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07/30/2018

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World's biggest ship drew crowds to Old Point

Monday, Jul 30

The British-built SS Great Eastern was so colossal that thousands crowded Old Point Comfort in August 1860 to see the world's biggest ship.

Years after terrifying plane incident, Hampton native is promoting her book and short film

Twenty-three years ago, Hampton native Rachel Neal was burned by a fire that destroyed a JetBlue plane on which she was a flight attendant. After going through lots of medical procedures and a few careers, she's got a new book out and a short film adapted from the book.

Local schools score grants; get tax-free school supplies this weekend

Several local organizations have been awarded grants to help fight drug and alcohol abuse in their communities.

Records show marijuana charges, convictions fall more heavily on black Virginians

Statewide court records show racial disparities in disposition of first-time charges for marijuana possession in Virginia.

Big South football has fought to maintain its automatic bid

Six this year, eight next year, and seven the year after that. Big South football's numbers fluctuate, but the automatic bid remains.

Hampton teen with cancer gets a new room

A Hampton teen Adia Lorenzo, who is battling ovarian cancer gets a new bedroom makeover with the help of the Roc Solid Foundation and Gwaltney Foods.