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Norfolk Treasurer Anthony Burfoot found guilty on 6 counts in federal public corruption trial
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Anthony Burfoot sold his City Council votes to benefit developers for six years and then lied about it when questioned in federal court,
which ain't shit smh
town center is okay
Demonstrators protest Confederate monument in downtown Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A large crowd of people gathered at the Confederate monument in downtown Norfolk for a peaceful protest Wednesday.
The demonstration — called “Disrupt Confederate Monuments” and organized by Disrupt Norfolk VA — started at 4 p.m. at the monument. The group calls the monument “nothing more than a symbol of oppression” on the event’s page. The monument, which was erected in 1907, honors the Confederate dead.
During the demonstration, some protesters chanted things like “Racist monuments gotta go,” “Take down the hate,” “Tear down the monument” and “Black lives matter.” Speakers took turns sharing their thoughts in front of the statue. Microphones were set up to allow people to be heard.
Police blocked off some nearby roads. Streets have since reopened.
Gallery: Norfolk Confederate monument protest
Some people used chalk to write “this is hate” and “SHAME” on the monument. WAVY’s Andy Fox reports police say this is not defacing the monument, since it is written in chalk and can be erased.
In May, someone vandalized the statue by spray painting “SHAME” in yellow.
Photos of Heather Heyer — the woman killed in Charlottesville when James Fields Jr. allegedly plowed through a crowd of protesters following Saturday’s ‘Unite the Right’ rally — were also posted on the statue.
Around 6:45 p.m., police asked demonstrators to leave the monument. WAVY’s Liz Kilmer reports some protesters moved to sidewalks and continued the demonstration and then took to marching on sidewalks throughout downtown Norfolk.
Leaders ended the event around 7:30 p.m. and thanked police for allowing them to march.
A petition has been created calling for the monument to be removed and placed in a museum.
Joe Hamm, one of the petition organizers said, “Our goal here is not to destroy the monument, our goal is not to remove it and get rid of it. We’d like to see it moved to a museum or a place where it can be discussed thoughtfully and understood.”
Governor Terry McAuliffe echoed Hamm Wednesday, saying in a statement that he encouraged the removal and relocation of Confederate monuments in Virginia.
Mayor Kenny Alexander tells 10 On Your Side’s Joe Fisher he wants to see Norfolk’s monument moved to a cemetery. Alexander has asked city council to look into the matter.
Alexander pointed out Wednesday that council decided in September 2015 to keep the monument in place. He says five of the members who voted to keep it in place are still on the council now, but noted “we have a different environment.” Alexander clarified Wednesday that he is not advocating to tear down the monument.
Norfolk College Football Beatdowns 
James Madison routs Norfolk State in final non-conference game
Norfolk State acted as the pier as James Madison’s waves battered its pylons.
The Dukes, defending Football Championship Subdivision champions and current No. 1, routed the visiting Spartans 75-14 in a non-conference game Saturday.
ODU football can't keep up with fast-paced North Carolina, and takes its first loss of the season
About that gap between Old Dominion and Power 5 Conference teams:
It’s still a chasm for the Monarchs, who fell 53-23 to North Carolina on Saturday at Foreman Field.
Unlike in their previous seven games against Power 5 foes, the Monarchs weren’t beaten in the trenches by bigger players or outrun on the edges by faster ones, coach Bobby Wilder said.
Instead, they were overwhelmed by the crisp execution of a fast-paced offense that chewed up yards in big chunks, and then sprinted to the line of scrimmage to get off the next snap.
James Madison routs Norfolk State in final non-conference game
Norfolk State acted as the pier as James Madison’s waves battered its pylons.
The Dukes, defending Football Championship Subdivision champions and current No. 1, routed the visiting Spartans 75-14 in a non-conference game Saturday.
ODU football can't keep up with fast-paced North Carolina, and takes its first loss of the season
About that gap between Old Dominion and Power 5 Conference teams:
It’s still a chasm for the Monarchs, who fell 53-23 to North Carolina on Saturday at Foreman Field.
Unlike in their previous seven games against Power 5 foes, the Monarchs weren’t beaten in the trenches by bigger players or outrun on the edges by faster ones, coach Bobby Wilder said.
Instead, they were overwhelmed by the crisp execution of a fast-paced offense that chewed up yards in big chunks, and then sprinted to the line of scrimmage to get off the next snap.
Most of Norfolk’s public housing could be gone in a decade under ambitious new plan
The vision is ambitious: Demolish more than 1,600 units of aging public housing clustered east of downtown Norfolk over the course of a decade.
Bit by bit, rebuild the area – sometimes called “St. Paul’s” – into mixed-income neighborhoods, where parks, gardens, shops and offices join 1,800 to 2,000 new homes, about a third of them set aside for people who get rental assistance. The overhaul could involve $1 billion in new private and public investment.
It’s the latest and largest in a series of plans to reshape an area where 4,200 low-income residents, including 2,200 children, live in three public housing communities that date to the 1950s.
