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The doctor won’t see you now: Hampton Roads physician shortage
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — When Jim Purekal moved to Norfolk in 2023, he started shopping around for a doctor. “There were certain doctors that looked like they were available,” Purekal said. “But when I made the phone call it, I was informed that they were not taking any new patients.”
Hampton neighborhood seeks safety improvements at dangerous intersection
A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Shell Road and Greenbriar Avenue in Hampton, resulting in injuries and the destruction of a stop sign, prompting residents to call for safety improvements.
Newport News named 'All-America City' winner
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News has been named an All-America City award winner, for the first time. The National Civic League chose ten winners following final presentations over the weekend. "We are happy to designate Newport News as an All-America City,” said Doug Linkhart, President of the National...
Hampton approves new restrictions on short-term rentals
The number of short-term rentals operating in Hampton neighborhoods will be limited and owners will have to follow a set of rules to operate legally in the city as of July 1. The City Council Wednesday approved the new policies on how and where AirBnB and Vrbo rentals can conduct business.
Week of Juneteenth events planned for Isle of Wight, Surry
Isle of Wight and Surry counties have a week of festivities planned for Juneteenth, the June 19 holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the date in 1865 when African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned the Civil War had ended and the Emancipation Proclamation had made them free two years […] The post Week of Juneteenth events planned for Isle of Wight, Surry appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Windsor intersection project could break ground in 2026
According to Isle of Wight County Transportation Coordinator Jamie Oliver, plans to add turn lanes to the intersection of Routes 258 and 460 in Windsor likely won’t break ground until 2026 at the earliest. Oliver updated Windsor’s Town Council on the project on June 11. Right-of-way acquisitions and utility relocations, originally slated to start in […]
Kiggans still questions Hampton VA Medical Center after delayed cancer diagnosis
The House Committee on Veterans Affairs says they're investigating what they call credible allegations of patient safety concerns, medical incompetence, and employee retaliation at the Hampton VA.
Four file for Smithfield Town Council seats
Four candidates to date have filed to be on the November ballot for four available seats on Smithfield’s Town Council. Anyone else interested in running has until June 18 to submit nominating petitions bearing the signatures of at least 125 registered town voters. Candidates must also file a declaration of candidacy, certificate of candidate qualification […]
Newport News Now 6-10-2024
Yesterday, for the first time, Newport News was recognized as one of 10 All-America City Award winners. The National Civic League presented this honor to celebrate the city’s work to actively engage residents in strengthening democracy through local action and innovation. Earlier this year, communities from across the country...
Colonial Williamsburg marks Juneteenth with storytelling, museums and more
Sheila Arnold loves to tell a story, and she's got a good one to share on Juneteenth. The nationally renowned storyteller is part of a full slate of programming Colonial Williamsburg has planned for the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The festivities begin...
Early completion of bridge replacement project opens portion of Route 644
According to a June 13 release from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), a portion of Route 644 (Fire Tower Road) was opened to traffic on June 12 following the early completion of a VDOT’s project to replace the bridge over Pope Swamp in Isle of Wight County. The work on Route 644 included the […] The post Early completion of bridge replacement project opens portion of Route 644 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Newest LOVEwork unveiled in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, VA (June 12, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility unveiled a life-sized LOVE artwork, now on display at Jefferson Lab. Created as part of a state and local partnership to promote travel and tourism, the artwork is an extension of...
VA loan borrowers can pay real estate agent fees temporarily, department says, amid settlement
Because of its large military and veteran population, Hampton Roads’ real estate market has relied on homebuyers who use Veterans Affairs-backed mortgages. “We’re a big military town and it’s such a wonderful benefit for our veterans — one they truly deserve for doing what they’ve done for our country,” said Kim Georges, president of Hampton Roads Realtors Association. The VA loans offer a ...
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