Might as well read
The inmates enjoy the jail’s reading program for a variety of reasons: It relieves boredom, they learn, some just like to read, and “it helps them pass the time.” READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/05/13/inmates-at-this-jail-love-to-read-and-they-need-more-books/
An old building for a new beginning
After years of revolving business uses, vacancy and neglect, the historic Hampton Post Office has sprung back to life. The East Queen Street landmark, open since January 2017 as an event venue, now is not only booked most weekends but two or three days during the week. READ MORE.
More money for schools
Newport News’ general fund increased to $486.5 million, a $451,000 increase from 2018. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/05/16/here-are-a-few-things-you-need-to-know-about-newport-news-fiscal-year-2019-budget/
A bad idea
To help readers understand the impact that oil rigs sitting off our coast might have to the Navy that sails those waters, Southside Daily, HNNDaily’s sister publication, interviewed Joseph Bouchard, PhD, who retired from the Navy in 2003 as a captain. During his 27 years of active duty service, Bouchard served as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer and commanded the destroyer USS Oldendorf. Bouchard also served as commander of Naval Station Norfolk from 2000-2003. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/05/17/oil-exploration-could-hamper-military-operations-former-naval-station-norfolk-commander-says/
The numbers don’t lie
Newport News released its crime statistics (January-March) for this year. Here are some highlights. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/05/18/if-youre-wondering-how-much-crime-theres-been-in-newport-news-so-far-here-are-the-stats/