How exactly will it happen? Who will pay? And where will the residents go? No one knows yet. Already, the plan is drawing criticism from people including Councilman Paul Riddick, who called it “gentrification.”
Of 19 people who spoke before the City Council about the plan Tuesday night, not one supported the current version. Most said they wanted more details about what will happen to the displaced residents of the three communities proposed for demolition: Tidewater Gardens, Young Terrace and Calvert Square.
“I do not see any place for us in your plans,” said Michele Cook, who has lived in Tidewater Gardens for 13 years and is president of its tenant management corporation.
The council was scheduled to decide Tuesday whether to support the vision, but instead delayed a vote indefinitely. Council members said they want time to get residents’ input and make changes to the plan.
“We’ve got to get this right,” Mayor Kenny Alexander said in an interview. “I’m not in any rush that’s going to get in the way of getting it right.”
The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s board already approved the plan, which calls for the authority and the city to work together to make the St. Paul’s transformation a reality. Even if all goes according to plan, the overhaul won’t be finished until around 2030.
Fox NFL Sunday will broadcast from Naval Station Norfolk this weekend
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Fox Sports broadcasters will be at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday and Sunday in honor of the country’s veterans.
On Saturday, NFL Insider Jay Glazer will host a viewing party for the “UFC Fight Night” airing live on FS1 from ODU’s Constant Center. Between fights, Glazer will comment with UFC welterweight fighter Neil Magny, an Army veteran.
On Sunday, the NFL takes over. FOX’s team of Glazer, Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson and Michael Strahan will be live on Pier 10 at the naval station for “FOX NFL Sunday,” beginning at noon.
The “Fox NFL Kickoff” show starts at 11 a.m. from the base and will feature host Charissa Thompson, former Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez and former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who played at Warwick High School in Newport News and at Virginia Tech.
“FOX Sports has a long history of honoring the armed services by broadcasting shows live from military locations around the world,” Fox Sports president and executive producer Eric Shanks said in a release.
“To commemorate this Veterans Day, we’re excited to take (the three shows) to the Naval Station Norfolk to support the servicemen and women who make it possible for us to live in freedom and security.”
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Fox Sports broadcasters will be at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday and Sunday in honor of the country’s veterans.
On Saturday, NFL Insider Jay Glazer will host a viewing party for the “UFC Fight Night” airing live on FS1 from ODU’s Constant Center. Between fights, Glazer will comment with UFC welterweight fighter Neil Magny, an Army veteran.
On Sunday, the NFL takes over. FOX’s team of Glazer, Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson and Michael Strahan will be live on Pier 10 at the naval station for “FOX NFL Sunday,” beginning at noon.
The “Fox NFL Kickoff” show starts at 11 a.m. from the base and will feature host Charissa Thompson, former Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez and former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who played at Warwick High School in Newport News and at Virginia Tech.
“FOX Sports has a long history of honoring the armed services by broadcasting shows live from military locations around the world,” Fox Sports president and executive producer Eric Shanks said in a release.
“To commemorate this Veterans Day, we’re excited to take (the three shows) to the Naval Station Norfolk to support the servicemen and women who make it possible for us to live in freedom and security.”
Fox NFL Sunday will broadcast from Naval Station Norfolk this weekend
NORFOLK
Fox Sports broadcasters will be at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday and Sunday in honor of the country’s veterans.
On Saturday, NFL Insider Jay Glazer will host a viewing party for the “UFC Fight Night” airing live on FS1 from ODU’s Constant Center. Between fights, Glazer will comment with UFC welterweight fighter Neil Magny, an Army veteran.
On Sunday, the NFL takes over. FOX’s team of Glazer, Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson and Michael Strahan will be live on Pier 10 at the naval station for “FOX NFL Sunday,” beginning at noon.
The “Fox NFL Kickoff” show starts at 11 a.m. from the base and will feature host Charissa Thompson, former Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez and former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who played at Warwick High School in Newport News and at Virginia Tech.
“FOX Sports has a long history of honoring the armed services by broadcasting shows live from military locations around the world,” Fox Sports president and executive producer Eric Shanks said in a release.
“To commemorate this Veterans Day, we’re excited to take (the three shows) to the Naval Station Norfolk to support the servicemen and women who make it possible for us to live in freedom and security.”
saw that weather was shitty tho ...
i started to go out there...
IKEA breaks ground on Norfolk, VA store
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Swedish home furnishings store IKEA held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its future Norfolk location Friday morning.
The building will be a 331,000 square-foot store at the northwest corner of Interstate 64 and Northampton Boulevard. The mega-furniture store will feature several areas inside the building, including a children’s play area and a 450-seat restaurant — with Swedish meatballs. It will also have 1,000 parking spots.
The IKEA store will be located near the new Norfolk Premium Outlets.
Local and state officials, including Mayor Kenny Alexander and Governor Terry McAuliffe, were on hand for the ceremony. Gov. McAuliffe called it a big win for Virginia.
“To have an IKEA, it sends a message to those other countries in Europe, if you want to come to America and be successful, come to Virginia, so it really has a ripple effect,” he said.
