Norfolk State University’s Spartan Legion Marching Band performed during the annual Tournament of Roses Parade today (Monday, January 2nd). The Spartans were one of 19 bands chosen to showcase their skills at the 134th annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Additionally, The NSU Spartan Legion performed their musical selections at the 42nd Annual Pasadena Tournament of…
Norfolk SPCA Seeks Community’s Help to Keep Animals Warm Following Boiler Damage on Christmas
The Norfolk SPCA is seeking the community’s help after a pipe burst above the building’s boiler room on Christmas night. Volunteers and staff spent the night cleaning up and the Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to investigate smoke after crews turned the boiler back on. All animals were safe and the building was secured by Norfolk Fire…
Virginia Aquarium Offering Free Christmas Tree Recycling to Support Marine-Focused Conservation
You can recycle your Christmas tree this year at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. The Aquarium announced a partnership with Marine Stewards America to collect and recycle Christmas trees in support of marine-focused conservation. Bring your bare, live-cut tree to Virginia Aquarium’s East Parking Lot between December 27 and January 6, drop it…
How to Reuse Amazon Brown Packing Paper to Wrap Gifts This Holiday Season
If you buy a lot from Amazon, especially during the holiday season, save the brown packing paper to wrap your gifts. A woman went viral for showing off her gifts wrapped using brown packing paper that comes with some Amazon parcels, together with string or hessian ribbon. The budget and environmentally friendly look is a…
Top 5 TikTok Life Hacks of 2022: How to Take an 8-Minute Power Nap, Load Your Dishwasher and More
2023 is almost here and TikTok users gave us some helpful life hacks in 2022 to make the new year easier! Here are the Top 5 TikTok Life Hacks of 2022 1. You can take an eight-minute power nap using this Navy Seal hack. @getaheadwithnick #alwaystired #sleephacks #lifehacks #productivity ♬ original sound – nick_vitello 2. …
Are These the Three Worst TikTok Food Trends of 2022?
2022 gave us TikTok food trends like pink sauce, watermelon with mustard and butter boards but a website asked “experts” what the WORST TikTok food trends of 2022 were, and they came up with THREE . . . 1. “Healthy Coke” . . . It’s a combination of balsamic vinegar and carbonated water. You’d be…
Hampton Roads Community Comes Together to Support Children of Husband and Wife Killed in Explosion
Our community suffered a tragic loss on December 5th. The owners of Neptune Welding, Daniel & Kara Turnipseed & their beloved dog passed away after a devastating explosion, leaving behind their sons Nate & JoJo. BREAKING: Two people and a dog died this morning after an explosion caused a fire at Neptune Welding in Virginia…
The Top Unexpected Food Combos of 2022 Include Pizza with Applesauce and Sushi with Ranch
Uber Eats delivery service just released a list of the most “unexpected food combos” people ordered this year and topping the list were Fruit Roll-Ups and Hot Cheetos. Many of the odd combos had viral TikTok videos behind them, including a Fruit Roll-Up and Hot Cheeto “Sandwich wrap.” @trinhdoesthings Replying to @aurabair Sweet, salty, and…
Disney Announces Closure Date for Splash Mountain
Walt Disney World’s Splash Mountain is set to close on January 23, 2023 as it begins a remodel and rebranding. The theme park first announced the ride’s impending remodel back in 2020. Splash Mountain will become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure featuring characters from the popular 2009 film The Princess and the Frog. The updated version is tentatively…
2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
If you need to send gifts to any out-of-town family and friends this year, keep these important shipping deadlines in mind! Stick to these dates to ensure that your gifts arrive in time for Christmas: USPS: USPS RETAIL GROUND – DEC 17 FIRST CLASS MAIL – DEC 19 PRIORITY MAIL – DEC 21 PRIORITY MAIL…