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Small business owners in Williamsburg prepare for winter storm while prioritizing community safety
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (299+ words) Small business owners in Williamsburg's historic Merchant's Square are balancing hope for a picturesque snowfall with concerns about keeping their employees and customers safe as winter weather approaches the area. At Spices & Tea, employee Arden Ogilvie expressed the mixed feelings…...
City manager declares state of emergency for Newport News
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (275+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Newport News City Manager Alan Archer declared a state of emergency for the city on Friday night. Public Works crews are out in the city treating roads with salt and de-icing materials, according to the city of…...
Virginia Senate considers 'Lexie's Law' to restrict geriatric parole for violent offenders
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (675+ words) A proposed Virginia law would prevent inmates convicted of serious violent crimes from being eligible for geriatric conditional release, sparking debate at the state Capitol. Senate Bill 209, known as "Lexie's Law," was introduced by State Senator Bill DeSteph and would…...
Team USA athletes balance life outside of competition on Coast Live
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (111+ words) The physical and mental work it takes to compete on the world stage is immense, but there is a life beyond competition. Partnerships with Team USA are helping empower athletes, even as they compete! Team USA athletes balance life outside…...
HU grad and former PepsiCo exec shares life lessons in new book on Coast Live
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (116+ words) Derek Lewis, former executive at PepsiCo and graduate of Hampton University, joins Coast Live to discuss his new book, "Survive and Advance: Lessons on Living a Life without Compromise." Derek Lewis, former executive at PepsiCo and graduate of Hampton University,…...
Future of Holiday Lights at the Beach in question due to boardwalk damage
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (147+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The future of the famous Holiday Lights at the Beach drive-thru experience at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront may be in question due to damage and maintenance of the concrete boardwalk path. For decades, the Holiday Lights event…...
Lake renaming in Chesapeake honors fallen officer, family shares their thoughts
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (459+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " A Chesapeake lake is getting a new name to honor a local police officer who died in the line of duty more than a decade ago, bringing both painful memories and healing to his grieving family. Oak Grove…...
Waves of Care on Coast Live
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (103+ words) Waves of Care is a one-stop opportunity for residents to learn about support and resources available " no appointments or barriers. HAMPTON ROADS, VA'Waves of Care is a community fair designed to bring essential resources " housing, health, personal care, benefit assistance,…...
Police cite weather, safety concerns in CODI Alert for 3 missing Portsmouth girls
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (356+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " A CODI Alert remains active for three girls who have been missing for four days after disappearing from a Portsmouth behavioral health facility, according to Virginia State Police. Police say 12-year-old Forever Scott, 16-year-old Darsha McAllister, and 14-year-old…...
New Year New Outlook on Coast Live
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (89+ words) Erin Clifford, a USA Today bestselling author of Wellness Reimagined and trusted broadcast contributor, offers a refreshing alternative to failing resolutions. New Year New Outlook on Coast Live HAMPTON ROADS, VA'As January marches on, many people are already watching their…...