Mayor Kenneth Alexander said the move brings more than merchandise to the city.
“A couple of million dollars in new taxes, however, IKEA will probably spend about $75 million dollars in construction, creating 500 construction jobs and another 250 permanent jobs,” he said.
Mayor Alexander said the city is looking at ways to accommodate the traffic from new projects in the area.
“Hopefully we will continue to expand our transportation options. Light rail certainly is something that’s on the table,” he said.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Swedish home furnishings store IKEA held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its future Norfolk location Friday morning.
The building will be a 331,000 square-foot store at the northwest corner of Interstate 64 and Northampton Boulevard. The mega-furniture store will feature several areas inside the building, including a children’s play area and a 450-seat restaurant — with Swedish meatballs. It will also have 1,000 parking spots.
The IKEA store will be located near the new Norfolk Premium Outlets.
Local and state officials, including Mayor Kenny Alexander and Governor Terry McAuliffe, were on hand for the ceremony. Gov. McAuliffe called it a big win for Virginia.
“To have an IKEA, it sends a message to those other countries in Europe, if you want to come to America and be successful, come to Virginia, so it really has a ripple effect,” he said.
Mayor Kenneth Alexander said the move brings more than merchandise to the city.
“A couple of million dollars in new taxes, however, IKEA will probably spend about $75 million dollars in construction, creating 500 construction jobs and another 250 permanent jobs,” he said.
Mayor Alexander said the city is looking at ways to accommodate the traffic from new projects in the area.
“Hopefully we will continue to expand our transportation options. Light rail certainly is something that’s on the table,” he said.
IKEA breaks ground on Norfolk, VA store
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Swedish home furnishings store IKEA held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its future Norfolk location Friday morning.
The building will be a 331,000 square-foot store at the northwest corner of Interstate 64 and Northampton Boulevard. The mega-furniture store will feature several areas inside the building, including a children’s play area and a 450-seat restaurant — with Swedish meatballs. It will also have 1,000 parking spots.
The IKEA store will be located near the new Norfolk Premium Outlets.
Local and state officials, including Mayor Kenny Alexander and Governor Terry McAuliffe, were on hand for the ceremony. Gov. McAuliffe called it a big win for Virginia.
“To have an IKEA, it sends a message to those other countries in Europe, if you want to come to America and be successful, come to Virginia, so it really has a ripple effect,” he said.
Mayor Kenneth Alexander said the move brings more than merchandise to the city.
“A couple of million dollars in new taxes, however, IKEA will probably spend about $75 million dollars in construction, creating 500 construction jobs and another 250 permanent jobs,” he said.
Mayor Alexander said the city is looking at ways to accommodate the traffic from new projects in the area.
“Hopefully we will continue to expand our transportation options. Light rail certainly is something that’s on the table,” he said.
wonder when it will be completed
Ocean View Amusement Park was located at the end of Granby Street at Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. The amusement park and its wooden coaster, "The Rocket," were featured in the 1977 movie Rollercoaster. The park closed Labor Day 1978.[1] The Rocket was destroyed as part of the making of television's The Death of Ocean View Park in 1979.[1]
Ocean View Amusement Park had five coasters, including "The Southern Belle", "Leap The Dips", "Figure Seven", and "The Rocket". The history of the park is featured at the Ocean View Station Museum in Norfolk, Virginia.
The demolition of a real-life amusement park in Norfolk, Virginia was excuse enough for made-for-television movie The Death of Ocean View Park. Factual footage of the park's destruction is blended into a fictional plotline by screenwriters John Furia Jr. and Barry Oringer. Mike Connors, Diana Canova, Perry Lang, Caroline McWilliams and James Stephens are among a group of funfair revellers who attend OceanView Park on the Fourth of July. It isn't long before Mother Nature puts on a real fireworks display-a devastating hurricane.
The 2018 MEAC Basketball Tournament is around the corner as this year's tournament takes place March 5-10 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia,. For more information and how to buy tickets, log on www.MEACHOOPS.com.
I thought he went to Kempsville....my sister went to PA, Brother went to Kempsville, I went to Green Run for 2 years before moving back up North for junior/senior years. Still wish I coulda finish HS in Va Beach
...Thalia & POV Elementary...
Kempsville Middle ...
Green Run for 2 years.
Old Dominion Upsets No. 13 Virginia Tech for 1st Win vs. Power 5 Team in History
The Old Dominion Monarchs shocked the No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, pulling off a 49-35upset at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia.
Saturday's win marked the first in ODU history against a Power Five conference team, according to WTKR's Adam Winkler.
Old Dominion made the transition from FCS to FBS in 2013 and joined Conference USA in 2014.
The decisive play occurred with 5:11 remaining in the game when junior quarterback Blake LaRussa threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Jonathan Duhart to break a 35-35 tie.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...a-tech-for-1st-win-vs-power-5-team-in-history
kicking myself in the ass....
wanted to go ...smh....thought they were gonna get blowed out...
0-3 going into that game & looked terrible....
