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Removal of Emporia dam recommended to city council
The Emporia dam is the oldest remaining one in Virginia. Amidst a national movement to take down obsolete structures such as that, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration asked an environmental advocate to share the benefits of removal with the city. Jessie Thomas-Blate is a director of river restoration with...
Christmas in spring
For horticulturalists in southeast Virginia, May brings many surprises, one of which is the blooming of the Christmas amaryllis. When people buy a Christmas amaryllis in November to experience its Christmas blooms, they are only witnessing the flowers’ half-life. Once planted outside, the next spring, it will produce spectacular flowers that will surpass its Christmas […] The post Christmas in spring appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Emporia man arrested after three-car crash in Richmond
Richmond police have arrested a driver involved in a three-car crash that killed a Pennsylvania woman late Sunday night. At around 11:37 p.m., officers were called to the 3600 block of Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond for a report of a three-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers found a damaged car in the right lane with three occupants.
MRAC wraps up 45th season with Motown legends
Driving home the Meherrin River Arts Council’s 45th season on Saturday night were none other than R&B icons The Spinners and The Miracles. The Miracles kicked things off with “I Second That Emotion,” settling into the groove as they danced in sync and had the audience cheering.
$101M in free tolls are coming to Hampton Roads. Who will be able to benefit?
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If you make less than $50,000 a year and live in one of five Hampton Roads cities, you could soon pay nothing each time you travel through either the Downtown or Midtown tunnels. Monday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, (R-Va.) signed the state’s $279 billion two-year budget, which includes $101 million for toll […]
Boykins looks into tax relief for citizens
The Boykins Town Council is investigating ways to provide tax relief to citizens as it develops the town budget. It is also working to see that drains and ditches in the town, along with a few relevant streets and alleys, receive the maintenance they require. TOWN BUDGET AND TAX RATES Boykins Town Clerk and Treasurer […] The post Boykins looks into tax relief for citizens appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Softball Recap: Jordan-Matthews wins going away against Roanoke Rapids
With a playoff game on the line, Jordan-Matthews rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets with a sharp 8-2 win. Jordan-Matthews might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.
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