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New in NoVa: Immigrant Food opening first Virginia location
A trendy DC-based restaurant brand is expanding for the first time into Northern Virginia. It’s called Immigrant Food and it’s coming to Ballston over in Arlington. Immigrant Food already has three locations in Washington. Now, it’s latest restaurant will open this Tuesday, July 23 at 4245 North Fairfax Drive. That’s at the global headquarters for The Nature Conservancy.
'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
Keeping Heat Out of the Outdoor Kitchen
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Summer is a hot time to cook indoors. Micah Miller from Easton Outdoors joined us out on Patio 10 with some tips on why an outdoor kitchen might be just right for you and your family. Easton Outdoors. Located at 550 Wythe Creek Rd. in...
Poquoson High School recognized for traffic crash prevention programs
POQUOSON, Va. (WAVY) – Poquoson High School was awarded for their teen-related traffic crash and fatality prevention efforts. On Saturday, July 13 at the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) Awards Banquet, the school was one of 28 award winners recognized. The event took place at James Madison University (JMU). Since […]
Deputy charged with driving drunk on patrol now fired, Sheriff’s Office says
The Isle of Wight County sheriff’s deputy accused of driving drunk on patrol last week has now been fired. The Sheriff’s Office suspended and arrested Deputy Preston Saul on July 16 after a fellow deputy said in court filings he’d discovered Saul, 29, of Gates County, North Carolina, passed out in the driver’s seat of […] The post Deputy charged with driving drunk on patrol now fired, Sheriff’s Office says appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Thousands of Virginians compete in 35th annual Commonwealth Games
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - This weekend, 5,000 athletes and over 15,000 spectators from across Virginia were at Liberty University for the largest multi-sport festival in the state. “We are basically Virginia’s Olympics. There’s just about something for everybody,” said Charity Waldron, the Director of Operations and Media Relations for Virginia...
CDC: Deli meat could be cause for Listeria outbreak that infected 28 people, including two Virginians
Deli meat is being investigated as a possible cause for a Listeria outbreak in the U.S. that infected 28 people, including two Virginians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hurrah Players come to Smithfield
After two straight weather-related cancellations, the Hurrah Players, a Norfolk-based theatre company, took to the Main Street Square stage on July 19 to perform a selection of Broadway and country tunes for the downtown Smithfield summer concert series.
'You didn't just steal from me, you stole from kids;' Youth football coach speaks on stolen trailer
NORFOLK, Va — The Norfolk Police Department is looking for a youth football team's stolen trailer. Inside of it was football and landscaping equipment. The team says the stolen trailer has 'intercepted' plans to put kids on the right path. For more than thirty years, Coach Glen Yearling has...
NPS Unity in the Community event at The Scope
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The first Norfolk ‘Unity in the Community Back 2 School Celebration’ event was such a success, the city is bringing it back. This year’s event is scheduled for August 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norfolk Scope. It is open to all Norfolk students, from pre-school through high school.
Hampton Sheriff's Office starts initiative to cut back on repeat offenders
HAMPTON, Va. — There's a new initiative at the Hampton Sheriff's office to combat recidivism. Recidivism is when someone who was previously behind bars re-offends. “We care, and we want them to be successful,” said Sheriff Karen Bowden. The S.T.A.R. Center, which stands for Sheriff's Transition and Reentry...
Celebrate Christmas in July at Armed Forces Brewing Company in Norfolk
Armed Forces Brewing Company will host a Christmas in July Food and Toy Drive in support of military families on Thursday, July 25, from 4-9 p.m. at the company’s taproom in Norfolk. Put on some tropical attire, meet “Surfin’ Santa,” groove to beach and Christmas tunes and take tours of the brewery during the holiday party. Bring donations of nonperishable food items or toys for a chance to ...
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