Through his Relief Gang organization, the Houston rapper has been distributing food, cleaning supplies and other essentials while helping residents clear fallen trees from homes and streets. For residents, nearly two weeks without reliable electricity has meant dealing with damaged homes, fallen trees and the disruption of everyday life. Severe storms with winds reaching up […]

License plates are being tracked nationwide by an expanding network of Flock Safety cameras, and you can now find out if your car has been searched. A match does not indicate that you were the subject of an inquiry. It just indicates that the Flock system searched your license plate. This comes at a time […]

Congress could give HBCUs new federal support for sports broadcasting, broadband technology, and student journalism through The Protect College Sports Act of 2026, now before the Senate. However, the bill also includes a section designed specifically for HBCUs. Title III is called the IGNITE HBCUs Sports and Media Act. It would create competitive grants for long-term improvements […]

Cell phones are now permitted in Virginia courthouses, but their use is restricted and not allowed in all situations. Click here for more information.

Virginia’s 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday | August 7-9, 2026 During the sales tax holiday, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax. What items are eligible? School supplies, clothing, and footwear Qualified school supplies – $20 or less per item […]

Rooted in Timbaland’s legacy and driven by purpose, CreatorVerse is designed to inspire the next generation to create boldly, think differently, and step into new possibilities. This epic 2-day event, Oct 24-25, will be held at various locations, and some events offer free registration. Visit timbalandwayweekend.com for detailed information and lineups.

SUMMERTIME VIBES, UNFORGETTABLE NIGHTS! Introducing “The Sounds of Summer” powered by The RnB Block Party!  Keri Hilson will perform at the Waterside District (333 Waterside Dr) in downtown Norfolk on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The concert is part of “The Sounds of Summer” series powered by The RnB Block Party. Doors open at 7:00 PM […]