The Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop will go virtual this year with a “virtually enhanced celebration.” Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance, says, “One thing that will never change is the ticking of time and the arrival of a New Year at midnight on December 31st. But this year there will be…
US Navy loosens COVID-19 restrictions, Sailors can leave homes for non-essential tasks
The Navy is loosening COVID-19 related restrictions on Sailors in Hampton Roads. The Navy said all bases in Hampton Roads can move into Health Protection Condition Level (HPCON) Bravo. Under the new guidance, Sailors can leave their homes for non-essential tasks but the Navy said they are still expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain strict…
All the Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day [LIST]
Thanksgiving may not look the same this year but if you’re cooking a large meal or a small for just a few friends or family members, there will be a few stores open on Thanksgiving for your last minute needs. Via Delish.com Grocery Stores That Are Open On Thanksgiving Acme Markets: Most stores open 7 a.m.…
National Voter Registration Day 2020: Here’s how to register for the presidential election
Sept. 22nd is National Voters Registration Day. In Virginia, you must be registered by Oct. 13 in order to vote in the November Election. If you’ve recently moved, turned 18, or changed your name, you’ll also need to update your registration by this date. Visit Vote.Elections.Virginia.gov/VoterInformati… to confirm your registration. Get WAVY.com\’s Voter Guide
CDC issues COVID-19 guidelines for Halloween, classifies trick-or-treating as ‘high risk’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued its first guidelines for celebrating Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC has listed a number of ways to celebrate the holiday and categorized them as low, moderate or high-risk activities. “Hgh risk” Halloween activities: Traditional trick-or-treating Crowded indoor costume parties Indoor haunted houses Hayrides…
Salvation Army Starts ‘Rescue Christmas’ Fundraising Early
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its “Rescue Christmas” fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Salvation Army expects to only bring in half of last year’s funds raised due to consumers carrying less cash…
Foodbank extends food service program until end of 2020 to feed kids for free
Over the summer, The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore participated in the Summer Food Service Program. This program is being extended so that the Foodbank can continue to provide free, healthy, nutritious meals to children ages 5–18 at a first come, first serve basis. Feeding sites are currently open at the following locations…
Weather Service warns Hampton Roads could see its worst coastal flooding since 2015
Hampton Roads could see some of the worst coastal flooding since Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015, the National Weather Service said Thursday morning. That’s due to a likely prolonged period of moderate to major tidal flooding over the weekend, according to an email from Jeff Orrock, head meteorologist with the service’s Wakefield office. “Bottom line…
Norfolk opening parking garages ahead of expected flooding
Norfolk is opening several city parking garages so residents can move vehicles to higher ground ahead of heavy rains and expected flooding Thursday into Friday. All Old Dominion University parking garages will open at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Vehicles must be removed by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The following city garages will…
Operation Smile co-founder featured on Lay’s chip bags
Virginia Beach-based Operation Smile’s co-founder and president is featured on a new bag of Lay’s potato chips! Lays has created the new bags to feature “ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Operation Smile, a nonprofit that helps provide needed surgeries to children born with cleft lips or palettes, fits the bill for this campaign. The group…