Staying here for Thanksgiving? Open your home to a shelter pet in need through Portsmouth Humane Society’s Thanksgiving Foster Program! The fourth annual Thanksgiving Foster event’s goal is to have all of the shelter’s adoptable dogs spend the holiday in a loving home where they can relax and interact with new people. Through their past Thanksgiving…
CDC Recommends Americans Do No Travel for Thanksgiving Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control on Thursday released new guidance on traveling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Officials with the agency said during a press briefing that traveling could increase someone’s chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. “We understand that people want to see their family and relatives and do it as they’ve always done it. But this…
Restrictions Increased at Hampton Roads Navy Installations
Navy installations in Hampton Roads are being ordered to move to Health Protection Condition Level (HPCON) Charlie starting Wednesday due to the increase in both the number of COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate among the local military and civilian populations. Military personnel in Hampton Roads must limit travel to and from their homes to…
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Return To All-Virtual Learning Through Thanksgiving
Public schools in Virginia Beach are returning to all virtual learning on Tuesday, just under a week after sending thousands of students back to physical classrooms. This will include students in Option 1 and 2 and last at least through the district’s Thanksgiving holiday. Please check your VBSchools email for an important message. Or, read…
A Chance Meeting at Riverside Between a Longtime Team Member and the POW She Supported Nearly 50 Years Ago
An incredible story of a chance meeting at Riverside Regional Medical Center will warm your heart this Veteran’s Day. As part of her daily routine at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Mary Pancoast reviews the list of patients scheduled for upcoming surgical procedures. Her heart nearly stopped one day when she saw these words on the…
Gov. Cooper Restricts Gatherings From 25 to 10 People as COVID-19 Spreads in NC
Gov. Roy Cooper is tightening the restrictions on gathering in the state as North Carolina’s COVID-19 numbers increase. In a press conference on Tuesday, Cooper said he would reduce the limit on indoor gatherings from 25 people to 10. North Carolina will also stay in Phase 3. It was set to expire Friday. Dr. Mandy…
2020 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts
2020 Veterans Day Restaurant Discounts: 7-Eleven — Active-duty, retired, veteran, guard, reservists and family members get a free coffee or Big Gulp on November 11. (7-Eleven app and Veterans Advantage membership required.) Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant — Veterans and active-duty military can choose one free entrée from the Veterans Day menu on November 11 at select locations. Army & Air Force Exchange Service — On November 11, MILITARY STAR cardholders…
2020 Veterans Day Celebrations in Hampton Roads.
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11th and local cities and businesses will honor our veterans with Veteran’s Day Celebrations. WAVY-TV 10 put together a list of local in-person and virtual events: Chesapeake The Chesapeake Mayor’s Commission on Veterans Affairs will hold a virtual wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony can…
Norfolk Animal Care in Need of Foster Homes for Pets
Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center is looking for foster homes for furballs! Can’t adopt? This is the perfect way to help out our local animal shelter. Grab a blankie and a foster fuzzbutt for cozy fall snuggles. We provide food and any support (crates, meds) the animal needs. You reap all the play and…
Starbucks Offering Free Holiday Collectible Cups Friday
Starbucks is celebrating the return of its holiday beverages Friday, Nov. 6 by giving customers a red collectible holiday cup when they order a handcrafted holiday beverage of any size. The offer begins when stores open Friday at participating locations in the U.S., and quantities are limited, so get there early! Customers can earn the…