RICHMOND — Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne announced Thursday, Nov. 29, the delayed opening of the 64 Express Lanes in Norfolk. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) had planned to open the Express Lanes in December. However, the opening has been delayed in order to complete additional testing of electronic tolling equipment. “Last April, we … Continue reading
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Salvation Army’s Christmas Distribution Center has found a home
Norfolk, VA (October 25, 2017) – Christmas has been saved for over 10,000 children in Hampton Roads thanks to Bonney’s Corner Associates, LLP and their agent Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate. The Salvation Army’s Hampton Roads Area Command has tirelessly searched for a new home for their annual Christmas Assistance Program all year. As the … Continue reading
Gov. McAuliffe announces STIHL Inc. to invest over $20 million in City of Virginia Beach
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today, Oct. 17, that STIHL Inc., the manufacturer of the number one selling brand of chainsaws in the world and a full line of outdoor power tools, will invest over $20 million to expand its headquarters operation in the City of Virginia Beach. The company will construct a state-of-the-art, 80,000-square-foot administration … Continue reading
McAuliffe announces Ferguson to expand operations, creating 434 new jobs in Newport News
~ Largest U.S. plumbing wholesaler to invest $82.8 million to expand headquarters, build new campus platform ~ NEWPORT NEWS – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Monday, June 5, that Ferguson, the largest plumbing wholesaler in the U.S., will invest $82.8 million to expand its headquarters operation in the City of Newport News, retaining more than 1,000 … Continue reading
‘Shame’ spray-painted on Confederate monument in Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The word “shame” has been spray-painted on a Confederate monument in Virginia. Media outlets report Norfolk police spokesman Daniel Hudson says officers were called to the vandalism site Monday morning. The Norfolk City Council decided in 2015 to keep the monument, despite pressure from a local civil rights group. At the … Continue reading
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Famous Zuzu African Acrobats perform at Norfolk State April 19
The Zuzu African Acrobats, an acrobatic troupe originally from Kenya, will be performing at Norfolk State University on April 19 at 7 p.m. in room 149 of the Student Center. This is a free event. The acrobats have performed throughout America since 1999 and have been featured on “America’s Got Talent” as well as other … Continue reading
More than 2,000 Norfolk and Portsmouth residents sign up to receive toll relief
Program will ease the financial pressure of Elizabeth River Tunnels tolls on residents most impacted PORTSMOUTH – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday, Feb. 24, more than 2,000 Norfolk and Portsmouth residents will receive financial assistance for Elizabeth River Tunnels tolls beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Toll Relief, the first program of its kind in the … Continue reading
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Rosa Alexander is a local Black History icon
by Omar Ross Rosa M. Alexander was a prominent person in the Norfolk community. She was the first local woman to own a janitorial service and it became one of Virginia’s largest black-owned businesses. The all-female dorm on Norfolk State University’s campus is named after her. Alexander started her business in the 1970s and, before … Continue reading
Youth squad shows there’s more to sports leagues than games
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Back in August, the Seahawks youth football team took a trip to see the Washington Redskins’ training camp. The players, who range from 4 to 14 years old, excitedly craned their heads over a fence to watch their favorite stars. Some took off for an obstacle course the pro team set … Continue reading
McAuliffe announces $756 million project to expand Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Richmond, VA – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Wednesday, Nov. 16, that financing is complete to build an additional two-lane tunnel under the Thimble Shoal Channel, west of the existing Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT). The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission will finance the $756 million project primarily through federal and state bonds. “This new tunnel will … Continue reading
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Review: ‘Birth of a Nation’ bluntly tells tale of Nat Turner
“The Birth of a Nation ” has had more expectations placed on it than any movie could reasonably bear. When the film about Nat Turner and his 1831 slave rebellion premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, it was held up, unfairly or not, as everyone’s great hope to save us from another year of #OscarsSoWhite. … Continue reading
Stalled front and tropical storm deluge roads, close schools
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Flooding in coastal Virginia and North Carolina has blocked roads and closed schools for more than 100,000 students. A stalled weather system and the remnants of Tropical Storm Julia have brought days of rain and localized flooding to the region. The rain is expected to continue into Thursday, Sept. 22. The … Continue reading
Red Cross needs donors of all blood types to maintain a diverse supply
(September 7, 2016) — During National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply for patients in need. Blood donors may be helping patients like 11-year-old Martin Mwita who has sickle cell disease. His body doesn’t produce enough healthy red … Continue reading
