Camp health care
The goal of the camp was to expose the campers to the careers available to them in health care. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/07/01/camp-beacon-provides-high-schoolers-with-knowledge-about-health-care-careers/
The complicated lives of Civil War soldiers
Endview’s week-long camps are designed to immerse young Civil War buffs in battlefield life. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/in-our-hometown/2018/07/02/this-summer-these-kids-are-spending-a-week-in-a-very-different-world/
Who let the dogs in?
Running with 150 volunteers at the Hampton Roads chapter, Dogs on Deployment is a nonprofit pet fostering program that works almost like a dating site. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/07/03/hampton-roads-matchmaking-service-is-continuing-to-help-pets-find-foster-homes/
It’s a cluster
In 2017 Hampton had the No. 1 crash cluster for the year with 108 crashes reported at Build America Drive/Mercury Boulevard/Power Plant Parkway/Power Plant Way/ Todds Lane. Also in the state’s top 10 last year was Coliseum Drive/Mercury Boulevard with 57 total crashes. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/07/06/where-are-the-crashes-happening-in-hampton-newport-news/
A clear pathway
Starting just three years ago, the Hampton School Board officially entered into a partnership with Ford Next Generation to create career academies in the public high schools. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/07/06/heres-how-hamptons-high-schools-are-paving-a-pathway-for-student-success/
Here’s a couple more stories people were talking about:
Food safety regulations have been updated. Here’s what you need to know
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.
Here’s how Hampton tries to combat youth violence through basketball
Hampton Hoops has been described by the city as more than just basketball. READ MORE.