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North Carolina declares a state of emergency as 150-mph Hurricane Michael makes landfall on Florida Panhandle

Wednesday, Oct 10

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Wakefield said that the worst rains will be to the storm's north. Three to 6 inches are expected for the Hampton Roads region, with some localized higher amounts. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected.

Newport News bridges notion of statewide 'Shipbuilder's Day'

The Newport News City Council reviewed the legislative priorities it plans to push for in the General Assembly. The idea that drew the most discussion was about a potential "Shipbuilder's Day."

VersAbility introduces new facility with anniversary art show

Versability will celebrate its 65th anniversary on Thursday with an art expo event at its new space in Newport News' City Center.

Refunds for massive delays on Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel already totaling thousands of dollars

The fund was set up and will be paid for by Chesapeake Tunnel Joint Venture, the company constructing a new parallel tunnel at the Thimble Shoal Channel.

USNS Comfort deploys Wednesday to South, Central Americas

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis announced Comfort's move as a humanitarian mission in August. The USNS Comfort will travel between ports including Esmeraldas, Ecuador; Riohacha and Turbo, Colombia; and Puerto Castilla, Honduras, with an additional port visit to be named in Peru.

W&M, Mitchell hope comeback victory just the beginning

Led by quarterback Shon Mitchell, William and Mary's dormant offense scored two touchdowns in the final seven minutes Saturday to defeat Albany