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MEAC Announces 2026 Football Schedule Across ESPN Networks

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 HRMessenger Staff 2026 Football Schedule, ABC, espn, HBCU sports, Howard University, MEAC Sports, Morgan state university, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University

NORFOLK, Va. – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced its 2026 football ESPN schedule, featuring 23 games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2,

Events Local News

2026 Oceanfront Event Season: Planning Ahead Enhances Experiences

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Beach Life, Coastal living, Community Events, Event Season, Oceanfront, tourism, Travel Virginia, Virginia Beach Va

Attendees are urged to prepare for heavy traffic, parking and crowds. Funk Fest Beach Party, Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend and

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The Ripple Effect: Virginia Beach Boardwalk Reduces Coastal Flooding

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Climate Resilience, Coastal Flooding, Coastal Resilience, Environmental protection, Infrastructure, Stormwater Management, Virginia Beach Va

Systems hidden beneath quietly manage stormwater and safeguard the Oceanfront during severe weather. The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is one of

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Hampton University Earns National Recognition in Forbes HBCU Rankings

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Education, Forbes, Hampton University, Hampton Va, HBCU, HBCU News, HBCU Rankings, National Recognition, student success

University recognized among the nation’s top five private HBCUs in Forbes’ first-ever HBCU college ratings HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University’s longstanding commitment

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FDA Recalls Shell Eggs Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Consumer Alert, Egg Recall, FDA, FDA food recall, Food Safety, Public Health, Salmonella

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in

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Virginia Beach Police Host National Night Out Event

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Community Engagement, Hampton Roads, National Night Out, Public Safety, Virginia Beach Police, Virginia Beach Va

Neighborhoods across Virginia Beach will host National Night Out events on Aug. 4. For more than 40 years, National Night Out

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Councilmember Schulman to Host District 9 Community Meeting Aug. 3

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026 HRMessenger Staff city council, civic engagement, Community meeting, District 19, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach Va

The meeting will start 6 p.m. at Williams Farm Recreation Center. Councilmember Joash Schulman will host a District 9 community meeting from

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Newport News Family Takeover Brings Free Fun to Todd Stadium

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Community Event, family fun, Family Takeover, Free Event, Hampton Roads, newport news va, Todd Stadium

Families are invited to enjoy a day of free entertainment, games and community activities during the Family Takeover on Saturday, August 1,

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Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Attorney General Jay Jones, Emergency Funding, Public Safety, Trump Administration, Virginia Politics

New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jay

Finances Local News

Virginia Tax-Free Weekend Returns Aug. 7–9

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Hampton Roads, newport news va, Tax Free Weekend, Virginia families, Virginia News

Virginia shoppers can save on back-to-school essentials, hurricane preparedness supplies, and select energy-efficient products during the Commonwealth’s annual Sales Tax Holiday,