4 in 10 Virginians say they aren’t likely to get COVID-19 vaccine, according...
Out of the five regions surveyed, Tidewater saw the highest percentage of respondents — 46% — who said they’d be very likely to get a coronavirus vaccine.
View ArticleNavy’s newest unmanned helicopter arrives at Norfolk
“A [MH-]60 can take a rescue swimmer to save someone, but the Fire Scout can fly 10 or 12 hours on an ISR (intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance) mission – that’s really hard on a manned...
View ArticleIBM pledges $100 million in support to HBCUs, including Hampton and Norfolk...
The initiative is aimed at increasing diversity in the computing field, supporting education in topics like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
View ArticleNaval Station Norfolk wins top award for installation excellence
Naval Station Norfolk's Commander in Chief’s award reflects a focus of the base’s sailors and civilians on creating a culture of excellence, said Capt. Vince Baker, commanding officer.
View ArticleFort Hood says shooting reports at Army base in Texas were false; soldier...
A soldier at Fort Hood was taken into custody for threatening his leadership, officials at the U.S. Army base in Texas said Thursday following what they described as false reports on social media of an...
View ArticleTrump announces plan to promote ‘patriotic education’
President Trump has previously denied the existence of systemic racism in the United States.
View Article$100 million Sentara, LISC partnership begins with financial literacy and job...
The Local Initiatives Support Group opened one of its financial opportunity centers in Norfolk inside the Workforce Development Center off Military Highway in July and plans to open a second in Newport...
View ArticleVirginia reports 1,242 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths Friday
At least 2,949 Virginians have died from the virus, up 29 from Thursday.
View ArticleUniversity of Virginia cuts $90 million from budget over pandemic
That figure amounts to a 2.3% reduction in the budget that officials proposed in June.
View ArticleNewport News man dies after multiple-vehicle crash in Norfolk
42-year-old Zachary F. Miles died from injuries sustained in the crash.
View ArticleFort Monroe sets aside $691,000 in funds for Peninsula area homeless support...
Separate agreements set aside $691,000 in total which will be spread among three agencies.
View ArticleVirginia’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.1% in August
Virginia, as well as New Jersey and New York, all saw jobs grow by 1.8% since July, the highest growth rate among states.
View ArticleBill to open police investigative files in Virginia fails to move forward;...
Bill may reappear in January session
View ArticleAcross Hampton Roads, crowds turn out for first day of early voting
Hampton Roads saw long lines on the first day of voting in Virginia with dozens waiting in the rain to cast ballots before sites opened.
View ArticleState health department confirms first child death due to COVID-19 in Virginia
The child was described as an "adolescent" and "teen" from the state's Southside Health District, but no other details were provided.
View ArticleOceana Air Show will be virtual — but it’ll still push aircraft, pilots and...
Saturday’s live-streamed Naval Air Station Oceana's 2020 Air Show will feature a live performance by VFA-106′s Rhinos
View ArticleCaptain of troubled aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt says he knowingly...
But Brett Crozier says in a witness statement obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle that he did so in an urgent effort to help avoid a “larger catastrophe.”
View ArticleIsle of Wight County delays vote to remove Confederate monument
WAVY-TV reported that the task force will investigate potential relocation sites as well as how the monument could be contextualized at its current location. The memorial has stood at the entrance to...
View Article5 North Carolina police officers recommended for dismissal after death in...
The man suffered a medical emergency while in custody and died two days after his arrest in January. Local prosecutors are still considering possible criminal charges in his death.
View ArticleVirginia community colleges will stay online in spring, chancellor says
Headcount enrollment is down over 14,000 students — roughly 9.7% — from last year.
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