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The White House was the scene for a Celebration of Black Excellence Brunch, which took place on Friday, Sept. 13, and brought actors, actresses, authors, television personalities, journalists, writers, activists, and artists to the South Lawn.  it is a moment of history in the making, according to United States President Joseph R. Biden. Click Here […]

Starting Monday, September 9, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin extended closures of the I-64 Reversible Express Lanes in Norfolk. These closures, affecting the stretch between the I-264 and I-564 interchanges, are critical for completing the first phase of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk Segment 1A. Estimated to begin as early […]

Nexstar Media Group is hosting a senatorial debate between Virginia Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and his Republican challenger, Hung Cao. The debate is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 2. It will be held at Norfolk State University (NSU), in Norfolk and be televised statewide to give all Virginians… Click Here For Full Story

Bailey said she’s had issues with her air conditioning and heating, roof leaks, and broken window panes. And trying to heat her home during the winter months came with a high Dominion Energy bill. That’s when she found out she was able to take part in a bill assistance program as well as Dominion Energy’s […]

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 HBCU Night with the Atlanta Dream @ Gateway Center Arena 2000 Convention Center Concourse College Park, GA 30337 Time: 7 p.m. Channel 13-WVEC

August means back to school for a lot of students in Hampton Roads now that most divisions have moved start dates before the Labor Day holiday. So start rolling back bedtime and get those supplies ready. The list includes the first day of school for each district: Chesapeake: Sept. 3 Hampton: Aug. 26 Newport News: Aug. 26 Norfolk: Aug. […]

Preparation Info for Hurricane Season Now is the time to plan. It’s not too late to create a plan with your family. Visit Ready.gov/plan and use the new “Make A Plan” fillable form to make your plan. You can also easily save an electronic copy to share with family members. There are several ways to receive alerts. Download […]

The Olympics has officially started! Click Here For the Full Schedule  

Emergency room visits due to Covid-19 from June 16 through June 22 were up 23.3% from the previous week, according to data posted on the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention. Also, Covid-19-related hospitalizations during the week of June 9 through 15 were 13.3% higher than they were than the week before.   Click Here […]

Black Women Reproductive Rights Initiative ‘Beyond The Sheets’ To Land On HBCU Campuses This transformative program, introduced in December 2023, aims to bridge critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health services and education on HBCU campuses, especially in light of the two-year mark of the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, which overturned […]