By Sean C. BowersThe last shot after the Civil War ended was fired on Good Friday, April 14, 1865 that shot killed President Abraham Lincoln who successfully held the nation together by winning the unconditional surrender of the South in a brutal four-year war. That shot mirrored the first shot fired at the January 6, 2021 insurrection, secession, during a coup/ attempted take-over by TRUMP rioters, fueled on hate and lies.Continue reading Donald John Wilkes Booth Trump at The New Journal and Guide.
WASHINGTON, DCThe funeral bell at the Washington National Cathedral tolled 500 times on February 22 to commemorate the half million people who have died in America from COVID-19 since last year. Candles and the names of victims were shown on the cathedrals lifestream as the bell tolled in the background. Later President Joseph R. Biden, Vice-president Kamala Harris and their spouses, held a moment of silence in front the White House.Continue reading National Cathedral Bell Tolls For 500,000 COVID Deaths at The New Journal and Guide.
By Leonard E. ColvinChief ReporterNew Journal and Guide As the U.S. House moves forward with writing the COVID-19 relief bill, Virginias U.S. Congressmen Robert Scott said he has his eye on key parts of the massive plan. Scott is the Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committeeand the panel has jurisdiction over 20 percent of the now $1.9Trillion spending bill.Continue reading Congressman Scott Speaks In COVID Relief Bill at The New Journal and Guide.
VIRGINIA BEACHIn celebration of Black History Month, the Virginia Beach History Museums, Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Alumni and Friends Association PACTS/UKHS and Norfolk State University NSU are hosting Lift Me On Up: The Power and Influence of the Black Family, a free virtual panel discussion on Feb. 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Incorporating the 2021 Black History Month theme, The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity, this 90-minute panel discussion will focus on the history, politics and social factors affecting African Americans from a family perspective, and opportunities for positive change.Continue reading The Black Family Is Theme For Local Black History Month Event at The New Journal and Guide.
PORTSMOUTHWomen are collectively owed centuries of overdue acknowledgement for their gifts. That historic deficit is being affirmed in many arenas today. Portsmouth Sheriff Michael A. Moore has shattered that glass ceiling and shown the ladies at the Portsmouth Sheriffs Office that when you do your job well, there is a place at the table for them. This was demonstrated recently in the promotion of Major Dorothy Dildy-Clemons to the position of Lt.Continue reading Portsmouth Sheriff Promotes Woman To Lt. Colonel Rank at The New Journal and Guide.
Sheriffs arrested a North Carolina man this week on multiple assault charges as well as communicating threats against the Gates County Sheriffs life.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. WAVY -- Linda Jackson has been in pain for nearly a decade. I have scarring, and its still painful at times, even after all these years, she said. Sometimes it feels like a stabbing, hurting pain. Like I said, the incision is from side to side, so if I rub my hand across ...
Lady Gagas dog walker was shot on Wednesday night and two of the stars three French bulldogs were stolen, reports say.
The acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police testified before a House panel Thursday that law enforcement was aware of the possibility of violence from armed extremists on Jan. 6, but did not know of any credible threat of a potential invasion of the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia is also still reporting very high numbers of COVID-19 deaths as it inputs death certificates related to the post-holiday surge.
Pat Wise-Green hadnt seen her grandfather, McKinley Banks, since she was 15 years old - until she came across a photo of him building the Mariners Museum.
Police said the suspect passed a note to the bank teller, indicating that he had a gun and wanted money. He took some, and left in a vehicle.
Youll find important information about coronavirus cases as well as impacts that COVID-19 is having on life in Hampton Roads and in northeastern North Carolina.
The citys website calls March 2021 the first annual Virginia Beach Restaurant Month.
William & Mary said the Bray-Digges House is likely the oldest building still in existence in the U.S. that was dedicated to the education of Black children.