African art museum and hotel proposed near Harbor Park
NORFOLK, Va. — More change could come to the Harbor Park area in Norfolk.
There is a new proposal to add an African culture and art museum with a hotel. Project leaders said this is unlike any museum in the world and they're excited to continue talks with the city.
"A worldwide, major effort is underway to bring the African Museum of Arts and Culture to the Waterside District in Norfolk," said Richard James, the Secretary and Board Member of The Foundation for the Advancement of African Descendants, a nonprofit.
The group is eyeing the property between Harbor Park and the Berkley Bridge for the museum, which will also include a 26-story hotel.
James is estimating the cost at $300 million. He said the funding would be coming from philanthropists and 13 African countries that would be displaying artifacts and art pieces in the museum, but they're not releasing the list of countries yet.
He added that the museum will feature artifacts more than a million years old, as well as other displays.
According to James, this is a project that's six years in the making, something the foundation started when Mayor Paul Fraim was in office.
Residents who came to the announcement Wednesday said this could add to the culture of the city.
"It certainly adds to the culture, not just for African-Americans, but just the history of America and the world. It all ties together," said Bettye Potts who lives in Norfolk.
James said city support has been encouraging and they look forward to watching the project progress.
This is a massive project. The building would have a 26,000 square feet of exhibition space, plus the 26-story hotel.
The City of Norfolk said it received this proposal on Monday and are still reviewing it to better understand it.
It's finally here: Norfolk's Ikea store is open for business
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- The wait is over.
On Wednesday, Norfolk opened a 331,000-square-foot Ikea store complete with a 354-seat restaurant, home furnishings and the largest solar rooftop array in Hampton Roads.
Ikea officials said the new store also houses nearly 10,000 exclusively designed items, 42 inspirational room settings, four model home interiors and a supervised children’s play area.
The store was built in the northwest corner of Interstate 64 and Northampton Boulevard down the street from Norfolk Premium Outlets, which opened in the summer of 2017.
Ikea's grand opening in Norfolk was nearly three years in the making.
This is the second one in the state, and 50th one overall.
To mark the store's grand opening, Ikea promised live music, giveaways, raffles and family-friendly fun that will include balloon artists and face painting.
Plisco said in a statement, "We are excited to offer the Hampton Roads community our unique IKEA shopping experience and affordable home furnishing solutions."
The festivities outside the store -- ahead of doors opening -- included Mayor Kenny Alexander helping Ikea officials with a traditional Swedish log-sawing ceremony -- and a spirited dance-off between the Norfolk State University Spartan and WAVY photojournalist LaVoy Harrell.
https://www.wavy.com/news/local-new...-first-ikea-store-is-opening-today/1913466241
Something in the Water is a music and arts festival that will held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. It was founded by Pharrell Williams, a Virginia Beach native, and is organized by Live Nation Entertainment.[1][2] The event will feature musical artists from many genres of music, including hip hop, R&B, pop, rock, indie, and electronic dance music, as well as art installations. Across the grounds, there will be one stage for music, a pop-up church service provided on Sunday, various art walks across the oceanfront, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
13 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Virginia Beach Municipal Center
A longtime city employee shot and killed 12 people and injured at least four others after opening fire Friday afternoon in the public works building, making it the country's deadliest mass shooting this year.
Police said officers killed the man, whom they did not name, after he fired at them in the city's scenic Municipal Center in Princess Anne, a campus of about 30 brick Colonial-style buildings.
The four injured were all in surgery Friday, Police Chief James Cervera said during a news conference a couple of hours after the massacre.
One officer was shot during the exchange but was saved by his bulletproof vest, the chief said.
"This is the most devastating day in the history of Virginia Beach," Mayor Bobby Dyer said in the news conference. "The people involved are our friends, co-workers, neighbors and colleagues."
https://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/article_777b737e-83e3-11e9-b1d0-dff7ad725d5e.html
Retired champion boxer Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker hit, killed crossing Virginia Beach street
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Norfolk native and Olympic boxing gold medalist Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker was hit and killed at a busy Virginia Beach intersection, police tell 13News Now.
The accident happened just after 10 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Baker Road. Arriving officers found Whitaker had been hit by a car. He died at the scene.
Whitaker's professional career spanned from 1984 to 2001, where he became a four-weight world champion. He won the gold in the 84 Olympics in the Lightweight category, and after retiring, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006.
Sweet Pea was his nickname, and it fit perfectly. Whitaker was a left-hander who slipped in and out of the pocket and rarely gave an opponent an opportunity to land a clean shot.
Whitaker was born in Norfolk and made Hampton Roads his home.
Full Article:https://www.13newsnow.com/mobile/ar...reet/291-128fc419-9612-4b71-84fe-5de86893f91a
Funeral for Pernell "Sweetpea" Whitaker held where he fought in Norfolk
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Mourned far and wide but perhaps no more than right here, Pernell "Sweetpea" Whitaker lay in the center of the very Norfolk arena where he had won so many times years before, this time for a celebration that was as much about where he grew up as it was for the champ himself.
