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…
Norfolk Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights to Go Drive-Thru Only This Year
The Norfolk Botanical Gardens announced that the Million Bulb Walk will not take place this year due to social distancing requirements. However, residents will still have the opportunity to drive through to see the holiday light display. New this year, you must purchase a ticket in advance online beginning Oct. 1st. The lights will be…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020 will be ‘reinvented’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be mostly virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the news Monday, Sept. 14th. “It will be a different kind of event. They’re reinventing the event for this moment in history, and you’ll be able to feel the spirit…
Virginia Living Museum Needs Your Help Helping the New Bobcat Kitten
A juvenile bobcat rescued from the side of the road in southern Virginia needs a name! His mother had been killed by a car, but a spokesperson said this guy was determined to live. A veterinarian treated him for a range of injuries, including a fractured forearm, and he went to live at the Virginia…
First Responders, Navy SEALs and More Carry 700 pound ‘9/11 Honor Log’ Across Virginia Beach Boardwalk
This Friday marks 19-years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and against the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. To commemorate the day, The ‘9/11 Honor Walk’ took place at the Virginia Beach oceanfront with members of the VBFD, VBPD , VA-TF2, US Navy SEALs as well as retired…
Gov. Northam lifts extra COVID-19 restrictions for Hampton Roads
Governor Ralph Northam announced Thursday the region would join the rest of the state that’s already in Phase 3 of the “Forward Virginia” plan — meaning no more special restrictions for the area as of Thursday night at 11:59 p.m. READ: Full governor’s order declaring end of special restrictions in Hampton Roads The emergency order was…
Dairy Queen Donating September ‘Pup Cup’ Sales to Local Animal Shelters
This month, you can treat yourself to some ice cream and help local shelter animals find fur-ever homes. All September, Mid-Atlantic Dairy Queen is donating 100 percent of “Pup Cup” sales to five area animal shelters. Pup Cups are small cups of ice cream that customers can give to their dogs. Each costs $1.39. Rescues Receiving…
Patriots Day Observance Ceremony
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Veteran Employee Readiness Group (VET-ERG) will be hosting the Patriots Day Observance Ceremony on Sept. 11, in front of Bldg. 1500, Flagpole from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring a mask and practice social distancing while in attendance. Active Duty Military should be in working uniform. For civilian…