In January 2021, Portsmouth City Council appointed themselves to various boards and commissions with the expectation they attend the meetings and report back when needed. But a Virginian-Pilot review found that council membersâ overall meeting attendance has been poor since then. Vice Mayor DeâAndre Barnes and councilman Mark Whitaker havenât attended any meetings this year outside of joint meetings held with the council, according to minutes and information provided by the city. Others have attended less than half of the time, such as councilmen Paul Battle and Chris Woodard. Read more in the Sunday Main News section 
Killam Avenue, the stretch of road that runs parallel and in between Norfolkâs upper Colley Avenue and Hampton Boulevard, is known for a few things. Itâs likely best recognized for its close proximity to Old Dominion University, with multiple dorms, apartment buildings and houses located near, or on it, that serve as home to many of the universityâs students during the school year. Itâs also known for the multiple shootings and other crimes that have occurred there over the years. One Twitter user recently referred to it as âKill âem Avenueâ after a shooting during a house party held there last weekend left two people dead and seven injured. A review of The Virginian-Pilotâs archives found eight shooting incidents occurring since 2011 along the section of Killam Avenue located near ODU, which stretches from 37th to 51st streets. Out of those eight incidents, four people died and 17 were injured. Read more in the Sunday Main news section Interested in discovering wines from underrepresented groups? Thereâs a wine club subscription for that. Prefer to drink local? Thereâs a wine club for that. Is natural wine your jam? Thereâs a wine club for that, too. A wine club subscription is a convenient way to discover new wines from around the world, curated by experts. Itâs also a great way to expand your palate and hone your tasting skills while learning about the infinite world of wine.
Read more in the Sunday Break section Entrepreneurs Scott and Lauren Janney were well on their way to opening a coffee shop in Hampton Roads â complete with a magazine wall â when the pandemic hit. The couple, who also owns an insurance business in Chesapeake, was excited to delve into a less regulated and more lighthearted business endeavor. They allocated funds, began their search for commercial space and developed a few design ideas. âWe agreed we wanted a large focal wall full of magazines for people to sit, disconnect and enjoy,â Scott Janney said. In March 2020, they put their idea on the back burner because they, like so many other small-business owners, had no idea what the future looked like. Although they kept the coffee shop dream burning, the Janneys were disappointed when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the removal of magazines from commercial spaces to help stop the spread of COVID. Read more in the Sunday Work & Money section
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