HRS: Empowering careers in the skilled trades

The USNS Robert F. Kennedy, the Navy’s newest vessel, is set to arrive at Naval Station Norfolk Wednesday, Aug. 13, for the first time. https://www.wavy.com/news/military/naval-station-norfolk/usns-robert-f-kennedy-to-arrive-in-naval-station-norfolk/

Newport News City Council approved various ordinances Wednesday designed to address housing issues such as neighborhood blight, unsafe living conditions and community nuisance issues. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/newport-news-city-council-takes-steps-to-improve-housing-issues/

A Newport News man was arrested on Tuesday after firearms and methamphetamine were found during a search, deputies said. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/york-county/methamphetamine-firearms-seized-during-search-in-york-co-deputies/

Chesapeake police are asking for the public’s assistance in looking for a man last seen June 26. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-police-look-for-man-last-seen-in-june/

Virginia Beach City Council approved a resolution asking Oceanfront business owners for the voluntary removal of vulgar T-shirts and displays from storefronts in an effort to make the resort area more family-friendly. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/oceanfront-businesses-asked-to-voluntarily-remove-vulgar-storefront-displays/

More than 500,000 passengers traveled through Norfolk International Airport in July, making it the busiest month in the airport’s history. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/514k-orf-sets-all-time-one-month-passenger-record/

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center in Norfolk awarded RQ Construction a $32 million design-build contract for the reconstruction of crosswind Runway 1-19 and the restoration of taxiways at Base Elizabeth City. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/u-s-coast-guard-awards-32-million-for-reconstruction-restoration-at-base-elizabeth-city/

Grammy Award winning artists Jelly Roll and Gwen Stefani are headed to Naval Station Norfolk this October for a free show! https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/grammy-award-winning-artists-jelly-roll-gwen-stefani-headed-to-naval-station-norfolk/

VA hospitals reporting severe staffing shortages https://www.wavy.com/

The driver who crashed into the future home of the Impacto Celestial Church on Big Bethel Road had a medical emergency and died, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office.

New economic numbers show that inflation stayed steady in July.

Virginia Beach City Council approved a resolution asking for the voluntary removal of vulgar displays from shop windows at the Oceanfront.