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US eyes new outbreaks as infections worldwide top 575,000

By MATT SEDENSKY, KEVIN McGILL and DAVID RISING Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Troubling new…
Ways to utilize online activity during nation-wide call for social distancing

by Keona Frasier The COVID-19 pandemic released an unprecedented amount of economic and social setbacks for…
WNSB embracing brand changes after 40 years

by Keona Frasier Norfolk State’s WNSB celebrated 40 years of operation and partnership with community organizations.…
Virginia governor orders statewide closure of certain non-essential businesses, K-12 schools

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam issued a statewide order March 23 to protect the health and safety of…
College students should take social distancing seriously

by Halle Ellis Many ask, what is social distancing and why is it so important during…
NSU warns of heightened malicious digital activity, issues guidance

There are reports of malicious email messages asking for or offering help, malicious websites, one of…
City of Norfolk declares local state of emergency

The declaration allows the City to ask for state and federal resources and seek state and…
Governor Northam orders all Virginia K-12 schools closed for minimum of two weeks

~ Statewide closure intended to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus ~ RICHMOND—On March 13, Governor…
Schools scramble to feed students after coronavirus closures

by CUNEYT DIL and HOPE YEN Associated Press ELK GROVE, Calif. (AP) — Kiyana Esco needs…
Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines

by ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It started with extra hand sanitizer…
Norfolk State cancels events to mitigate community spread of COVID-19

Norfolk State University announced March 13 that the following events have been canceled, postponed or delayed…
Governor Northam declares State of Emergency in Virginia, outlines additional measures to combat COVID-19

~ Governor issues guidance on large events and state workforce, activates long-term economic plan ~ RICHMOND—On…
MEAC Tournament canceled, all NSU spring sports suspended

The Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) has suspended the remainder of the men’s and women’s basketball tournament…
Norfolk State extends spring break, goes online until April 6

As Norfolk State University continues to monitor COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the health and safety of the university…
Daughter keeps Evelyn Butts’ civil rights legacy alive with March 24 book talk and signing

NORFOLK, VA – In partnership with Norfolk State University, the Norfolk Public Library is honored to…