Hard cider, anyone?
Sly Clyde Ciderworks, a new family-run enterprise in Phoebus, embraces the unique. Using only Virginia-grown apples, the company has begun distributing its alcoholic ciders to restaurants and bars throughout Hampton Roads and hopes to open a tasting room on East Mellen Street this summer. READ MORE.
Kiddie porn guy was a city employee
It is currently the city’s policy to run a background check on positions that involve money, minors, entry into people’s homes, technology and public safety. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/25/hampton-didnt-do-a-background-check-on-this-former-employee-a-felon-heres-why/
Help for homeless students
In 1987, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act became law. It required that states review and revise policies to help homeless students enroll immediately, according to a Federal Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program Profile. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/26/heres-how-hampton-city-schools-are-helping-homeless-students-succeed/
More jobs
The added workers will be used to build new submarines and aircraft carriers. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/27/state-officials-make-commitment-to-fund-shipyard-and-its-workers/
Food safety
As of July 1, organizations that apply for a temporary food sale permit that are cooking raw meat will have to have a Certified Food Protection Manager. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/29/food-safety-regulations-have-been-updated-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Here’s a couple more stories people were talking about:
Human trafficking victims could see some relief with this new bill
Gov. Ralph Northam signed a bill that adds offenses related to human trafficking to the list of crimes for which bail can be denied. READ MORE.
Buckroe Beach draws crowds the size of thousands for their summer concert series
Kicking off on Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend, this weekly summer concert series features local and cover bands from a wide variety of genres. READ MORE.
