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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
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Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander to keynote 900 Men Strong Scholarship Awards Breakfast
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander will deliver the keynote address at the 14th annual 900 Men Strong Scholarship and Community Services Awards Breakfast. The ceremony will be held Saturday, April 12 at the Chesapeake Conference Center from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. During the breakfast, multiple male high school students will be awarded $1,500 scholarships for their academic excellence. To be eligible to apply for the scholarships, the graduating senior is required to be in good standing at a Hampton Roads high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. This year's theme and purpose is 'Making a Difference through Education.' To date, more than $82,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 75 students. To purchase tickets to the event, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
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Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander to give State of the City address
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander is expected to give the State of the City address Friday afternoon. The address is expected to last from noon to 2 p.m. and will take place at Hilton Norfolk The Main, located in the Selden Market. During the address, Alexander is expected to discuss the accomplishments of the past year, address challenges and provide a glimpse into the future. 10 On Your Side's Brett Hall will be in attendance and provide updates throughout the day. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pinwheels for Prevention event to take place in Norfolk for Child Abuse Prevention Month
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Norfolk will be hosting a Pinwheels for Prevention event in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 8 at City Hall starting at 10 a.m. Pinwheel planting will take place following Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander's remarks. According to a release, the planting helps to serve as a reminder of Norfolk's commitment to keeping children safe from abuse and neglect. Those who are interested in attending the event are asked to wear blue to show support. For information on Norfolk family support services, click here or call 757-664-6370. To learn more about signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, click here. Individuals who believe they have witnessed child abuse or neglect are asked to contact the Norfolk Child Abuse Hotline at 757-664-6022 or 1-800-552-7096. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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Norfolk to hold ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off year-round cruises
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The City of Norfolk is getting ready to start off their year-round cruises with a ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Half Moone Cruise Center Tuesday morning. The Carnival Sunshine, which holds up to 3,700 guests, will be the first cruise of the year. Carnival said they expect to sail a total of 150,000 guests annually from Norfolk — a feat only possible due to recent renovations to help with customer flow. Renovations almost complete to enhance cruise operations in Norfolk The $12 million renovation includes a new walkway to allow for more passengers to debark at one time and an improved space for customers to pick up their luggage before going through new customs checkpoints. Due to all of the renovations, Carnival will now offer six-to-eight-day itineraries to The Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and the Eastern Caribbean out of Norfolk. Carnival announces new cruises out of Norfolk for 2026-27 Work will continue throughout the season, however, to continue to improve access for traffic dropping off passengers. All of the improvements are expected to bring over $19 million to the city annually, according to officials. The ribbon cutting is expected to take place around 10 a.m. at the Half Moone Cruise Center. Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander, Nauticus Executive Director Stephen Kirkland and Carnival Vice President of Port Operations David Candib will be in attendance. 10 On Your Side's Nick Broadway will be at the event and will provide updates throughout the day. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
