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DEVELOPING: Bear spotted in North Arlington neighborhoods
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in North Arlington neighborhoods this morning (Monday). The first sightings were reported in the Yorktown neighborhood. “Neighbor spotted small bear in backyard,” one tipster wrote to ARLnow. “South of Yorktown High School, near N. Florida St and 26th Rd. N.”
Packs buy three North Suffolk restaurants
By Ed Pugh and Stephen Faleski Staff Writers Smithfield’s Pack brothers have purchased three restaurants in North Suffolk. Randy Pack, who co-owns the Smithfield Station restaurant, hotel and marina and Surry Seafood Co., confirmed to The Smithfield Times that he, his brother, Brian, and Ken Dodd have purchased Decoys Seafood, River Stone Chophouse and Vintage […]
Scholarship named for Hannah Goetz, SHS grad who died at 21
Smithfield High School’s National Honor Society chapter has created a scholarship fund named for Hannah Goetz, a former student who at age 21 lost her battle with cystic fibrosis last year. “It’s a challenge navigating the legalities and intricacies of establishing a scholarship, but we have started fundraising and are committed to this project in […]
Ready, set, mow! Lawnmower race bags $100 for Dendron VFD
Joey Hartley, a computer analyst by day, loves getting his hands dirty in his off hours. The Surry County resident grew up working on small mechanical projects and going “mudding,” or racing an all-terrain vehicle across a wet field or other muddy area in hopes of a bumpy ride and dirt splattering everywhere. Racing lawnmowers, […]
Why three Colonial-era newspapers in Williamsburg called themselves The Virginia Gazette — and even published at the same time
Untangling the history of Virginia’s first newspaper and the homonymous publications that followed, each with a claim to fame in the annals of journalism. The post Why three Colonial-era newspapers in Williamsburg called themselves The Virginia Gazette — and even published at the same time appeared first on Cardinal News.
Channeling the life story of the first woman to publish a newspaper in Virginia
At Colonial Williamsburg, Emma Cross has portrayed Clementina Rind, who printed calls for independence from Britain as the American Revolution approached. The post Channeling the life story of the first woman to publish a newspaper in Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
You Need This: A “ready to be finished” Isuzu I-Mark RS project
A rad-era hatchback not from one of the usual suspects? How about an Isuzu I-Mark (also known as the Gemini)?. According to the seller, the I-Mark starts up with no issues and comes fitted with the stock turbo setup. Located in Yorktown, Virginia, this 1988 Isuzu I-Mark RS is listed...
Newport News Now 5-14-2024
Calling All Newport News Businesses: Become Youth Career Program City Partner. Are you prepared to make a significant impact in your community while fostering the next generation of youth? Look no further! Newport News businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions are invited to participate as a partner worksite this summer in the innovative new Youth Career Program (YCP).
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City Obtains Prestigious Military Spouse Employment Partnership Designation. Our city’s Human Resources Department has developed innovative partnerships to recruit new talent and fill critical vacancies. One of those includes the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), a U.S. Department of Defense program that connects military spouses with employers committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting, and retaining them. Since its inception in 2011, more than 275,000 military spouses have been hired by MSEP employers and today, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, the City of Newport News proudly becomes the 650th partner organization to join!
Former mayor honored with ’T. Cater Williams Trail System’ plaque
Smithfield’s Town Council made good on its March 5 vote to rename the walking trail at Windsor Castle Park in honor of former mayor Carter Williams, presenting Williams on May 7 with a plaque dedicating the new “T. Carter Williams Trail System.” Mayor Steve Bowman had proposed the renaming in February to honor his predecessor, […]
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