A few thousand people gathered at Scope Arena for an hours-long goodbye that began at 9 a.m. with a viewing followed by a funeral service that included tributes, blessings and a call for the crowd to raise both arms above their heads like Whitaker had so often done when he won a fight.
“The champ is here,” Bishop James E. Jones assured those gathered. “The fight is finally over. … Sweetpea, take your rest.”
From the first declaration that Whitaker was “757’s finest,” eliciting a standing ovation, to the cheers for nearly every mention of Young’s Park, the neighborhood he grew up in, and Booker T. Washington, the high school he attended, Scope swelled with pride for its own.
“He loved this city. He was proud of this city. He was this city,” said Tiara Mizelle, his daughter.
That’s why, perhaps, the biggest applause Saturday followed the announcement of a city resolution to be heard Tuesday that would rename the Norfolk Boxing and Fitness Center near Harbor Park to honor Whitaker.
Full Article:https://pilotonline.com/news/local/article_3dcbd0de-aaf2-11e9-96c6-eb694c83972a.html
ODU hangs on to defeat Norfolk State in debut at S.B. Ballard Stadium
Norfolk State nearly spoiled the party.
The Spartans, guests at a celebration of the opening of Old Dominion’s reconstructed S.B. Ballard Stadium, pushed Old Dominion to the brink Saturday night, before the Monarchs rallied, holding on for a 24-21 win.
A 10-play, 72 yard drive capped by a 2-yard TD drive by LaLa Davis finally put ODU over the top. But not before NSU threatened to ruin an evening years in the making that came with a $71 million price tag.
“They had our number a little bit,” linebacker Lawrence Garner said. “But we bounced back."
NSU took advantage of consecutive fourth quarter interceptions to stun a sellout crowd of 21,944 that came to break a bottle of bubbly over the bow of the Monarchs’ glitzy new stadium. The second pick, by Nhyre Quinerly, set NSU up at the ODU 43. The Spartans pulled ahead when quarterback Juwan Carter rolled in from the right side for a nine-yard touchdown with 5:56 left.
ODU answered with a drive keyed by a 31-yard catch-and-run by receiver Eric Kumah. The Monarchs finally clinched the game with an interception by Lance Boykin with 1:22 left.
“Down 21-17, that’s when you find out what you’re made of,” coach Bobby Wilder said. “A little under six minutes left in the game, and this football team responded.”
The stadium boasts a state-of-the-industry video board, sound system and lights, new field turf, roomier seats with improved viewing angles, a multitude of new concession options and next-level fan amenities that are all more than nice, and long overdue.
But what the team wants most from the new facility is “a lasting home-field advantage,” coach Bobby Wilder said this week. As Saturday showed, ODU has just begun the process of building that.
The Monarchs could not have scripted a better opening drive at their new home. ODU moved 65 yards in 11 plays, keeping the drive alive with a 5-yard option pitch and 5-yard run by Davis on fourth-and-3 and capping it with an 11-yard run by Kesean Strong.
ODU led 14-0 after another crisp drive, but was outscored 21-3 over most of the next three quarters.
NSU pulled within 17-14 on a 1-yard touchdown catch by Shawn McFarland and a two-point conversion with 11:03 left.
The drive started when Devyn Coles intercepted a pass thrown by former starting quarterback Steven Williams, who was lined up at receiver. Momentum swung NSU’s way in the second quarter. Receiver Da’Kendall James turned a short slant pass into a 57-yard touchdown, out-running everyone to cut the ODU lead to 14-6.
The play accounted for more than half of NSU’s 100 first-half yards. ODU had 158, but just 54 in the second quarter, when its first two drives ended with punts and the third with the first half running out.
After a slow start, NSU gained 268 yards to 292 for ODU.
“I think they just made one more play that we did down the stretch,” NSU coach Latrell Scott said. “So you have to give Bobby and his team credit for finishing. I have to give our team a ton of credit for going down 14-nothing, battling back and taking the lead.”
Monarchs quarterback Stone Smartt, expected to be one of three players competing for the starting job, played every offensive snap, and made a strong case to be QB1, completing 17 of 23 passes for 158 yards and running 13 times for 50 yards.
The product of years of methodical planning and nine frantic months of construction, the reconstructed stadium lived up to its billing as a vast upgrade over its cramped and out-dated predecessor, Foreman Field.
ODU spent $67.5 million on the reconstruction, and another $3.5 million on upgrades to the scoreboard and turf.
Given the investment, there was much to celebrate. Pregame pomp began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and fireworks launch, and culminated when an Army parachute team descended with “12th Monarch” and POW/MIA flags, and, for the final flourish, the game ball.
The Monarchs dominated early. But Carter warmed up, eventually completing 19 of 29 passes for 199 yards. And the Spartan secondary came up with timely interceptions, by Quinerly and Devyn Coles.
