Coast Guard boats from all six local stations will patrol Labor Day weekend to target illegal charter boats that may be overcrowded and lack proper safety equipment.
Officials urge passengers to verify licenses — especially those with suspiciously low fees — before booking a charter.
State education officials visited Newsome Park Elementary School on Sept.
3, engaging with students in STEM and reading classes. Dr. Jeffery Smith & Dr. Jenna Conway, along with Deputy Superintendent Jessica Proffitt, interacted with various grades and received praise from NNPS Superintendent Dr. Michele Mitchell.
LS Cable & System will build a $689M manufacturing complex in Greenbrier, Chesapeake to produce rare earth magnets for fighter jets and support a China-free supply chain.
The project will close by end-2026, create 430 jobs (with construction beginning soon and full operations expected by 2029 or 2030).
The Hampton Roads Greenbook app is highlighting minority-owned restaurants in its monthlong Green September campaign, inviting residents to try local spots like Blackeyed Peas on Granby Street during September.
Patrons are encouraged to leave reviews to support mom+and+pop businesses amid rising food costs.
Live2Lead Leadership Summit will offer local leaders, professionals and teams a chance to boost leadership skills using principles from John C.
Maxwell at a local venue; registration details are available via the event QR code.
Newport News will build a 7,600 sqft seafood market near Jefferson Ave and 12th St featuring a kitchen + 3,000 sqft seating on a harbor boardwalk.
Construction begins later this year and is expected to finish late 2026 or early 2027 to boost the neighborhood.
TechArk Solutions acquired CDG Marketing and Web Design’s website and digital marketing clients on Aug.
31 in Chesapeake, expanding its presence in the Hampton Roads region. CEO Pratik Kothari said the move will boost client support with more tech offerings + growing capabilities.
A sculpture honoring Virginia's first African American family was unveiled Saturday, Aug.
29 at Fort Monroe's African Landing Memorial in Hampton. The installation marks the first of three planned pieces commemorating their arrival from Angola + future additions are expected later this year.
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