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Norfolk sells defunct Greyhound station, site will become apartments
Norfolk’s City Council approved the sale of a long-empty Greyhound station at the edge of downtown to a developer to build 220 apartments. The site originally hosted an art deco bus station from the 1940s, which was replaced by the current building in 1961 when Brambleton Avenue was widened.
Hampton festival highlights the art of storytelling this weekend
Hampton resident and professional storyteller Janice “Jay” Johnson hopes to reduce division plaguing the country and unite communities through one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved traditions — storytelling. Hampton Roads residents can hear several great stories from professional storytellers as part of “Everybody’s Got a Story: Hampton Storytelling Festival,” a free festival in Hampton ...
Future healthcare professionals receive hands on experience at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
NORFOLK, Va. — Most 12-to-14-year old's aren't set on what they want to be when they grow up, but Sentara Health has been giving students the opportunity to explore that since 2022. Potential future healthcare professionals are receiving hands on experiences at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital this week. "Throughout...
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.
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County wins $25,000 a year for life in Monday drawing
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County this week has proved to be very fortunate indeed. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a ticket purchased in Knightdale won the prize of $25,000 a year for life in Monday night’s Lucky for Life drawing. The slip was bought at Poor Boy General Store and Grill located at 5804 Poor Boy Farm Rd.
JM the site of a “Commonwealth Conversation” on schools and cellphones
The Virginia Department of Education will host eight “Commonwealth Conversations” with parents, educators and community members on cellphone-free education. This comes after Gov. Youngkin issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing a “cellphone-free education” in Virginia. The executive order mandates Virginia public school divisions establish a cellphone-free education by Jan. 1 of next year.
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
‘Virginia is in play’: Senate candidate Hung Cao
Hung Cao, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia, had strong words about his opponent, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), while speaking at the Republican National Convention. “Tim Kaine is a weak man in a dangerous world,” Cao said at the convention Tuesday night, where he also shared his life story about being a Vietnam […]
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