ODU couldn’t truly celebrate until Boykins plucked a Carter pass, the Monarchs’ second interception and easily the most memorable one to date at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — “Phase 1” of Virginia’s 3-stage coronavirus economic reopening plan starts Friday for most of Virginia, excluding hard-hit areas in Northern Virginia, Accomack County on the Eastern Shore and Richmond City, which all requested delays of at least two weeks.
Phase 1 reopens several types of businesses originally closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and avoid overwhelming Virginia’s hospitals, including salons and barbershops, expands capacity limits up to 50% in churches and non-essential retail, and allows outdoor seating at restaurants at 50% capacity.
Friday case update: 859 new cases, 22 new deaths reported as most of Va. enters phase 1 of reopening
Restaurant dining rooms will still be closed, and gatherings outside of churches will still be held to a 10-person limit, as Gov. Northam’s stay-at-home order is still in effect until June 10.
Beaches are notably still closed to everything except exercise and fishing as part of that June 10 order, and entertainment businesses such as theaters, zoos and amusement parks are still closed. Gyms are also still closed except for outdoor classes.
Childcare centers remain open for children of working families, and summer camps will remain closed in Phase 1.
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No shirt, no shoes, no mask, no service: Governor orders crackdown as coronavirus spikes in Hampton Roads
RICHMOND — With coronavirus cases in Hampton Roads increasing at concerning rates, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday the state will step up enforcement of mask and social distancing rules.
Health and liquor inspectors and other officials will conduct unannounced visits to establishments “as needed” to ensure that businesses are adhering to face-covering
and physical distancing rules, Northam said.
If you own a restaurant or business and you’re not following the regulations, your license will be on the line, and we will not hesitate to take action if needed,” the governor said at a press conference in Richmond.
Top Republicans issued statements criticizing the governor for “threatening” businesses in the midst of a recession and requiring businesses to confront noncomplying customers.
When the mask ordinance first went into effect in May, Northam’s chief of staff, Clark Mercer, said the requirement was aimed at businesses that are “grossly negligent” in not enforcing the mask rules. Northam’s administration said then that they didn’t expect businesses to enforce the order, but rather educate customers about why it’s important to wear a mask.
On Tuesday, Northam encouraged businesses to increase their own enforcement, saying they could refuse service to patrons not wearing masks.
RICHMOND — With coronavirus cases in Hampton Roads increasing at concerning rates, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday the state will step up enforcement of mask and social distancing rules.
Health and liquor inspectors and other officials will conduct unannounced visits to establishments “as needed” to ensure that businesses are adhering to face-covering
and physical distancing rules, Northam said.
If you own a restaurant or business and you’re not following the regulations, your license will be on the line, and we will not hesitate to take action if needed,” the governor said at a press conference in Richmond.
Top Republicans issued statements criticizing the governor for “threatening” businesses in the midst of a recession and requiring businesses to confront noncomplying customers.
When the mask ordinance first went into effect in May, Northam’s chief of staff, Clark Mercer, said the requirement was aimed at businesses that are “grossly negligent” in not enforcing the mask rules. Northam’s administration said then that they didn’t expect businesses to enforce the order, but rather educate customers about why it’s important to wear a mask.
On Tuesday, Northam encouraged businesses to increase their own enforcement, saying they could refuse service to patrons not wearing masks.
Voters bet on casinos as Norfolk and Portsmouth vote to allow gambling
The house always wins.
Casino operators scored big wins in both Norfolk and Portsmouth once absentee ballots had been tallied Wednesday morning, showing overwhelming approval of a pair of referendums clearing the way for casino developments in those cities.
Once all the votes had been tallied Wednesday morning, the “Yes” vote on Norfolk’s referendum won by nearly a 2-to-1 ratio, with 64.4% of the vote, according to unofficial vote counts reported by the Norfolk General Registrar’s Office online.
“While every vote deserves to be counted, the residents of Norfolk have made it clear that they are excited about a resort and casino coming to the Mermaid City,” said Jay Smith, a representative for the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, which will develop the Norfolk casino.
Across the river, Portsmouth’s casino vote was a sure bet as well, with 66.69% of votes tallied Wednesday morning choosing “Yes," according to unofficial tallies from the state Department of Elections website.
The casino projects in Norfolk and Portsmouth were both supported by a bevy of state and local elected officials.
Meanwhile, a vocal opposition group partly backed by a would-be casino competitor had rallied to defeat the Norfolk referendum in recent weeks, citing concerns about environmental issues at the planned site of the casino, potential competition with existing local businesses and problems with transparency and how the deal was made.
A “Yes” result would give the green light to the two groups to get final clearance from the Virginia Lottery Board, which will oversee casino operations in the state, and to eventually start construction on two sites.
In Norfolk, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in partnership with Tennessee billionaire John Yarbrough would build a hotel casino resort along the Elizabeth River, next to Harbor Park.
In Portsmouth, Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming would build it’s hotel-casino complex near the city’s Tidewater Community College campus on Victory Boulevard.
The referendums are a necessary step for each of the five cities selected by the General Assembly to host casino gambling, and Portsmouth and Norfolk weren’t the only places casinos won big on Tuesday.
