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Newport News

Jefferson Lab Oversight Roles Filled

NEWPORT NEWS—The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Craig Ferguson to lead the Thomas Jefferson Site Office (TJSO) at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News. As TJSO manager, Ferguson will lead in the oversight and contract...

Hampton University President Shares Ten-Year Strategic Plan

NEWPORT NEWS-Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams shared the learning institute’s “Elevating Hampton Excellence” Strategic Plan 2023-2033 with a crowd of more than 90 people composed of community and business leaders, Hampton University alumnae, and other interested citizens at...

“Sips And Trips” Docking At The Mariners’ Museum On June 24

NEWPORT NEWS—For the second year in a row, The Mariners’ Museum will hold its newest event, Sips & Trips on Saturday, June 24 starting at 6:30pm. The Mariners’ Museum is located at 100 Museum Dr. in Newport News. Combining two...

Sister Cities Newport News Welcomes Newest International Partner

NEWPORT NEWS-Sister Cities Newport News (SCNN) held its 13th Annual International Breakfast from 8am to 9am on Friday, June 16, at the David Student Ballroom at Christopher Newport University. This year’s breakfast was open to the public to witness...

Severe Weekend Weather Conditions Continue To Affect Businesses In Hilton Village

NEWPORT NEWS-Many Historic Hilton Village businesses were affected by damaging storms that blew through the area during late afternoon on Friday, June 16. Strong winds are blamed for downed power lines and a transformer. J.B. Crowley, executive director of...

Newport News-Based ivWatch Expanding Into UK Market

NEWPORT NEWS—Extravasation is the accidental leakage of any liquid from a vein into the surrounding tissue, which can cause serious harm to the patient. Newport News-based ivWatch has been working on a sensor that will identify when an IV...

Turnberry Crossing In Newport News Sold For More Than $8.2 Million

NEWPORT NEWS-A shopping complex on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News was recently sold for more than $8 million. Cushman & Wakefield/Thalhimer reported on Thursday, June 15 that Turnberry Crossing was sold for $8,200,000. The shopping complex is located at 12638...

First Residents Of The Lift & The Rise In Newport News Move In

NEWPORT NEWS—The City of Newport News hosted a housewarming reception on Thursday, June 15, to welcome residents returning to the Southeast Community. In 2019, Newport News received a $30 million Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) grant from the U.S. Department...

Peninsula SPCA Offering Summer Camps For Kids

NEWPORT NEWS—There are still a few spots left for animal-loving youngsters who would enjoy spending time this summer with humane education pets, barnyard animals, and shelter residents. The Peninsula SPCA is offering one-day camps that run from 9am to noon,...

Bird Girl Bottle Shop Slated To Open This Summer In Hilton Village

NEWPORT NEWS-Recent Wilmington, NC, transplants Britt and Derek Lapiska are planning to open a beer garden and pizza shop this summer in Hilton Village. Bird Girl Bottle Shop will be located at 100 Hopkins St. next to Blow Bomb...

Beer, Burgers, And Beards Festival Scheduled In Honor Of Father’s Day

NEWPORT NEWS—The Proper Barbershop and Tradition Brewing Company are teaming up to provide a special day of fun for dads with a Father’s Day Beer, Burgers, and Beards gathering. There will be pint specials, burger specials from Saté Food Truck,...

Darrell K. Williams To Speak At Next IMPACT Peninsula Event

NEWPORT NEWS-Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams will be the keynote speaker at the next IMPACT Peninsula event, presented by Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. IMPACT Peninsula is a series featuring top level executives and business and community leaders from...

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Environmental Aspects Of HRBT Expansion Project Offer Learning Opportunities

HAMPTON – When Ryan Banas was earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, the required curriculum didn’t include history, archeology, or marine science classes. However, all would have been helpful in his current job as...

Virginia Peninsula Chamber Hosting Discussion On Accelerating The Economy July 18

NEWPORT NEWS-The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Christopher Newport University, is hosting an upcoming discussion on key issues impacting the region’s economic development. The event, titled “Rising Tide” and scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, will offer the...

Meet Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener

WILLIAMSBURG-Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener, has been tinkering in the dirt since she was a child. “I’ve been gardening my whole life,” she said. “I started gardening with my dad at home when I was a kid.” For years, Otmar...