HBCUs Experiencing Surge In Applications
Enrollment officials at Hampton University point to its benchmark reputation to explain why student applications surged to over 17,000 for the 2024-25 academic year, compared to 12,000 applications submitted the previous year. Hampton’s most recent surge comes on the heels of an unprecedented, two-year, post-pandemic enrollment uptick, one that also...
Gallery & Video: Chincoteague Fireman’s Carnival
Enjoy a tropical island evening filled with fun and entertainment at The Military Aviation Museum’s South Pacific Luau and Hangar Dance
Aloha! Travel back to the 1940’s South Pacific, put on your best Hawaiian shirt and join us for a luau dinner and big band hangar dance Saturday, July 13 from 6pm - 10pm.!. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the nostalgic ambiance of our South Pacific-themed Hangar Dance! Set against the backdrop of our historic aircraft collection and hangar, this event promises an unforgettable evening reminiscent of a 1940s island base.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra holds free summer concerts
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform free concerts at scenic outdoor venues across Hampton Roads — including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, and Yorktown — as part of their Free Summer Concerts series. This year’s concerts are presented in partnership with Virginia Beach...
Sandbridge beach goers undeterred by recent marine life bite reports
Sandbridge was packed with tents and boogie boards as hundreds went there to celebrate the 4th of July, just weeks after reports of marine life bites at that very beach. But visitors said they were not worried.
Thousands celebrate freedom at VB Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — People packed the Oceanfront beginning at sunrise this Fourth of July. It was very crowded, but folks were making the best of it— they drove down from all over to claim their square foot of sand. People said they saw more tents and...
Federal grant funds “final piece of the puzzle” for Suffolk trail
Millions in federal dollars will help the City of Suffolk connect sections of a planned more than 15-mile trail now under design. The $5.3 million is part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, grant program and is the largest of three sums awarded in Virginia.
Water Safety experts share how to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday safely
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — With temperatures reaching the 90s during the Fourth of July holiday, many people dipped in the water to cool off. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years old. But there are...
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