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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
After city withdraws security, Virginia Beach carnival employees stuck with nowhere to go
Virginia Beach's Summer Carnival, which has been held annually for more than 30 years, was abruptly cancelled this year three days into the festivities due to 'unanticipated city staffing gaps,' the city manager said. The city signed a service agreement with National Event Management on May 14 to run the carnival, according to records provided by Virginia Beach. Just over a week later, ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb went to the carnival site near Mount Trashmore to inform the organizers they would be pulling their deputies from the event by Sunday, according to Joel Cadwell, owner of National Events Management. Come Sunday, the organizers received an email from a city representative ordering them to cease all operations, Cadwell said. Since the sheriff first delivered word to the organizers, they've had private security firms survey the site. They submitted a plan on Tuesday put together by a private security company in an effort to rectify the situation. Cadwell confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the proposal was denied. 'We will start tearing down tomorrow,' he said in a text message. City Manager Patrick Duhaney said in an emailed statement that 'an event of this size and scope requires public law enforcement officers with the authority to enforce laws, whereas private security alone has limited powers.' The event required increased security due to a fatal shooting that occurred during the event last year, according to a spokesperson for Virginia Beach police. The new security plan included 14 off-duty sheriff's deputies for interior event security and six off-duty police officers working the parking lot and surrounding areas, who would be paid by the event organizers. The sheriff's office was unable to provide the additional deputies. It's unclear how great of an increase this amount was over previous years' security, but Cadwell estimated it was six to eight more deputies. 'Our primary public safety responsibilities come first before private security functions, which are always staffed on an as-available basis,' a sheriff's office spokesperson said in an email. 'We were not comfortable forcing our deputies to work a third-party vendor event.' Duhaney said he made the decision to cancel the carnival after consulting with the sheriff's office and police due to 'unanticipated city staff gaps.' He said he shares the public's disappointment with the cancellation but encouraged the public to attend other city events that are listed on the VB Go app. 'Each permitted event in our city has a robust security plan that undergoes a thorough review process and takes into consideration past years' experience, growing attendance and/or footprint, and safety needs in order to prepare, prevent and respond to needs for this year,' Duhaney said. The cancellation leaves about 150 staff members 'in limbo,' will cause a large amount of food to go to waste and force the company to go without revenue until their next event in about three weeks, Cadwell said. The next event venue is booked up in the meantime so they can't move their equipment, Cadwell said. 'We have nowhere to go until then … so I guess we'll hang around,' he said, adding that staff have an off-site location with living quarters and even a school with a certified teacher for their children. Cadwell partnered on the carnival with Florida-based Deggeller Attractions, who has run the Virginia State Fair for about 60 years. He said it's unlikely the event will return after the way things have unfolded this year. 'Would you come back if this happened to your company?' Cadwell said. Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806,
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
After city withdraws security, Virginia Beach carnival employees stuck with nowhere to go
Virginia Beach's Summer Carnival, which has been held annually for more than 30 years, was abruptly cancelled this year three days into the festivities due to 'unanticipated city staffing gaps,' the city manager said. The city signed a service agreement with National Event Management on May 14 to run the carnival, according to records provided by Virginia Beach. Just over a week later, ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb went to the carnival site near Mount Trashmore to inform the organizers they would be pulling their deputies from the event by Sunday, according to Joel Cadwell, owner of National Events Management. Come Sunday, the organizers received an email from a city representative ordering them to cease all operations, Cadwell said. Since the sheriff first delivered word to the organizers, they've had private security firms survey the site. They submitted a plan on Tuesday put together by a private security company in an effort to rectify the situation. Cadwell confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the proposal was denied. 