Similar referendums in both Bristol and Danville turned out the same way, with overwhelming support for approving casino gambling in those cities. Richmond, where the Pamunkey tribe plans to operate a second casino, is expected to hold its referendum next year.
The house always wins.
Casino operators scored big wins in both Norfolk and Portsmouth once absentee ballots had been tallied Wednesday morning, showing overwhelming approval of a pair of referendums clearing the way for casino developments in those cities.
Once all the votes had been tallied Wednesday morning, the “Yes” vote on Norfolk’s referendum won by nearly a 2-to-1 ratio, with 64.4% of the vote, according to unofficial vote counts reported by the Norfolk General Registrar’s Office online.
“While every vote deserves to be counted, the residents of Norfolk have made it clear that they are excited about a resort and casino coming to the Mermaid City,” said Jay Smith, a representative for the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, which will develop the Norfolk casino.
Across the river, Portsmouth’s casino vote was a sure bet as well, with 66.69% of votes tallied Wednesday morning choosing “Yes," according to unofficial tallies from the state Department of Elections website.
The casino projects in Norfolk and Portsmouth were both supported by a bevy of state and local elected officials.
Meanwhile, a vocal opposition group partly backed by a would-be casino competitor had rallied to defeat the Norfolk referendum in recent weeks, citing concerns about environmental issues at the planned site of the casino, potential competition with existing local businesses and problems with transparency and how the deal was made.
A “Yes” result would give the green light to the two groups to get final clearance from the Virginia Lottery Board, which will oversee casino operations in the state, and to eventually start construction on two sites.
In Norfolk, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in partnership with Tennessee billionaire John Yarbrough would build a hotel casino resort along the Elizabeth River, next to Harbor Park.
In Portsmouth, Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming would build it’s hotel-casino complex near the city’s Tidewater Community College campus on Victory Boulevard.
The referendums are a necessary step for each of the five cities selected by the General Assembly to host casino gambling, and Portsmouth and Norfolk weren’t the only places casinos won big on Tuesday.
Similar referendums in both Bristol and Danville turned out the same way, with overwhelming support for approving casino gambling in those cities. Richmond, where the Pamunkey tribe plans to operate a second casino, is expected to hold its referendum next year.
Voters bet on casinos as Norfolk and Portsmouth vote to allow gambling
The house always wins.
Casino operators scored big wins in both Norfolk and Portsmouth once absentee ballots had been tallied Wednesday morning, showing overwhelming approval of a pair of referendums clearing the way for casino developments in those cities.
Once all the votes had been tallied Wednesday morning, the “Yes” vote on Norfolk’s referendum won by nearly a 2-to-1 ratio, with 64.4% of the vote, according to unofficial vote counts reported by the Norfolk General Registrar’s Office online.
“While every vote deserves to be counted, the residents of Norfolk have made it clear that they are excited about a resort and casino coming to the Mermaid City,” said Jay Smith, a representative for the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, which will develop the Norfolk casino.
Across the river, Portsmouth’s casino vote was a sure bet as well, with 66.69% of votes tallied Wednesday morning choosing “Yes," according to unofficial tallies from the state Department of Elections website.
The casino projects in Norfolk and Portsmouth were both supported by a bevy of state and local elected officials.
Meanwhile, a vocal opposition group partly backed by a would-be casino competitor had rallied to defeat the Norfolk referendum in recent weeks, citing concerns about environmental issues at the planned site of the casino, potential competition with existing local businesses and problems with transparency and how the deal was made.
A “Yes” result would give the green light to the two groups to get final clearance from the Virginia Lottery Board, which will oversee casino operations in the state, and to eventually start construction on two sites.
In Norfolk, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in partnership with Tennessee billionaire John Yarbrough would build a hotel casino resort along the Elizabeth River, next to Harbor Park.
In Portsmouth, Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming would build it’s hotel-casino complex near the city’s Tidewater Community College campus on Victory Boulevard.
The referendums are a necessary step for each of the five cities selected by the General Assembly to host casino gambling, and Portsmouth and Norfolk weren’t the only places casinos won big on Tuesday.
Similar referendums in both Bristol and Danville turned out the same way, with overwhelming support for approving casino gambling in those cities. Richmond, where the Pamunkey tribe plans to operate a second casino, is expected to hold its referendum next year.
thats big ....
Norfolk State hangs on against Appalachian State 54-53, earns date with Gonzaga
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Devante Carter made two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining and Norfolk State held on to beat Appalachian State 54-53 on Thursday night in the First Four after blowing an 18-point second-half lead.
The MEAC champion Spartans completed a sweep by historically Black colleges and universities on the first day of NCAA Tournament play, joining Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Texas Southern, which beat Mount St. Mary’s. Norfolk State advanced to face top overall seed Gonzaga on Saturday.
Hampton Roads braces for 2nd winter storm; up to 8 inches of snow expected in some areas
Between 6 and 8 inches of snow is expected in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake with lower accumulations moving west, according to a Thursday afternoon briefing report from the National Weather Service in Wakefield. Around 4 to 6 inches of snow is predicted to hit the southern Peninsula with snow totals around 3 to 4 inches on the northern Peninsula.
