7+ mon, 2+ week ago (31+ words) Dave Brat, Ph.D., of Lynchburg represented Virginia's 7th Congressional District from 2015-2019. He is the senior vice president of business relations at Liberty University. This column reflects his ......

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (289+ words) Good morning, Hampton Roads! "Good Morning America" is coming to Portsmouth. The famed morning news program is sending ABC News" chief meteorologist and chief climate correspondent to spotlight Mercy Chefs, the Portsmouth-based nonprofit humanitarian relief organization, for a live Friday broadcast for its 7-9 a.m. show. The visit is part of the show"s yearlong series, "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful," for which'a correspondent or anchor travels to a new state every week to report on regional culture or local changemakers. This week it"s Ginger Zee, who said she is excited for the chance to be back in Virginia. She has an aunt, uncle and cousins in Hampton. "So it"s really nice that we are going to be able to drop in and see a little bit of their home area because I don"t get to go do…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago (58+ words) Christopher Newport University is proud to be Newport News" hometown university, with open arms and open doors, CNU'President William G. Kelly writes in a guest column. Christopher Newport University is proud to be Newport News' hometown university, with open arms and open doors, CNU President William G. Kelly writes in a guest column. More in Opinion Columnists...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (822+ words) Bob Sinclair Sr. is credited for the company's growth from a single Norfolk station to five. He named BOB-FM for his son, who is the third generation in the family business. Broadcasting titan Bob Sinclair Sr. shaped the world of radio in Hampton Roads. The longtime owner of Norfolk-based Sinclair Communications died on April 20 at 79. His son, Bob Sinclair Jr., and longtime employees carry on his legacy. "He loved the radio business," said Sinclair Jr., whose father named the station BOB-FM for his only son. Sinclair Sr. is credited for the company's growth from a single Norfolk station to five. His father, John Sinclair, founded the company in 1966. Today, the Sinclair portfolio includes AM 790 WNIS, 93.7 BOB-FM, US 106.1, 96X and WTAR (96.5 FM and 850 AM). Sinclair's nine radio stations in Austin, Texas, are managed under Waterloo Media. Sinclair Sr. was a visionary, trailblazer,…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (45+ words) EF Capital Management LLC purchased an 8,583-square-foot multifamily property on 0.2 acres at 410 E. Little Creek Road in Norfolk from H. Lee Addison III Revocable Living Trust, Et. Al. for $615,000. View the latest commercial property transactions in Hampton Roads....

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) Even though the opening date hasn't been announced, The Dome'is already selling tickets. The Dome is part of Virginia Beach's $350-million Atlantic Park project on 20th Street and includes an indoor music hall that seats 3,500 and an outdoor amphitheater that bumps the venue's seating to 5,000. It is expected to host 100 events yearly at the Oceanfront starting in the spring.'Seven shows have been booked and tickets for six are available through livenation.com. Tickets for Joe Russo's Almost Dead band go on sale this week, with presale tickets'available Wednesday. Joe Russo's Almost Dead, music, May 22. Kevin James: "Owls Don't Walk," comedy, June 6. Sarah Millican: "Late Bloomer," comedy, June 15. Diana Krall, music, July 6. Cody Jinks " "The Hippies and Cowboys Tour," music, Aug. 11. Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, music, Aug. 28. Papa Roach & Rise Against: "Rise of the Roach Tour," music, Sept....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (93+ words) It's truly an exciting time for Norfolk State University Athletics and Spartan nation," Dr. Melody Webb said on her Chat & Chew Zoom call. "We are entering a new era, one that's filled with momentum, excitement, opportunity and tremendous pride in our university." It's truly an exciting time for Norfolk State University Athletics and Spartan nation," Dr. Melody Webb said on her Chat & Chew Zoom call. "We are entering a new era, one that's filled with momentum, excitement, opportunity and tremendous pride in our university." More in College Sports...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (79+ words) Solar United Neighbors says participation in its co-op program to install solar panels on residential properties can be a way to hedge against larger electricity bills coming from that increase, and while using carbon-free energy. Solar United Neighbors says participation in its co-op program to install solar panels on residential properties can be a way to hedge against larger electricity bills coming from that increase, and while using carbon-free energy. More in Virginia News...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago (189+ words) The city, Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary are seeking residents to participate in a community art project and enjoy a performance from local band Corduroy Street. The city, Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary are seeking residents to participate in a community art project and enjoy a performance from local band Corduroy Street at the fifth annual Community Appreciation Day. The free event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on the lawn of the community building at 401 N. Boundary St., and will feature music, sno-balls and ice cream, a community art project, craft project, lawn games, board games, selfie station and more. Sno-to-Go will serve free sno-balls and ice cream while supplies last. Corduroy Street, a band made up of William & Mary students, will play from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The community art project, sponsored by the Williamsburg Public Art Council, will offer an opportunity for…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago (1752+ words) Castle Shops, a 37,390-square-foot discount and service-based retail strip center on 2.57 acres, was sold for $5.4 million. Jeff Fritz and Jay O'Donnell represented the seller, while George Fox was leasing adviser. Northbridge acquired Airport Business Center, 1457 Miller Store Road, Virginia Beach, from DSC Partners. Airport Business Center is a hyper-infill, 65,192square foot ClassA shallow bay property on 4.57 acres located adjacent to Norfolk International Airport. Eric Robison and Bo McKown of Thalhimer's Capital Markets Group represented the seller. M.A.R.E. Holdings, LLC purchased a half acre of land at 5129 Singleton Way from Princess Anne/Witchduck Associates 1 for $1.15 million. Marci Phillips represented the buyer. Atlantic Union Bank recently signed a full floor lease for approximately 12,000 square feet at One Columbus Center, located in the heart in Town Center in Virginia Beach. The new tenant's presence brings Armada Hoffler's Town Center office portfolio to 99% occupancy. Divaris Real…...