'We will start tearing down tomorrow,' he said in a text message. City Manager Patrick Duhaney said in an emailed statement that 'an event of this size and scope requires public law enforcement officers with the authority to enforce laws, whereas private security alone has limited powers.' The event required increased security due to a fatal shooting that occurred during the event last year, according to a spokesperson for Virginia Beach police. The new security plan included 14 off-duty sheriff's deputies for interior event security and six off-duty police officers working the parking lot and surrounding areas, who would be paid by the event organizers. The sheriff's office was unable to provide the additional deputies. It's unclear how great of an increase this amount was over previous years' security, but Cadwell estimated it was six to eight more deputies. 'Our primary public safety responsibilities come first before private security functions, which are always staffed on an as-available basis,' a sheriff's office spokesperson said in an email. 'We were not comfortable forcing our deputies to work a third-party vendor event.' Duhaney said he made the decision to cancel the carnival after consulting with the sheriff's office and police due to 'unanticipated city staff gaps.' He said he shares the public's disappointment with the cancellation but encouraged the public to attend other city events that are listed on the VB Go app. 'Each permitted event in our city has a robust security plan that undergoes a thorough review process and takes into consideration past years' experience, growing attendance and/or footprint, and safety needs in order to prepare, prevent and respond to needs for this year,' Duhaney said. The cancellation leaves about 150 staff members 'in limbo,' will cause a large amount of food to go to waste and force the company to go without revenue until their next event in about three weeks, Cadwell said. The next event venue is booked up in the meantime so they can't move their equipment, Cadwell said. 'We have nowhere to go until then … so I guess we'll hang around,' he said, adding that staff have an off-site location with living quarters and even a school with a certified teacher for their children. Cadwell partnered on the carnival with Florida-based Deggeller Attractions, who has run the Virginia State Fair for about 60 years. He said it's unlikely the event will return after the way things have unfolded this year. 'Would you come back if this happened to your company?' Cadwell said. Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806,
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival to close due to ‘staffing shortages'
VIRGINIA BEACH — The Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival is closing Sunday evening, a city spokesperson wrote in an emailed message to news outlets on Sunday. The closure, after just three days, was made 'because of staffing shortages, including a lack of public safety officers and deputies,' said city spokesperson Ali Weatherton. The carnival began Friday and was due to run almost daily through June 17. Last year, two people were shot at Mount Trashmore Park during the festival, including a 15-year-old girl who died. An 18-year-old man was also injured. The decision to close the carnival 'was made with safety as the top priority, in order to protect the well-being of all attendees, staff and vendors,' Weatherton said in the short statement. What we know so far about the Mount Trashmore shooting
Powys County Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Builth Wells Rotary Club makes £500 donations to two schemes
Two local schemes have received £500 donations from the Builth Wells Rotary Club. Donations were made following a unanimous decision at a recent council meeting. Rachael Hughes, who has organised the Summer Carnival for 17 years, received her cheque from President Rob Evans. This money will go towards helping Builth Fest. Lisa Griffiths, the CEO of The Bracken Trust Cancer Charity, also received £500.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Kawasaki announces discounts of up to ₹45,000 on its bikes, valid till 31st May
Big bikes meet big savings with Kawasaki India's limited-period promotional offer across several of its motorbikes. ₹45,000 on its bikes, valid till 31st May data-item-target-url=/auto/two-wheelers/ data-item-story-segment=N/A> Kawasaki India is offering summer benefits of up to ₹45,000 on its motorcycles. If you've been eyeing a Kawasaki motorcycle, May 2025 might just be the perfect time to make your move. As part of its 'Summer Carnival: Big Rides, Bigger Savings!' campaign, the brand is offering exclusive benefits and cashback offers on a wide range of its bikes, including the much-loved Ninja series, Versys 650, Z900 and more. These offers are valid till 31st May, 2025 or until stock lasts. All benefits listed below are subject to availability and are redeemable against various purchase components like the ex-showroom price, insurance and RTO charges. Additionally, Kawasaki has added a low down payment option, making it even easier for buyers to get started on their Kawasaki ownership journey. Here's a quick look at the bikes included in the offer and the savings you can expect: Kawasaki Ninja 500 The Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with the most benefits worth ₹ 45,000. