The remnants of Hurricane Ian are set to move up the East Coast to end the week. Expect rain, wind, and tidal flooding throughout the weekend. Many organizations have canceled scheduled events due to the impact of Tropical Storm Ian. Get a list of canceled and rescheduled events below. J&A Racing in partnership with the…… Continue Reading
Neptune Festival, Crawlin’ Crab Marathon, and More Events Cancelled in Hampton Roads This Weekend
The remnants of Hurricane Ian are set to move up the East Coast to end the week. Expect rain, wind, and tidal flooding throughout the weekend. Many organizations have canceled scheduled events due to the impact of Tropical Storm Ian. Get a list of canceled and rescheduled events below. J&A Racing in partnership with the…… Continue Reading
Virginia Zoo Welcomes Malayan Tiger and Red Pandas to Asia-Trail Exhibit
The Virginia Zoo has welcomed three new residents to the Asia-Trail of the Tiger exhibit. According to a press release, a female Malayan tiger named Cahaya arrived at the zoo in late May and explored her exhibit for the first time in early August. Early last week, the zoo introduced two new female red pandas,…… Continue Reading
Where to Score Free Coffee on National Coffee Day
September 29th is National Coffee Day and you can celebrate with deals on your favorite cup of Joe. Check out a list of participating restaurant and chain deals below. Barnes & Noble The bookstore’s cafe is offering free tall hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any baked item. Burger King Royal Perks members…… Continue Reading
How To Make TikTok’s Latest Food Trend: Butter Boards
Butter boards are spreading across TikTok to Instagram. The viral videos show users spreading softened butter onto a board and topping it with goodies like olive oil, roasted tomatoes, and honey. The new take on a charcuterie board was created by chef Josh McFadden and made popular after food blogger Justine Doiron, who shared a…… Continue Reading
Old Dominion University Alum Assumes Role as Commodore of Submarine Squadron Twenty
Submarine Squadron Twenty held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, Sep. 16. Capt. Eric Cole relieved Capt. John Cage as the squadron’s commodore, in a ceremony held at the base chapel. Cole, the incoming commodore, is a native of Carrollton, Georgia. He received his commissioning from the U.S. Naval…… Continue Reading
Are You Using These Emojis Wrong? These Are the Most Commonly Misunderstood Emojis
Have you ever been confused by the use of an emoji? You’re not alone. This week, Adobe released a study on emojis and shared the three most MISUNDERSTOOD emojis are the cowboy hat face, cherries, and the upside-down face. According to “Emojipedia,” the cowboy represents “exuberance, whimsy, confidence, or adventure.” It’s also used in the…… Continue Reading
Are You Using These Emojis Wrong? These Are the Most Commonly Misunderstood Emojis
Have you ever been confused by the use of an emoji? You’re not alone. This week, Adobe released a study on emojis and shared the three most MISUNDERSTOOD emojis are the cowboy hat face, cherries, and the upside-down face. According to “Emojipedia,” the cowboy represents “exuberance, whimsy, confidence, or adventure.” It’s also used in the…… Continue Reading
“Heroes Sail Free:” New Program Offers FREE Cruises From Florida to the Bahamas to Military, First Responders, and Educators
Margaritaville at Sea has launched its “Heroes Sail Free” program offering FREE cruises from Florida to the Bahamas for current and former U.S. military members, fire, police, and EMS personnel, and educators. Eligible travelers can book a cruise through the “Heroes Sail Free” program, coordinated in partnership with e-commerce site GovX, on sailings from Sept. 9…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Destiny Torres
Seaman Destiny Torres, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, serves aboard the Navy’s newest warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, was commissioned July 30 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “If there is one thing that history has shown us from the days of antiquity it is that the stakes…… Continue Reading