Community News

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (370+ words) WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg City Council was the first to sign off on a new library agreement that keeps all three Historic Triangle localities in the Williamsburg Regional Library system. Council members approved the proposed agreement during their Thursday meeting. The…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (129+ words) Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander said the new YMCA represents an investment in Kindred, according to WAVY.com. The new facility is expected to provide services and programs for both younger and older community members, supporting quality of life and development…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (467+ words) Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship. Operation Akarpos has been launched to guard against abuse of remote working, says a senior officer. TOKYO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Dozens of protesters lined up in front…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (379+ words) In March 2025, Daniil Prokofev decided to run from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology to his house, an eight-mile stretch. As he suspected many people do, he conducted a Google Maps search to plan the route. As he…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (300+ words) Norfolk's William A. Hunton YMCA is one step closer to moving to its new home. The United States has barred a Fiji-based man working for the Chinese state over alleged bribes to local officials, the State Department said.Zhao and his…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (502+ words) My Ride made the trip to Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island for the Audrain Newport Concours D'Elegance where many Connecticut residents traveled to show off their rare cars. CHICAGO, Oct 7 (Chicago) - Seven current and former students at…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (200+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Suffolk Public Schools have both announced that their school systems have reached 100% accreditation across their 103 schools for the 2026-27 school year. Accreditation shows whether a school meets state requirements under Virginia's School…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (147+ words) By Jim Faust Lynchburg Lions Club The Lynchburg Lions Club presented a check for $10,000 to the Village of Lynchburg for use in the new community park near the Covered Bridge. The Lions Club donates to many community service projects throughout…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (514+ words) GOSHEN — Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County has received a $15,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through the Thriving Communities Grant Program, an effort to support continued workforce development, career exploration and college field trips. The grant is part of Norfolk Southern's…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (747+ words) The three men vying for Alexandria mayor faced off Monday night in a forum at the Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center. Incumbent Mayor Jacques Roy is running against Alexandria City Councilman Malcolm Larvadain, who represents District 1, and businessman Lorenzo Davis…...