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Gov. Spanberger declares flag order in memory of Army Major from Norfolk
(WFXR) – Gov. Spanberger issued a flag order Wednesday night in memory of late U.S. Major Bianca C. Wilkerson of Norfolk. Flags across the Commonwealth will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, Oct. 22. WFXR News is working to determine the circumstances surrounding Wilkerson’s death. The full flag order is below: “In […]
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Norfolk Public Schools hears concerns ahead of voting on latest round of consolidations, closures
As Norfolk Public Schools prepares to close four schools in June, community members asked the division to lay out a clear plan and more support for staff. School Board members held a public hearing at its October meeting to discuss closing Granby, Tarrallton, Lindenwood and P.B. Young elementaries. The hearing came after meetings at each school.
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South Huntsville Lands 43,000-Square-Foot LuLuLand Adventure Park by Summer 2027
The Shoppes at Meadowbrook — Approximate Site of Proposed LuLuLand. A 43,000-square-foot indoor adventure park is headed to South Huntsville, with LuLuLand Adventure Park set to take over the former A-1 Appliances store at The Shoppes at Meadowbrook. The project is slated to open in summer 2027, bringing zip lines, rock climbing walls, dodgeball courts and more to a stretch of South Memorial Parkway already packed with big-box retail traffic.
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Norfolk considering rolling back building standards meant to boost climate resilience
Norfolk passed its Resilience Quotient program to great fanfare in 2018, hailed as the country’s most innovative zoning framework for adapting to climate change. The program includes standards such as building structures higher above ground, installing solar and generator hookups and managing rainwater. But city officials say the program...
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ADM is Port of Virginia's Shipper of the Year Award Recipient
The Port of Virginia honors ADM for its exceptional collaboration and contributions to supply chain efficiencies. The Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), a global agricultural conglomerate that is a long-time user of The Port of Virginia®, is this year’s recipient of the port’s Shipper of the Year award.
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This Historic Virginia Battleship Required Pollution Cleanup Before Visitors Could Explore It, And Millions More Are Budgeted To Preserve It
A battleship nearly as long as three football fields was recently nudged a few feet away from its pier. It was the first time the massive ship had budged in nearly 26 years. That tiny shuffle tells a bigger story. Keeping a 1940s steel giant safe for visitors takes divers, inspections, cleanup work, and a lot of money.
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Water main break closes portion of Eden Way North in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A Chesapeake Public Utilities team is on the site of a water main break on Eden Way North. The portion of the road between River Birch Run North and Bayberry Place is closed. There is no estimated time of reopening. 10 On Your Side will continue to follow any developments as […]
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Norfolk Navy Exchange receives prestigious Bingham Award
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Norfolk Navy Exchange (NEX) received the prestigious Bingham Award during a ceremony at the Norfolk Navy Exchange Complex. NEX was named the 2025 Bingham Award winner in Sales Category 1, for their annual sales being greater than $46 million. The award recognizes the Norfolk NEX and Naval Station Norfolk for their outstanding […]
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The HRBT eastbound reopens early after crews complete repaving work on lanes
NORFOLK/HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) on I-64 reopened eastbound toward Norfolk ahead of schedule Sunday evening after repaving work on both eastbound travel lanes was completed, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). As repaving on westbound lanes was completed earlier in October, the department confirmed that all planned repaving […]
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Naval Station Norfolk’s Base Express reaches almost 250,000 riders
NORFOLK, Va. — For sailors navigating congestion along Interstate 564, getting onto Naval Station Norfolk and finding parking can be a challenge, but for sailors traveling in, there are other options. The Base Express is offering an alternative, helping sailors and civilian employees get around the installation while reducing...