The Norfolk SPCA needs the community’s help to reach their goal of purchasing 50 stainless steel water buckets.
Holiday Parade at the Beach Cancelled for 2020. Will Return in 2021
The Holiday Parade at the Beach, originally scheduled for Saturday, December 5, has been canceled in response to COVID-19. The City of Virginia Beach announced the news today saying “Live! on Atlantic’s top priority is the health and safety of all our guests, participants, volunteers and staff.” Holiday Parade at the Beach participants and spectators…
Local Firefighters Offer Up Safety Information for National Fire Prevention Week!
It’s National Fire Prevention Week and local fire departments have teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association to give Hampton Roads residents simple and important steps to take to protect yourself and your family. Newport News Mayor McKinley Price and Fire Chief Jeff Johnson sharing some important safety information relating to this year’s theme,…
Sentara to host free drive-thru flu shots at 12 Hampton Roads locations Oct. 10
Sentara Healthcare announced it will be offering free flu shots at multiple locations across Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina on Saturday, October 10th. October 10, 2020 Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon Virginia Sentara Gloucester Medical Arts 5659 Parkway Drive Gloucester, VA, 23061 Sentara Independence 800 Independence Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA, 23455 Sentara Leigh Hospital…
Newport News Police Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Pink Badges
Throughout the month of October, Newport News Police officers will be wearing a pink badge to raise awareness on the fight against breast cancer. The pink badges are also to honor the survivors and those who have succumbed to the disease. “Each of our officers were given the opportunity to purchase these badges and a…
Norfolk Tides Partner With Local Foodbank for Community Chicken Sale
The Norfolk Tides have partnered with Mountaire Farms on a Community Chicken Sale that will also benefit the community. When you place your discounted order, you can also donate to the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and the Tides will arrange the delivery. Pre-orders begin October 11th, with a “drive-thru” pickup available at Harbor…
National Weather Service Confirms 2 tornados touched down in area Tuesday night
The National Weather Service in Wakefield confirmed that two tornados touched down Tuesday night. Around 10:30 p.m., the first tornado touched down in Southhampton County causing damage to three outbuildings and snapping trees in the area causing one to fall on a home. Shortly after, at about 11 p.m., a second tornado touched down in…
Player wins over $409,000 on a $2.40 Penny Spin in Hampton!
A player on the penny Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines at the Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, located in Hampton, hit it big Sunday morning, September 27. At 9:45 am, the player wagered $2.40 on the “Scorchin Hot Ruby” game and the screen lit up offering congratulations and revealing winnings of $409,401.65. The player, who wishes to…
Back to School Advice For Parents Preparing for the Return to In-Person Teaching
Students in Virginia Beach are set to return the physical classroom Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Virginia Beach. WAVY TV 10 spoke with Shirann Lewis, Senior Executive Director of Elementary Schools in Virginia Beach, who offered parents back to school advice. “We’re asking parents to tell their kids to wear their mask. We’re asking parents to…
Norfolk Police Department Welcomes New Recruit: Murphy a 12-week-old Labrador Retriever
Murphy, a 12-week-old Labrador Retriever is the newest member of the Norfolk Police Department. Sgt. Rich Creamer picked up his new partner Murphy aka “Murph” from Mutts With A Mission on Friday. He will be training with Sgt. Creamer over the next two years to become the department’s second Assistance Dogs International certified facility dog.…