“Right now the highest possible snow amounts are from Virginia Beach into North Carolina — pretty close to the coast, actually,” said Cody Poche, an NWS meteorologist.
The approaching snowfall prompted Gov. Glenn Youngkin to declare a state of emergency Thursday.
“I am declaring a state of emergency today to aid in the response to the impending winter weather and to provide additional resources to address potentially high snow accumulations, transportation issues, and the potential for power outages,” Youngkin said in a statement.
Light snowfall starting late Friday morning across the region will grow heavier into the afternoon and evening, the weather service predicts.
On Thursday afternoon, rain fell across the region and forecasters said a quick afternoon burst of 1 to 2 inches of wet snow was possible as temperatures dropped. The conditions were expected to create hazardous roadways for the evening and morning commutes — particularly on the Peninsula, Poche said.
A winter storm advisory was issued for Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina, beginning 5 p.m. Thursday and lasting until 7 a.m. Friday, according to NWS Wakefield. A winter storm watch — which alerts the public of a potential blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain or heavy sleet — for the region begins Friday morning and will be in effect until Saturday morning.
Some school divisions and city services announced delays and closures in anticipation of the storms.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid nonessential travel during the storms. If you must drive, make sure to bring an emergency supply kit — including a flashlight, batteries, jumper cables, warm clothes and boots, a phone charger, ice scraper, snacks and water, according to Readygov.
5 ways to stay safe during a winter storm »
VDOT began pre-treating Hampton Roads’ interstates, primary and high volume secondary roads Wednesday morning, spreading roughly 60,000 gallons of treatment by 5 p.m. Crews will continue pre-treatment preparation Thursday, as crews work 12-hour shifts, continuing until the end of the winter storm.
“All VDOT crews and contractors will be deployed, and the district is working to obtain additional forces from other areas of the Commonwealth,” said Holly Christopher, VDOT communications manager.
Between 6 and 8 inches of snow is expected in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake with lower accumulations moving west, according to a Thursday afternoon briefing report from the National Weather Service in Wakefield. Around 4 to 6 inches of snow is predicted to hit the southern Peninsula with snow totals around 3 to 4 inches on the northern Peninsula.
“Right now the highest possible snow amounts are from Virginia Beach into North Carolina — pretty close to the coast, actually,” said Cody Poche, an NWS meteorologist.
The approaching snowfall prompted Gov. Glenn Youngkin to declare a state of emergency Thursday.
“I am declaring a state of emergency today to aid in the response to the impending winter weather and to provide additional resources to address potentially high snow accumulations, transportation issues, and the potential for power outages,” Youngkin said in a statement.
Light snowfall starting late Friday morning across the region will grow heavier into the afternoon and evening, the weather service predicts.
On Thursday afternoon, rain fell across the region and forecasters said a quick afternoon burst of 1 to 2 inches of wet snow was possible as temperatures dropped. The conditions were expected to create hazardous roadways for the evening and morning commutes — particularly on the Peninsula, Poche said.
A winter storm advisory was issued for Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina, beginning 5 p.m. Thursday and lasting until 7 a.m. Friday, according to NWS Wakefield. A winter storm watch — which alerts the public of a potential blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain or heavy sleet — for the region begins Friday morning and will be in effect until Saturday morning.
Some school divisions and city services announced delays and closures in anticipation of the storms.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid nonessential travel during the storms. If you must drive, make sure to bring an emergency supply kit — including a flashlight, batteries, jumper cables, warm clothes and boots, a phone charger, ice scraper, snacks and water, according to Readygov.
5 ways to stay safe during a winter storm »
VDOT began pre-treating Hampton Roads’ interstates, primary and high volume secondary roads Wednesday morning, spreading roughly 60,000 gallons of treatment by 5 p.m. Crews will continue pre-treatment preparation Thursday, as crews work 12-hour shifts, continuing until the end of the winter storm.
“All VDOT crews and contractors will be deployed, and the district is working to obtain additional forces from other areas of the Commonwealth,” said Holly Christopher, VDOT communications manager.
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, (PIT), is the oldest amateur basketball tournament in the United States and the only postseason camp restricted to college basketball seniors.
The four-day tournament format consists of twelve games (eight teams of eight players each play three games) and has been held annually since 1953.[3] The tournament is recognized by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and European scouts as a showcase for future professional players.[4] Approximately 200 NBA representatives attend the event.
The tournament typically begins the first or second Wednesday that follows the championship game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. All games are played at Churchland High School in Portsmouth, Virginia. Admission to day games is free, single-night general admission tickets are available at the door. Discounted four-day passes are sold at the Portsmouth Visitor Center.
NBA players who are alumni of the Portsmouth Invitational include Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, John Stockton, Tim Hardaway, Ben Wallace, Avery Johnson, Jeremy Lin, Rick Barry, Dave Cowens, and Earl Monroe.
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