For more than 65 years, firefighters from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg have lined the streets near local departments and businesses with their boots to collect donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the boots will be virtual. Fire departments from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and…
Wawa Offers Free Coffee For Teachers & School Staff for the Rest of September
Every Wawa store is now offering free any size coffee (one per visit) to all teachers, faculty members and school administrators from September 8 through September 30. This offer is extended to teachers, members of the faculty, school administrators and support personnel. These individuals can simply share with an associate at the register that they…
NEW DATE! Chartway American Music Festival – Virtual Edition
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE 27th ANNUAL CHARTWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL VIRTUAL EDITION POSTPONED New Date Is 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2 The 27th Annual Chartway Federal Credit Union American Music Festival has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 2. The delayed broadcast is the result of unavoidable technical circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Northam not lifting extra COVID-19 restrictions for Hampton Roads ahead of Labor Day weekend
Ralph Northam says current covid restrictions affecting businesses and restaurants will remain in place over the Labor Day weekend. He cited surges in cases after Memorial Day weekend as the reason for the decision. “We have to remain vigilant.” In a press conference on Sept 1, Northam said that Hampton Roads’ trends are “positive” and…
11th Annual Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party Delayed
The virtual 11th Annual Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party presented by Chartway Federal Credit Union has been postponed until Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27. The delayed broadcast is the result of unavoidable technical circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Saturday’s show features E.U. (Experience Unlimited) and Rose Royce. Sunday’s show features The Bar-Kays and…
NAS Oceana to broadcast virtual air show
The NAS Oceana Air Show has gone virtual! The online-only performance will feature performances by a variety of military aircraft, including the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Air Force’s F-22 Raptor on September 19, from noon to 4 p.m. Highlights will include a live performance of the NAS Oceana-based “Rhino” Demonstration Team that flies the…
Animal Shelters in Virginia Rescue 130 Pets from Flood-Prone Areas of the Gulf Coast Ahead of Hurricane Laura
130 pets were rescued from flood-prone areas of Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura and relocated to six different animal shelters across Virginia. The Petco Foundation funded the flight to transport dogs and cats to Virginia in partnership with Wings of Rescue and GreaterGood.org. Richmond SPCA shared an update saying: Yesterday, our team picked up 21…
Old Dominion University Named One the Best Colleges in the Southeast
For the fifth consecutive year, the Princeton Review has named Old Dominion University among the best colleges in the Southeast. According to a press release, The Princeton Review’s 2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region list profiles more than 600 institutions. The Southeastern list showcases the top 142 schools in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
Virginia State University reverses decision to reopen campus
Virginia State University will no longer allow students to return to campus for classes in September, instead moving forward with a fully virtual start to the academic year. President Makola M. Abdullah announced the decision in a message this week, saying that returning to the Petersburg campus could have “deadly ramifications.” For more visit WTKR.com.
Local Resident Helping Families By Building Desks for Virtual Learning During Pandemic
The 757 Virtual Learning Assistance Facebook group, created by Hampton Roads resident Jessica Perez-McCloud, is a free resource where anyone can band together to help families with virtual learning across Hampton Roads. In one week, the group gained more than 4,000 members with local residents offering up their time and talents to help parents in need. One new…