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 sports motorcycle is available in India as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU) and is offered at an ex-showroom price of ₹ 5.24 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ninja 500 is powered by a 451 cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces 45 bhp at 9,000 rpm and delivers a peak torque of 42.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Additionally, it features a six-speed transmission with a slip-and-assist clutch. Kawasaki Z900 Attracting slightly lower benefits worth ₹ 40,000 is the 2024 Kawasaki Z900. The 2024 Kawasaki Z900 is priced at an ex-showroom price of ₹ 9.29 lakh. This motorcycle features a 948 cc, liquid-cooled, inline-four engine, which is coupled with a six-speed gearbox. It produces a remarkable 123.6 bhp at 9,500 rpm and provides a torque of 98.6 Nm at 7,700 rpm. Buyers can choose from two colour variants, including Metallic Spark Blue and Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Grey. Also Read : 2025 Kawasaki Z900 design patented in India Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R includes an EMI cashback voucher of ₹ 30,000. The ex-showroom price for the Ninja ZX-10R is ₹ 18.50 lakh. It is equipped with a 998 cc inline-four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that produces 200 bhp at 13,200 rpm and a torque of 114.9 Nm at 11,400 rpm. This is paired with a six-speed transmission that includes a standard bi-directional quick shifter. Among its features are a TFT display with smartphone connectivity, various riding modes, dual-channel ABS, cruise control, launch control, engine brake control, and traction control. Kawasaki Ninja 650 Alongside its smaller siblings, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 is also being sold at a discounted price. The middleweight sports tourer motorcycle is fetching a discount of up to ₹ 25,000. With this discount being applied, the motorcycle is available at ₹ 7.27 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ninja 650 is available in one colour option and is powered by a 649 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine mated to a six-speed gearbox with a wet, multi-disc clutch. This unit makes 67.3 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 64.0 Nm of torque at 6,700 rpm. Also Read : 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition launched at ₹ 7.27 lakh Kawasaki Ninja 300 The Kawasaki Ninja 300 is the most affordable sports bike from the Japanese manufacturer and it is being offered benefits worth up to ₹ 25,000 on its ex-showroom price of ₹ 3.43 lakh. Powered by a liquid-cooled 296 cc parallel-twin engine mated to a six-speed gearbox, the Ninja 300 makes 38.8 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 26.1 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. While this bike has been replaced by the Ninja 400 in the global markets, India is one of the last countries to continue selling the Ninja 300. Kawasaki Versys 650 The Kawasaki Versys 650 is available with benefits worth ₹ 20,000. With this discount applied, the price of the motorcycle decreases from Rs. 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs. 7.57 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a prominent model in the adventure touring category. It is equipped with a 649cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that generates 65.7 bhp and 61 Nm of maximum torque, coupled with a six-speed transmission. In terms of features, the motorcycle includes LED lighting, a TFT display with smartphone connectivity, a USB charging port, switchable traction control, and ABS. Also Read : MY2025 Kawasaki Eliminator launched, gets a price hike of ₹ 14,000 Kawasaki Eliminator The Kawasaki Eliminator offers two benefit options: either an EMI Cashback of ₹ 20,000 or free insurance worth the same amount. At the heart of the 2025 Eliminator is a 451cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin engine, engineered for smooth power delivery and responsive acceleration. Featuring a DOHC 8-valve setup, the engine delivers a healthy 44.3 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 42.6 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. A compression ratio of 11.3:1, combined with fuel injection via dual 32mm injectors, ensures crisp throttle response and efficient combustion. Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX The Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX gets the least relief as it includes an EMI cashback voucher of ₹ 10,000. The sports tourer is priced at ₹ 13.49 lakh ex-showroom. It is powered by a 1,099 cc engine that puts out 135 bhp at 9,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 113 Nm at 7,600 rpm. The gearbox on duty is a 6-speed unit, which gets a bi-directional quickshifter. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 03 May 2025, 09:00 AM IST
