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Students report mixed feelings about new PATH registration system
Beginning in March 2024, the College of William and Mary implemented a new system of class registration known as PATH. While meant to ease the registration process, many students are expressing frustration with the new system, particularly the fact that some have been signed up for fewer than 12 credits.
A low blow: Dozen vases stolen from headstones at Peninsula cemetery
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — It’s about as low as you can go — stealing from graves. A family contacted 10 On Your Side after discovering the vase on their mother’s headstone at Greenlawn cemetery had been stolen. 10 On Your Side quickly discovered that they are not the only victims.
Dendron VFD 75th Anniversary Day set
On April 27, the Dendron Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate their 75th Anniversary at the Dendron Fire Station, and as Assistant Chief Joe Gwaltney revealed, an entire day of community fun is planned. “We’re inviting everyone for our open house at 3325 Rolfe HWY in Dendron, VA all day beginning...
Newport News shipyard union rallies for HII to hire on-site coroner
The union representing workers at the Newport News shipyard is rallying for their employer to hire an on-site coroner to report occupational-related deaths accurately. USW Local 8888 argues that occupational-related deaths are increasing at HII Newport News Shipbuilding but aren't being reported. As a result, the union says families of those who have died on the job aren't getting the full value of the employee's life insurance, because their deaths weren't declared on-site by a coroner.
Community Field Day event in Newport News Saturday
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — People are invited to enjoy a ‘Family Field Day Community Event’ this Saturday from noon until 4p.m. at the Achievable Dream Tennis Center located at 300 Ivy Avenue in Newport News. Frontline Millionaires University and Before You Do Something (BYDS) organizations are...
Accused in Smithfield hit-and-run that injured teen due in court July 29
A Gloucester County woman accused of a Nov. 4 hit-and-run on Benns Church Boulevard that left a 14-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries is scheduled to appear in court on July 29 for a preliminary hearing. Virginia State Police say the teenager was walking a bike along the highway at approximately 12:25 a.m. the night of […]
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