AMC Theatres announced moviegoers will have to wait even longer before returning to movie theaters. The company announced in a news release the new reopening date is expected in “late to mid-August,” due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. With the new delay, Disney fans will have to wait even longer for much-anticipated movies like Mulan, among others.…
State Fair of Virginia canceled due to pandemic
The State Fair of Virginia will not happen this year due to COVID-19 concerns. The State Fair posted on their website the following message: “We took our time looking at all of the different ways to make the event work under the current COVID-19 limitations. That included attendance, social distancing, face masks, temperature checks and other CDC and…
Everything Coming and Leaving Netflix in August 2020
Netflix has released its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming site in August. The new slate features the return of several fan-favorite series, including Selling Sunset season 3 and Lucifer season 5. A handful of classic movies, including Jurassic Park and the Ocean’s Twelve and Thirteen, will also become available along with new comedy specials featuring Rob Schneider and Sam Jay.…
Protecting Your Pets from the Heatwave: A List of What You Should Look Out For.
With temperatures soaring in Hampton Roads it’s important to keep yourself and your pets safe. According to PETA, In 2019 alone, fifty-three animals endured heat–related deaths and another 126 were rescued from the heat. Keep your pet safe with the following tips from the ASPCA: Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, which include excessive panting or difficulty breathing,…
Hampton Roads under ‘Excessive Heat Warning’
The National Weather Service has issued an ‘Excessive Heat Warning’ throughout all of Hampton Roads until Monday night. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 114 degrees. The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. The warning is for the following areas: Chesapeake; Hampton; Poquoson; Newport News; Norfolk; Portsmouth; Suffolk; Virginia…
Newport News’ namesake ship, USS Newport News, Returns from Deployment
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) transits to Naval Station Norfolk, July 18, 2020. Newport News returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a seven-month deployment in support of national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred Coffield/Released)
MEAC Sports Suspends all Fall Sports Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Norfolk State football season is off. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announced today that all fall sports are cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The decision comes one week after the Division II CIAA decided to cancel football. Hampton University, a HCBU and former MEAC member, announced earlier this week it was also cancelling all fall sports.…
Virginia enacts nation’s first COVID-19 workplace safety standards
The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board approved temporary standards Wednesday that enact widespread protections for workers during the coronavirus pandemic, requiring employers across the state to maintain physical distancing, workplace sanitization and information sharing. Virginia is the first state in the country to ensure such protections. For more visit WAVY.com
VHSL proposals for return of high school sports don’t include football in the fall
In a special session in Charlottesville on Wednesday, the executive committee of the Virginia High School League received three proposals for reopening sports and activities, including flipping fall and spring sports. Though football is included in two options, it’s all but certain football won’t be played in the fall of 2020, though a final decision…
Gov. Northam to ramp up enforcement of face coverings
Governor Northam hosted a press conference on July 14th to address the increase in cases in Hampton Roads. Northam sited non-compliance with face covering rules and physical distancing in restaurants and other gathering places is leading to the increases, and there’s been a significant uptick in cases (about 250% since May) in people ages 20-29.…