Virginia State University will no longer allow students to return to campus for classes in September, instead moving forward with a fully virtual start to the academic year. President Makola M. Abdullah announced the decision in a message this week, saying that returning to the Petersburg campus could have “deadly ramifications.” For more visit WTKR.com.
Local Resident Helping Families By Building Desks for Virtual Learning During Pandemic
The 757 Virtual Learning Assistance Facebook group, created by Hampton Roads resident Jessica Perez-McCloud, is a free resource where anyone can band together to help families with virtual learning across Hampton Roads. In one week, the group gained more than 4,000 members with local residents offering up their time and talents to help parents in need. One new…
KFC Drops ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ Slogan Because of Coronavirus [VIDEO]
KFC is no longer “finger lickin’ good” The fast-food chicken chain has dropped the slogan from ads after 64 years, as it’s not Covid safe. Instead, they will blur out and pixelate the phrase in its advertising. However, it will remain on packaging in the restaurants. KFC said Monday that the 64-year-old slogan “doesn’t feel…
The Pop Singer, Reality Stars and Pros Rumored to be Joining Dancing With the Stars.
The cast for season 29 of Dancing With the Stars premieres Monday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The only official cast member who has been confirmed so far is former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe, who was asked to join the show by Chris Harrison after her episode of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons—Ever! aired. ABC confirmed on Monday’s Good Morning America that dancing pro Artem…
Kroger, Walmart and Wegmans join Target and ALDI in recalling peaches
Kroger, Walmart and Wegmans have joined ALDI and Target in issuing a recall for peaches in connection with a nationwide Salmonella outbreak.
These are the Best Riddles of All Time. Can You Guess Them All?
Need a little break to unwind with some fun brain teasers? Check out Parade Magazine’s ultimate list of the best riddles of all time. Parade divided the quizzes into categories like Easy, For Kids, Funny, Math, Word, and Really Hard Riddles. Easy Riddles: What has to be broken before you can use it? Kids Riddles: I follow you all the…
Virginia Beach holds 2 free COVID-19 testing events
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27th American Music Festival Announcement
27th ANNUAL CHARTWAY AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL VIRTUAL EDITION Free Online, 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. – For 26 previous years, the Annual Chartway American Music Festival successfully has met every challenge and brought world-class performers to Virginia Beach for Labor Day Weekend. AMF has had to overcome hurricanes, massive thunderstorms, heavy…
Be My Guest: United Way
Jen Lewis spoke with President and CEO of United Way South Hampton Roads, Michele Anderson. They discussed how the organization has responded to COVID-19, the survival of local non-profit organizations, and ways we, as a community, can assist. Take a listen below: 92.9 The Wave · Be My Guest with Jen Lewis and the United…
Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show is Now Cancelled
The 2020 Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show which had been rescheduled to October because of coronavirus concerns is now officially canceled. The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) made the announcement Friday. Organizers said they made the decision “out of concern for the health and safety of visitors and all involved.” “It was a tough…