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Obama Foundation Opens 2025 – 2027 Voyager Scholarship Program

January 30, 2026 HRMessenger Staff chicago, Obama Foundation, Scholarship, Scholarships

This scholarship provides financial support, travel-based learning opportunities, and access to a global network of leaders for 100 students pursuing

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Chesapeake Unveils Long-Term Comprehensive Growth Plan

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 HRMessenger Staff #local, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Va, City of Chesapeake, Comprehensive Plan, growth

Chesapeake City Council has adopted Chesapeake 2045, the City’s new Comprehensive Plan. This long-term document guides how the City will

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Portsmouth Invites Community to Shape Crawford Bay Waterfront

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 HRMessenger Staff #local, City of Portsmouth, Helpful hints, Local Event, Portsmouth, Portsmouth va, waterfront

PORTSMOUTH, VA — The City of Portsmouth is inviting residents, business owners, community organizations, and stakeholders to participate in two

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Hampton Roads Transit Resumes Regular Service Tuesday

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 HRMessenger Staff #local, City of Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Transit, Helpful hints, Norfolk va

Hampton Roads Transit bus, light rail, ferry, paratransit, OnDemand ridesharing services and the Naval Station Norfolk Base Express will resume

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Governor Spanberger Urges Virginians on Carbon Monoxide Safety

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Monoxide Safety, City of Richmond, Governor Abigail Spanberger, Richmond, Richmond Va, Safety

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement urging Virginians to protect their families from carbon monoxide exposure by following

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Winter Storm Briefing

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Hampton Roads, Helpful hints, Ice Forecast, Weather, Winter Storm Advisory

Highlights A major winter storm will impact the area today into tonight. Impacts from this will likely last into next

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RICHARD SMALLWOOD’S SERVICE IS Being Livestreamed

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 HRMessenger Staff church, Church Service, Livestream

Richard Smallwood’s service is being livestreamed from First Baptist Church Glenarden in upper Marlboro, MD Actual service starts at 12:00

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Hampton University Closed Monday, January 26; Classes Held Remotely

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Education, Hampton, Hampton University, Hampton Va, Helpful hints, Remote Classes, Weather Advisory

Due to hazardous winter storm conditions, including black ice and slush, Hampton University will be closed on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January

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Winter Storm Briefing

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Hampton Roads, National Weather Service, Storm, Storm Briefing, Wakefield Va

Prepared by National Weather Service Wakefield, VA Highlights: A major winter storm will impact the area this weekend. Impacts from

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Norfolk Elections Office Recognizes Help America Vote Day

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 HRMessenger Staff City of Norfolk, election, Norfolk, Norfolk Election, Norfolk va

NORFOLK, Va. – As the 2026 election season begins, the Norfolk Office of Elections is recognizing Help America Vote Day on