The Hampton NAACP's 53rd Annual Life Membership Awards, held on October 19 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, celebrated 19 distinguished individuals and organizations for their...
The Chesapeake NAACP's 58th Freedom Fund Gala on October 11 honored local leaders with the Legacy of First Light Award and celebrated the impactful role of...
President Trump's $250 million ballroom project has ignited controversy as demolition of the historic East Wing commences. Critics argue the project bypasses necessary approvals and threatens...
At Norfolk State University’s Wilder Center, sparks flew as Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears faced off in a heated Virginia governor’s debate. With fiery exchanges over...
Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. argues that as artificial intelligence transforms society, the companies driving this revolution must help fund worker retraining, digital equity, and oversight—ensuring no...
At Norfolk State University’s Wilder Center, sparks flew as Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears faced off in a heated Virginia governor’s debate. With fiery exchanges over...
Virginia Beach native Delceno Miles has been named the 73rd First Citizen of Virginia Beach for 2025, recognizing her decades of business leadership, civic service, and...
In a highly anticipated showdown at Norfolk State University, Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears clashed over abortion, taxes, and the Jay Jones text scandal — marking...
A new sign at 29th Street and Orcutt Avenue now honors former Newport News mayor Dr. McKinley Price as “Dr. McKinley Price Way,” unveiled in a...
The newly unveiled Gallery at the Attucks will host Black Voices & Visions through April 3, 2026 — a rich showcase of 50 works by Black...
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.
