4th of July is almost here and you can celebrate with discounts and freebies on donuts, drinks and more! Get a list of deals below: 7-Eleven: Starting July 1, there will be 11 days to redeem a coupon for a small Slurpee drink. Just grab the deal from your 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty members’ accounts and redeem…… more »
Yearly Archives: 2022
Foodbank to Host “Summer Food Service Program” for Kids in Need in Hampton Roads
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore will host a “Summer Food Service Program” for local children in need this summer. The program will help feed kids who typically rely on school lunches and packed weekend meals during the school year, David Brandt, a spokesperson for the Foodbank, told 13 News Now. According to…… more »
Call 988: New Suicide Hotline Number to Launch in July
On July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is updating its number to 988. You will be able to call, text, or start an online chat through 988. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. The current…… more »
Service Member Spotlight: Lt. Matthew Starr, from Norfolk, Va
Lt. Matthew Starr, from Norfolk, Va., conducts pre-flight maintenance checks on an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in the Baltic Sea during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in…… more »
4th of July in Hampton Roads: 2022 Fireworks and Festival Guide
The 4th of July weekend is approaching! Make your plans now to enjoy firework displays and Independence Day celebrations throughout Hampton Roads. CHESAPEAKE: Sunday, July 3rd: Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate America’s Birthday with the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, providing stirring patriotic sounds. Following the concert, fireworks by Pyrotecnico will illuminate the dark sky after sunset. Bring your own…… more »
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Delivers U.S. Flags to Local Funeral Home in Honor of Flag Day
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard delivered 137 U.S. flags to a local funeral home to honor fallen veterans this Flag Day. The tradition began six years ago when Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Veteran Employee Readiness Group partnered with Sturtevant Funeral Home to create the “Retire Your Flag Program.” Citizens are invited to bring flags no longer…… more »
Pittsburgh Grandma ‘Whooped’ Steelers Players at Pickleball
A Pittsburgh grandma recently “whooped” some Pittsburgh Steelers in pickleball but had no idea who she was playing against! screenshot of a group photo with “these guys” went viral after the woman’s daughter posted it on Twitter. 64-year-old Meg Burkardt texted her daughter a photo of a recent game that she “rolled up” to saying, “Started…… more »
Max Scherzer Sponsors Dog Adoption Fees at New Jersey Animal Rescue
New York Mets‘ ace, Max Scherzer, is giving back to his community. Mets insider Pat Ragazzo tweeted that Scherzer and his wife Erica will sponsor all adoption fees for all dogs over 30 pounds who are adopted from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey through June 12. Max Scherzer and his wife Erica…… more »
Service Member Spotlight
Newport News native serves aboard USS Harry S. Truman Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Kahron Sharpezotten, from Newport News, Virginia, speaks over the 3MC aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Mar. 5, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet…… more »
Ryan Fitzpatrick Texts Teammates an Apparent Retirement Message
After 17 years in the NFL, Ryan Fitzpatrick appears to have announced his retirement. The quarterback texted teammates a message with a very long list of names of players he’s played with, along with the words, “Forever grateful for the magical ride.” Teammate Fred Jackson posted it on Twitter with his own message of appreciation saying, “Congrats on…… more »