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‘The Blue Angels’
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Experience the exhilaration of soaring with the Blue Angels in an exciting new documentary available on Prime Video this month. This film takes you behind the scenes of the Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron, showcasing their incredible teamwork, passion and pride. Tara had the opportunity to speak with the squadron’s flight surgeon to uncover even more fascinating details. Don’t miss the debut of “The Blue Angels” in I-MAX theaters on May 17 and available on Prime Video May 23.
Port of Virginia on track to have deepest channels on East Coast
Even while unexpectedly supporting the Port of Baltimore over the past three months, the Port of Virginia is on its way to having the deepest channels on the East Coast by next year, a distinction that will help it further support the exchange of domestic and international goods. According to Port of Virginia CEO and […] The post Port of Virginia on track to have deepest channels on East Coast appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Dockside Seafood Feast returns to Hampton History Museum
HAMPTON, Va. — The Hampton History Museum is bringing back its popular Dockside Seafood Feast, and this year it's returning to a historic location!. This year, you can find the one-night, all-you-can-eat feast at its original location at the historic Grahams & Rollins working waterfront dock on Saturday, May 18 starting at 6 p.m.
District pursues 2nd phase of Hampton High School renovations
The second of three planned phases of Hampton High School renovations could begin next spring. Representatives of construction management firm PJ Dick, which served as project manager for the first phase, presented a tentative timeline at the school board’s May 6 work session. They estimated the total Phase II cost at between $30 million and $33.2 million.
First Warning Forecast: Severe storm risk today, Cooler and less humid this weekend
Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s First Warning Forecast. Storms to end the work week. Much cooler and less humid for Mother’s Day weekend. More showers and storm today as a cold front moves through the region. Scattered showers are possible this morning with another round of rain and storms this afternoon to evening. Strong to severe storms are possible. Highs will reach the mid 80s today and it will still be humid.
Addressing Black maternal and infant deaths
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Health leaders across the United States are working to address the maternal health crisis, as Black women are nearly three-times more likely to die during childbirth than any other race. Last month, several organizations hosted panel discussions and events to raise awareness for Black maternal...
If at first you don’t succeed, trial, trial again
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If at first you don’t succeed, trial, trial again. That’s what happened to a former Portsmouth police officer who twice was charged with manslaughter and twice was acquitted. He has now filed multimillion dollar lawsuits against Portsmouth Sheriff Michael Moore and two investigators...
Fundraiser held for Keontre Thornhill’s family
VIRIGNIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Thursday afternoon, Superheroes Ice Cream held a fundraiser for the Thornhill family Thursday, the event coming almost two weeks after 10-year-old Keontre Thornhill was hit by a stray bullet and killed in his home. The Virginia Red Power Ranger, who didn’t want to reveal...
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