Posts Tagged Norfolk
Electric Scooters Sneak into Virginia Markets
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 5, 2018
Reporter Mallory Noe-Payne takes a Bird Scooter for a spin. (Credit: RADIO IQ / Mallory Noe-Payne)
Earlier this week, Virginia Beach began confiscating electric scooters, saying they violate city code. The two-wheeled machines are being dropped off in cities across Virginia, by a company called Bird Scooters. Mallory Noe-Payne went to chase one down.
Va. News Topics: Adjunct Faculty Pay And Padlocks
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 11, 2017
Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
Annoyed residents in a Norfolk neighborhood are calling for a grand jury to investigate a footbridge. And Virginia Commonwealth University is under pressure to increase pay for part-time teachers in its nationally-acclaimed art school. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
Fred Echols has more.
Flood-Proofing Virginia’s Military Bases Could Be A Very Expensive Venture
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 9, 2017
Col. Keith Morrow, U.S. Army (Ret.), Deputy Mission Support Commander talks about flooding issues at Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base. (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo)
You may remember earlier this year when President Trump made a call to the mayor of Tangier Island. The island is slowly disappearing into the Chesapeake Bay, sinking at the same time sea-level is rising at a faster pace due to climate change. Trump told him not to worry. But his Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, is doing the opposite, facing down climate change as a threat to national security.
Recently, top regional brass spent a day with scientists and policymakers at the William & Mary Law School. All agreed, it’s going to be a long, very expensive battle. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
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From NPR News- The outcome of the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary might not be known before June May 21, 2022A likely recount would mean that the race between Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick might not be decided until June 8, the deadline for counties to report their results to the state.
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- US forest chief calls for a pause on prescribed fire operations May 20, 2022The U.S. Forest Service has been facing much criticism for the prescribed fire in New Mexico that escaped its containment lines and joined with another blaze.
- Longtime New Yorker writer, editor Roger Angell has died May 20, 2022Writer Roger Angell died Friday of heart failure, according to The New Yorker.
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- The outcome of the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary might not be known before June May 21, 2022
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- Sue Gray met PM to discuss photos being included in report May 21, 2022The final report about alleged lockdown breaches in Downing Street is set to be published next week.
- Monkeypox: Doctors concerned over impact on sexual health May 21, 2022Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places.
- Moldova should be equipped to Nato standard, says UK's Truss May 21, 2022The foreign secretary says smaller nations should be helped to counter Russian aggression.
- HRT swaps to fix supply shortage for UK women May 21, 2022Pharmacists will be able to give suitable replacements, without needing a brand new prescription.
- Tornado in Germany injures 43 people, police say May 21, 2022Officials said the tornado cut a path of destruction during violent storms in the west of the country.
- Sue Gray met PM to discuss photos being included in report May 21, 2022
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