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Have You Been Flocked?

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 bill includes major sports media investment for HBCUs

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…


Virginia’s 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday | August 7-9, 2026

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…


Timbaland Way Weekend Presents CreatorVerse

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.


The Sounds of Summer featuring Keri Hilson

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…


Help Support Our Senior Community

Help us bring smiles to our senior community! Support our annual Project Pen Pal by donating activity items for seniors in celebration of Grandparents Day. We’re collecting: Coloring books Crayons Word search books Crossword puzzle books Donations can be dropped off at Dance Dimensions, 415 N. Military Highway, Unit #9, Norfolk. For questions about drop-off…


NSU Student Center Will be a new precinct in Norfolk

Norfolk City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to establish a new voting precinct on the campus of Norfolk State University, which advocates say will remove barriers that have kept students from casting ballots. A campus precinct would ease pressure on Chesterfield poll workers and support civic participation among young voters, said Tara Alexander, Director of Retention…


Sold Down River

Explore the Sold Down River … This is the first episode of the Sold Down River Podcast series produced by NSU graduate students Diondra “Dee” McClendon and Monte White. Episode 1 available now.


President Javaune Adams-Gaston, Ph.D. Celebrating Seven Years of Leadership

Norfolk State University celebrates President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston as she marks seven years of dedicated service to the Spartan community. Since joining Norfolk State in 2019, Dr. J has championed student success, elevated the University’s national profile, and inspired our faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters through her unwavering commitment to excellence. Thank you, Dr. J,…


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