Are you ready to take down your Christmas tree? Before you throw it to the curb, here’s what you need to know about how and when to dispose of your tree in Hampton Roads. Chesapeake: There is no need to schedule a bulk pickup to dispose of your tree. Place your live Christmas tree at…
The Washington Football Team have released quarterback Dwayne Haskins.
The Washington Football Team have released quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Head Coach Ron River released a statement Monday afternoon regarding the latest updates. This afternoon I met with Dwayne and informed him that we would be releasing him. I told him that I believe it benefits both parties that we go our separate ways. We want…
8-Year-Old Artist Raises $950 for VBSPCA
A local 8-year-old artist raised $950 to benefit the Virginia Beah SPCA. According to a Facebook post, Caroline created custom sketches for a minimum donation of $5. She ended up raising $950, which she used to purchase some of the items the shelter needed the most. Virginia Beach SPCA thanked Caroline for her generous spirit.…
Be a Holiday Hero for a Shelter Animal
Do you have an extra place at the table this year? The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter is hosting the Christmas Holiday Heroes Foster Program with the goal of sending every eligible shelter pet home to spend the holiday with a family. Selected families will pick up their foster pet on Tuesday, December 22 and bring the little…
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge To Offer Free Travel for E-ZPass Drivers on Christmas Eve
The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge is giving an early Christmas gift for Hampton Roads drivers on December 24. All passenger vehicles traveling with a valid E-ZPass can make unlimited trips across for the full 24-hour period at no charge. General Manager Kevin Crum said, “With the holiday season upon us, one final gift is in…
2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines Approach. Here’s When You Need to Mail Gifts.
Dec. 14 – 21 is expected to be the Postal Service’s busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season. Officials say that this has been an extraordinary year of unprecedented challenges given the COVID-19 pandemic — and the Postal Service is expecting significant increases in the volume of mail and packages. 2020 Holiday Shipping…
Virginia High School League Reverses Decision. Will Not Require Masks During Practices or games
The Virginia High School League announced Monday that it will not require masks for students during practices or games. On December 10, the VHSL announced that it “is requiring each school to follow the recommendations of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)” that students and coaches wear masks…
New Virginia Coronavirus Restrictions Announced: 12 to 5 a.m. Curfew, Stricter Mask Mandate and Smaller gatherings
Governor Ralph Northam announced new restrictions to help stop the spread of coronavirus in Virginia. A curfew will go into place Monday, December 14th from midnight to 5 am. (excludes people going to work). Northam also lowered the social gathering limit from 25 people to 10, but this does not affect businesses. Mask’s required inside…
Holding Phones While Driving Will Be Illegal in Virginia Starting Jan. 1
Starting January 1, 2021, it will be illegal to hold a phone while driving in Virginia. State officials say making it illegal and enforceable is a necessary step toward reducing deaths on the road. “If you’re looking down at your phone, texting or checking an email, you’re not looking at the road and that can…
Chesapeake Public Schools Halt Winter Athletics
Chesapeake Public Schools announced Wednesday that winter athletics will be delayed for one week to allow for further review and evaluation of the upcoming plan for the season. “We are all looking forward to the start of winter sports. In order to proceed, we need to make sure we are creating the safest environment possible…