Hurricane Isaias is forecast to reach coastal North Carolina and the Hampton Roads area by Monday or Tuesday. Hampton Roads residents are encouraged to Know Your Zone, stock emergency supply kits, and stay informed. Stock your emergency supply kit with non-perishable food, water, medications, batteries, flashlights and important documents. Have a plan for pets and make sure…
Virginia Zoo will alter operations due to the pandemic, heat wave
The Zoo will be adapting new operating procedures Saturday, August 1. “We can ensure you the safety of our staff, animals and guests are our number one priority,” said Greg Bockheim, Executive Director of the Virginia Zoo. “As we learn more about the virus, watch local trends and deal with the circumstances Mother Nature gives…
ODU Reschedules First Day of Fall Classes
Old Dominion University will reschedule the first day of fall classes to Saturday, August 29, in light of current COVID-19 trends in Hampton Roads and Governor Northam’s recently adopted restrictions in Executive Order 68. Old Dominion University President John R. Broderick said: “Although we had hoped to begin the semester early on August 15, several…
Hot Weather Advisory: Dogs in Danger From Excessive Heat
Hot weather can be deadly for dogs, who don’t sweat and can only cool off by panting. It only takes a few minutes of sun exposure for a dog to suffer and even die from heatstroke. Several dogs have already died from heat-related causes this year, and the weather shows no sign of cooling off.…
Virginia Aquarium Welcomes ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Newborn Spotted Eagle Ray
The Virginia Aquarium welcomed a newborn spotted eagle ray Monday, July 28th. This makes the Virginia Aquarium one of only 10 AZA-accredited facilities worldwide with successful spotted eagle ray births! Aquarium officials say the mother’s name is Sadana and the sex of the pup and a naming contest will be announced in the coming weeks. …
2020 North Carolina State Fair canceled due to pandemic
This year’s North Carolina State Fair has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced Wednesday morning. The State Fair, which was scheduled to run from Oct. 15-25, is one of the most highly-anticipated events in the state every year – but COVID-19 ended up shutting it down. North…
All The Places Giving Out Free Wings for National Chicken Wing Day July 29
July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day and you can celebrate with free wings! Applebee’s Get a buy one get one free deal for wings (on both boneless and bone-in) for to-go and delivery when you use code WINGDAY. Buffalo Wild Wings Get six free wings with the purchase of any size order of wings. The deal…
Northam announces new coronavirus restrictions in Hampton Roads
Gov. Northam says he’s issuing an executive order that is effective at 12 a.m. Friday that will impose tighter restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Hampton Roads, which includes: No alcohol sold after 10 p.m. Restaurants close at midnight 50 percent capacity limit at restaurants, food courts, breweries, wineries, etc. Parties limited to…
Pharrell Williams Earns First Emmy Nomination. Five More Hampton Roads Natives Nominated
Nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday, July 28th and names on the list included 6 Hampton Roads natives. Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, actor/comedian Patton Oswalt, actor Mark Ruffalo, comedian Wanda Sykes and dancer/choreographer Travis Wall are all nominated. Williams and Hugo are nominated for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics for the…
Pharrell Williams donates 2,000 face masks to Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office
Hampton Roads native Pharrell Williams recently donated 8,000 face masks to Sentara Healthcare. The company announced the news on Friday, July 24th. A huge THANK YOU to our hometown star @Pharrell and @adidas for their generous donation of 8,000 face masks to support the safety of our healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients. #Sentaraheroes #healthcareheroes…