Virginia travel, real estate & services

56+ min ago (1336+ words) From all-singing all-dancing shows to festive train rides to meet Santa, artisan markets, beautifully decorated stately homes and more, there are so many ways to make your Norfolk Christmas extra-special. The most popular events get booked up quickly, so don't delay! The Polar Express is back for Christmas, re-creating the beloved 2004 film of the same name. November 8 to December 23, Mid Norfolk Railway, Dereham The railway's Norfolk Lights Express is returning, with lights on the outside of each carriage shining onto the scenery in changing colours. Santa Special trains will also operate. Norfolk Lights Express, November 14 to January 3, Santa Specials, November 22 to December 21 at weekends, plus December 22 and 23, North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Broads Tours Santa Cruises These festive cruises will leave from the Broads Tours boatyard in Wroxham. Santa's elves will have gift bags for children, who can also visit Santa…...

56+ min ago (1336+ words) From all-singing all-dancing shows to festive train rides to meet Santa, artisan markets, beautifully decorated stately homes and more, there are so many ways to make your Norfolk Christmas extra-special. The most popular events get booked up quickly, so don't delay! The Polar Express is back for Christmas, re-creating the beloved 2004 film of the same name. November 8 to December 23, Mid Norfolk Railway, Dereham The railway's Norfolk Lights Express is returning, with lights on the outside of each carriage shining onto the scenery in changing colours. Santa Special trains will also operate. Norfolk Lights Express, November 14 to January 3, Santa Specials, November 22 to December 21 at weekends, plus December 22 and 23, North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Broads Tours Santa Cruises These festive cruises will leave from the Broads Tours boatyard in Wroxham. Santa's elves will have gift bags for children, who can also visit Santa…...

4+ hour, 41+ min ago (34+ words) Thousands of shipwrecks lie in the 4,080 square miles of the Bay and its feeder waters. The archaeologists, divers, and other enthusiasts who seek, explore, and track them say their labors of love ......

5+ hour, 23+ min ago (1164+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA " November 28, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " NextDAY Cabinets Alexandria Showroom has enhanced its wholesale cabinet offerings to better serve professional contractors, builders, and dealers throughout the Northern Virginia and DC Metro region. The expansion focuses on providing faster lead times and comprehensive design support for commercial and residential projects requiring high-quality cabinetry solutions. "Professional contractors need reliable partners who can deliver quality products quickly without compromising on craftsmanship," said a spokesperson for NextDAY Cabinets Alexandria Showroom. "Our enhanced inventory and streamlined ordering process allow builders to maintain project timelines while accessing factory-direct pricing that helps them stay competitive on bids." Beyond traditional cabinet offerings, the Alexandria facility provides bathroom vanities, storage solutions, and flooring options from MSI and Shaw Flooring. This comprehensive product range allows contractors to source multiple project components from a single supplier, simplifying logistics and potentially qualifying for volume…...

6+ hour, 36+ min ago (217+ words) Norfolk State Spartans (4-4) at Arizona Wildcats (6-0) Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -34.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State takes on No. 2 Arizona after Rodney Baines scored 30 points in Norfolk State's 136-79 victory against the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons. The Wildcats have gone 3-0 in home games. Arizona is seventh in the Big 12 scoring 85.5 points while shooting 51.0% from the field. The Spartans are 0-3 in road games. Norfolk State has a 2-4 record against opponents over .500. Arizona's average of 6.7 made 3-pointers per game is 1.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.4 per game Norfolk State gives up. Norfolk State averages 6.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 7.2 per game Arizona gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Dwayne Aristode averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Wildcats, scoring 7.0 points while shooting 52.4% from beyond the arc. Jaden Bradley is shooting 58.2% and averaging…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago (1134+ words) ALEXANDRIA " Micah Christenson, a third year medical student, is getting hands-on training right in his hometown at Alomere Health hospital. Christenson, who graduated from Alexandria Area High School in 2017, is taking part in the University of Minnesota's Rural Physicians Associate Program. The ninth-month program places medical students in rural areas of the state so they can learn directly from local physicians and better understand the realities " and rewards " of rural practice. For his first four years of undergrad school, Christenson attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He then did two pre-clinical years of med school in Duluth and is now in the middle of his third year. Christenson said during the third year, the University of Minnesota has a plethora of different options for students. He said there are opportunities for students to remain in the Twin Cities and…...

13+ hour, 41+ min ago (154+ words) The Union Bears (12-0) face the Ridgeview Wolfpack (11-1) in a Class 2 Virginia (VHSL) high school football regional final Saturday afternoon at Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The winner will advance to face Glenvar (13-0) in a Class 2 state semifinal Saturday, December 6. The state championship game is set for Saturday, December 13. Union defeated Ridgeview 42-21 during their regular-season meeting Oct. 9. Opening kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 29, with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Union vs. Ridgeview football is livestreaming on NFHS Network What: The Union Bears play the Ridgeview Wolfpack in a VHSL high school football playoffs Class 2 regional final. When: Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 29. Where: Bullitt Park | Big Stone Gap, Virginia Watch live: Watch Union vs. Ridgeview live on the NFHS Network...

13+ hour, 45+ min ago (449+ words) November 28, 2025, 4:34 PM With millions of new dollars to help attract tourists to Fairfax County, leaders in the Northern Virginia suburb are recommending a grant program for local businesses and the possibility of upgrading sports fields to make it a more attractive place to host events. During a Board of Supervisors Economic Initiatives Committee meeting this week, Visit Fairfax CEO Barry Biggar said new investments can help the county increase its economic activity from tourism to $5 billion within three to five years. Tourism contributed $3.9 billion in economic activity in 2024, Biggar said. "We will expand direct sales," Biggar said. "We will elevate our marketing to key areas that we know will perform. We will also utilize this to attract major events such as the National Senior Games, something we have never been able to do before." The county is expecting to have…...

13+ hour, 49+ min ago (1062+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA " November 28, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " NextDAY Cabinets Alexandria Showroom has enhanced its wholesale cabinet offerings to better serve professional contractors, builders, and dealers throughout the Northern Virginia and DC Metro region. The expansion focuses on providing faster lead times and comprehensive design support for commercial and residential projects requiring high-quality cabinetry solutions. "Professional contractors need reliable partners who can deliver quality products quickly without compromising on craftsmanship," said a spokesperson for NextDAY Cabinets Alexandria Showroom. "Our enhanced inventory and streamlined ordering process allow builders to maintain project timelines while accessing factory-direct pricing that helps them stay competitive on bids." Beyond traditional cabinet offerings, the Alexandria facility provides bathroom vanities, storage solutions, and flooring options from MSI and Shaw Flooring. This comprehensive product range allows contractors to source multiple project components from a single supplier, simplifying logistics and potentially qualifying for volume…...

15+ hour, 39+ min ago (507+ words) November 28, 2025, 7:39 PM What started as a school project for Sukhi Mahadevan and Rithika Kanakamedala when they were sophomores in high school has become a larger effort to curb domestic violence in Virginia. The pair wanted to do something to give back to their Loudoun County community, so they began arranging local fundraisers. But then, they came across Loudoun County's women's shelter and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. It draws people from nearby jurisdictions and those as far as Richmond, and some of them are looking for legal help or financial resources, Mahadevan said. The circumstances inspired them to try and do more. The revelation ultimately led to the launch of Her Voice, a nonprofit that aims to help teens prevent dating violence. Using events and a podcast, the group is evolving to spread potentially life-saving messages. "We felt that…...