The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office is encouraging residents to donate blood during the annual Mayor's Cup Blood Drive as the city seeks its ninth consecutive championship while...
Virginia Wesleyan University and the Virginia General Assembly honored the late Cecelia “Cee Cee” Tucker with a posthumous honorary doctorate and legislative resolution, recognizing her decades...
Rev. Dr. Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips reflects on the spiritual and communal significance of Advent, encouraging readers to embrace hope, joy, love, and meaningful acts of giving during...
Suffolk’s S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation will host its 12th Annual MLK Day of Service on January 19, 2026, uniting residents, leaders, and educators to honor...
Delceno Miles — founder and CEO of The Miles Agency — was named Virginia Beach’s 73rd First Citizen on November 15, 2025, in recognition of her...
The month of April 2025 brings a series of impactful events to the Hampton Roads area, including the Norfolk NAACP officer installation, a job loss recovery...
Ian Lindo, a senior at I.C. Norcom High School, has been named Operation Homefront’s 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the Coast Guard. Recognized for...
April Woodard, host of WTKR’s Coast Live and a respected journalist with over 25 years in media, has been awarded the prestigious Silver Circle Award by...
Doris Williams, at 91, continues her legacy of service. From caring for her family to serving in the Virginia Defense Force and supporting her Norfolk community,...
The Hampton Roads Black Radio Announcers Association recently celebrated the induction of local radio legends, along with honoring community service through the Presidential Volunteer Lifetime Achievement...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
