Mother and daughter become first-time homeowners, thanks to Habitat for Humanity
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads dedicated a new home in Chesapeake to a mother and daughter on Thursday. Deandrea (Dee), 36, and her daughter Daija Staton, 19, were selected from almost 400 other applicants to become Habitat homeowners of a three-bedroom and two-bath house in the South...
Williamsburg astronaut announced as Commander for upcoming ISS mission
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — NASA recently announced the four-team SpaceX crew for its upcoming International Space Station mission, including one woman from Williamsburg. According to a release, the crew will consist of NASA astronauts Commander Zena Cardman, from Williamsburg, Va., Pilot Mike Fincke, from Emsworth,...
Headlines from across the state: Youngkin fires Bert Ellis from University of Virginia Board...
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:. Youngkin fires Bert Ellis from University of Virginia Board of Visitors. — Virginia Mercury. Merrick leaving as state commerce secretary. — Virginia Business (paywall). Virginia to become...
Scientists Reveal the Next U.S. City at Risk of Sinking
The changing landscape of our planet, driven by a whirlwind of environmental factors, continues to challenge the very ground beneath our feet. As we strive to understand these changes, scientists have highlighted new areas of concern, particularly focusing on urban centers that face the stark reality of sinking....
New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia see soaring temps & severe storms
SEVERE WEATHER RISK RISES MONDAY FROM NEW ENGLAND TO NORTH FLORIDA & WILL LIKLEY COME WITH ELEVATED TORNADO RISK. This is going to be a volatile spring weekend across the Northeast & MId Atlantic states. Temperatures are going to be soaring across Pennsylvania, Southern New York & New Jersey south to Maryland and...
Kohl’s in Williamsburg closed for business
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The Kohl's in Williamsburg closed its doors on March 24, according to the Wisconsin-based department store chain. As of Friday, March 28, the site for the 100 Gristmill Plaza location redirects customers to a directory of other open Virginia stores, with Williamsburg absent from the list.
Flightless bird gives flight to farming dreams for Isle of Wight Co. couple
ZUNI, Va. (WAVY) — Along Route 460 in Isle of Wight County, a couple’s farming dreams are unfolding at the speed of an ostrich. Or rather — 21 ostriches. Greg Bullis, and his wife Christine Bullis, own and operate the Bullis Family Farm, which, in addition to the ostriches that race up and down the […]
Virginians urged to check eligibility for compensation in generic drug settlement
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging Virginians to check if they are eligible for compensation for buying certain generic drugs.
Virginia-based masonry company misclassified its workers to cut labor costs, DC attorney general says
WASHINGTON — A DC construction company will pay nearly $200,000 for violating labor laws. Attorney General Brian Schwalb made the announcement Friday. According to a press release from Schwalb's office, Diverse Masonry Corporation will pay $191,750 to resolve allegations that the company failed to provide 59 of its...
Virginia looks to technology to stop some speeding drivers
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia is on its way towards implementing a law that would use technology to slow down speeding drivers. The goal of HB2096 is to crack down on those convicted of speeding related offenses with an alternative option known as the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program. If someone is convicted...
