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Swimming advisories issued for beaches across Hampton Roads
HAMPTON, Va. — Health officials are urging swimmers to stay out of the water at multiple beaches in three Hampton Roads cities. The Norfolk Department of Public Health placed Captain's Quarters and 5th Bay Beach in Ocean View under swim advisories due to bacteria levels. Similarly, the Hampton and...
Port Warwick Summer Concert Series
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — It’s a summer of music in Newport News. The Port Warwick Summer Concert Series provides the community free performances every Wednesday now through August. The series is thrown by the Port Warwick Foundation. Laura Fisher is the foundation’s executive director and Second Lieutenant Bernardo Miethe is the executive officer of the TRADOC Band, and they joined us with the details. The series is every Wednesday now through August with performances happening at William Styron Square in Newport News from 6-9 p.m. Find out more at portwarwickevents.com.
Warwick SD superintendent to resign following board's approval of controversial law firm
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Warwick School District will soon be in need of new leadership, as the district's current superintendent recently announced her resignation. According to a public statement, Superintendent Dr. April Hershey and the Warwick Board of School Directors have come to a mutual agreement that...
Phoebus residents create a self-guided neighborhood tour
New signage around Hampton’s Phoebus community aims to link residents and visitors to the district’s history. The brown signs are fastened to light poles throughout the streetscape bearing QR codes linking to an interactive map. Using location data, the no-download app leads users on a self-guided tour dotted with 89 historic Phoebus buildings and businesses.
Phoebus High School student charged after security found gun in routine safety check, officials say
HAMPTON, Va. — A Phoebus High School student faces a criminal charge. The teen is accused of bringing a gun on campus Thursday at around 8 a.m. After a weapons detection unit alerted authorities about it and the weapon was confiscated, they said the teenager ran from the school and went home. However, police officers caught up with him.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science hosts 22nd annual Marine Science Day
William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science hosts its 22nd annual Marine Science Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Happening rain or shine, the free event offers visitors an opportunity to discover the world of marine science through interactive exhibits, family-friendly activities and behind-the-scenes tours of VIMS research facilities at its Gloucester Point campus. Some of the ...
Newport News Seeks Commitment from US Navy on Downtown Military Housing
Newport News recently secured a commitment from the state for a $40 million loan to support construction of U.S. Navy housing downtown, but the city is awaiting the Navy’s response on the project’s next steps. The city’s intergovernmental affairs manager, Jerri Wilson, said Tuesday to her knowledge, the...
Pride Month events planned across Hampton Roads this June
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — There’s an array of ways to celebrate Pride Month this June across the greater Hampton Roads region. Events kick off June 1-2 with Portsmouth, Newport News and Suffolk’s Pride vents. Things culminate with Hampton Roads Pride’s biggest events: Hampton Roads PrideFest and its...
Positively Hampton: special events in Downtown Hampton on Coast Live
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Sarah Martin, event coordinator for Downtown Hampton, showcases some upcoming special events on Coast Live: Positively Hampton, presented by Downtown Hampton. Paid for by Downtown Hampton.
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