The annual Pungo Strawberry Festival held over Memorial Day weekend has been canceled for the second straight year due to the pandemic. Organizers say they didn’t want “to bring large crowds together unless we feel certain it is in a safe and healthy manner, even outdoors.” Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are sad…
Chesapeake to Return to Classrooms Next Week, Teachers to Get Vaccines Starting Wednesday
Chesapeake Public Schools officials announced that all option 1 students — those who have chosen in-person learning — will begin to return to campus as planned on Jan. 19, and teachers in the district can volunteer for the COVID-19 vaccine as early as Wednesday, Jan. 13. Despite the return to in-person learning the school board…
Poquoson City Public Schools Announce Return to In-Person Learning
Poquoson City Public Schools have announced a return date for in-person learning beginning January 19, based on the student’s A or group B designation. Kindergarten – 8th Grade “A Day” students – January 21 Kindergarten – 8th Grade “B Day” students – January 19 9th – 12th Grade “A Day” students – January 19 9th…
Which Vaccination Phase Are You In? Virginians Can Find Out Using This Tool.
The Virginia Department of Health has a new online quiz to help you find which vaccination phase you are in. Answer questions like where you live, your profession, age, and more to get started. Click here to take the quiz Check out this interactive map to find out which COVID-19 vaccine phase your Health District is…
Donations Needed For The United Way of the Virginia Peninsula’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund
The United Way of the Virginia Peninsula seeks help to provide COVID-19 relief. The COVID-19 emergency fund provides ” flexible resources to nonprofit organizations working on the frontlines of the pandemic, supporting the essential needs of economically vulnerable populations that have been negatively impacted financially due to closures, cancellations, and/or health issues related to COVID-19. Steven…
Portsmouth Students to Continue Virtual Learning Until COVID-19 Cases Drop
Portsmouth public school students will continue to learn virtually for the foreseeable future. Students will not physically return to class until COVID-19 positivity rates “drop dramatically,” the division announced Thursday following a unanimous vote by the school board. The rate will need to remain below the 10% mark for 10 days before the school board…
The Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Norfolk Has Been Canceled
The Ocean View Parade has been canceled for a second year straight due to the coronavirus pandemic. Wavy News confirmed with an Ocean View Parade representative that the decision was made due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the protocols required to keep everyone safe.
Newport News Public School Postpones In-Person Learning
Plans were set for Newport News Public School students to return on January 11 have been postponed. Using health metrics provided by the Peninsula Health District, the school division has announced the postponement of in-person learning due to the increase of COVID cases. School offices will serve families and visitors by appointment only until further…
Busch Gardens Reopens With New Rides, Limited-Capacity Special Events
Busch Gardens is reopening early this year marking the first time in history they will be open all 12 months of the year. The theme park announced three new three limited capacity special events for 2021 including: ‘Winter Weekends’, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Busch Gardens will also debut the highly anticipated Pantheon, the…
Virginia Beach City Public Schools to Hold Varsity Winter Sports Season
Virginia Beach City Public Schools announced Monday, January 4th that the city school system will have a varsity winter sports season. VBCPS decision was made in accordance with the protocols and health mitigations published by the Virginia High School League (VHSL) in its 2020-2021 Guidelines for Return to Participation. Tryouts are set to begin as soon…