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08/27/2018

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'Human computer' turns 100: Katherine Johnson says, 'I'm just lucky'

Sunday, Aug 26

Katherine Johnson, the former NASA Langley "human computer" who went from hidden figure to national celebrity, turns 100 years old on Aug. 26.

National truck driver shortage keeps Newport News school busy

There's a national shortage of truck drivers, which affects the price of products. Newport News' Shippers' Choice driving school perspective on situation.

Why haven't U.Va., Hokies produced great running backs recently?

Last year, the Cavaliers and Hokies ranked last and next-to-last, respectively, among the ACC’s 14 teams in yards per carry, continuing a decade-long rushing decline for the commonwealth’s most visible programs.

NASA craft approaches asteroid to study its origins, how big a threat it poses to Earth

A NASA spacecraft is approaching asteroid Bennu as part of a long-term mission to study its origins and its potential threat to Earth, with NASA Langley entry, descent and landing technology on board,

African Landing Day in Hampton celebrates culture, ancestors

The 11th annual African Landing Day in Hampton commemorates the 399th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans brought to work in English-occupied North America.

Peninsula-area schools look to end football state title drought

Peninsula District and Bay Rivers District schools have not produced state football titles since 2010 and '11.