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8+ hour, 25+ min ago (713+ words) In 1920, prohibition was enacted. The 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote, was ratified. The country was still on the gold standard. And the First World War had ended just two years earlier. Sliced bread wasn't commercially sold until 1928. On Dec. 1 of 1920 " a month after Warren G. Harding was elected president of the United States " Elizabeth Barrett was born. "How old are you turning?" one of her eight children playfully asked recently. "Oh, I don't know," Barrett, who to close friends and family goes by "Betty," said with a chuckle. Barrett served as a flight instructor in World War II. She and her late husband, also a veteran of that war as well as Korea and was in the reserves in Vietnam, built a number of homes and later managed a racquetball club in Virginia Beach. Much later in life, she…...

9+ hour, 22+ min ago (881+ words) Motiejus Krivas scored 20 points, Koa Peat added 16 and No. 2 Arizona overpowered Norfolk State 98-61 Saturday at McKale Center in Tucson. Anthony McComb III led NSU with 19 points as coach Robert Jones" team began a long stretch of away games. The Spartans scored a school Division I-record 136 points in a blowout over Virginia University of Lynchburg in their last game and managed to keep up with Arizona early. But as the first half wore on, the Wildcats wore them down, stretching the lead with a flurry of inside baskets and three-point plays. Virginia Wesleyan 83, Pfeiffer 67: Omari DeVeaux netted 28 points as the Marlins (4-1), ranked 15th nationally by d3hoops.com, extended their winning streak to three by beating the Falcons (4-4) in the CNU Holiday INNvitational at Freeman Center. Amari Moorer had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists, Malcolm Velmar had 17 points and Miles Hancock had 12 points…...

9+ hour, 22+ min ago (680+ words) Motiejus Krivas scored 20 points, Koa Peat added 16 and No. 2 Arizona overpowered Norfolk State 98-61 Saturday at McKale Center in Tucson. Anthony McComb III led NSU with 19 points as coach Robert Jones" team began a long stretch of away games. The Spartans scored a school Division I-record 136 points in a blowout over Virginia University of Lynchburg in their last game and managed to keep up with Arizona early. But as the first half wore on, the Wildcats wore them down, stretching the lead with a flurry of inside baskets and three-point plays. Randolph 89, Regent 63: Green Run High alum Trey Miller had 14 points and 12 rebounds to help the visiting WildCats (3-3) outplay the Royals (2-5). Elijah Cox added 13 points for Randolph. For Regent, Darrin Clark scored 23 and Antoine Brown 16. No. 25 Indiana 100, Bethune-Cookman 56: Tucker DeVries scored 12 of his 20 points in the first half and Lamar Wilkerson…...

10+ hour, 14+ min ago (316+ words) As December draws closer, people want to know - will it snow this year? Norfolk has experienced a range of weather this November, featuring rain, highs of 17C, as well as a yellow cold health alert. The Met Office have predicted that the changeable, unsettled weather will continue next month. Forecasters have said that for the next month low pressure systems are likely to dominate, along with rainy spells towards the start of the month. READ MORE Chilly forecasts ahead as Norfolk gets dusting of snow | Eastern Daily Press Although there is a chance snow will fall, it will likely be confined to high ground in the north of the country. The wet and windy spells of weather will continue throughout the rest of the month. A spokesman for the Met Office said: "It's too early to speculate if we'll see snow…...

10+ hour, 43+ min ago (516+ words) Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the area. The Public Notice Portal carries statutory public notices published in local newspapers and is the fastest and most effective way of finding out what is happening in YOUR neighbourhood. Here are five public notices to be aware of across Norfolk this week. The Morrisons filling station in Fakenham (Image: Google) North Norfolk District Council has told Motor Fuel Group, which operates the forecourt at Morrisons in Fakenham, that it can open 24 hours. The group asked the council whether it would be lawful to do so , and a planning officer's report has confirmed there are no guidelines stopping it. Facilities on the site are being expanded, with a larger kiosk which will include food chains Greggs and Burger King. Some 30 new jobs will be created at the services. The…...

21+ hour, 24+ min ago (37+ words) Arizona's 7-foot-2 center Motiejus Krivas tied a career-high with 20 points and added nine rebounds to lead the No. 2 Wildcats to a 98-61 victory Saturday over Norfolk State at Tucson, Ariz....

21+ hour, 46+ min ago (127+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Norfolk Fire-Rescue crews responded to a house fire in the 1300 block of Buckingham Avenue Saturday morning. The fire happened around 10:21 a.m. When crews arrived, they found heavy ... Norfolk Fire-Rescue responds to house fire on Buckingham Avenue NORFOLK, Va. " Norfolk Fire-Rescue crews responded to a house fire in the 1300 block of Buckingham Avenue Saturday morning. The fire happened around 10:21 a.m. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the home. Firefighters deployed multiple hoses, and the fire was under control by 10:51 a.m. One person is being evaluated by medics at the scene. No additional injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation....

22+ hour, 36+ min ago (1336+ words) From all-singing all-dancing shows to festive train rides to meet Santa, artisan markets, beautifully decorated stately homes and more, there are so many ways to make your Norfolk Christmas extra-special. The most popular events get booked up quickly, so don't delay! The Polar Express is back for Christmas, re-creating the beloved 2004 film of the same name. November 8 to December 23, Mid Norfolk Railway, Dereham The railway's Norfolk Lights Express is returning, with lights on the outside of each carriage shining onto the scenery in changing colours. Santa Special trains will also operate. Norfolk Lights Express, November 14 to January 3, Santa Specials, November 22 to December 21 at weekends, plus December 22 and 23, North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Broads Tours Santa Cruises These festive cruises will leave from the Broads Tours boatyard in Wroxham. Santa's elves will have gift bags for children, who can also visit Santa…...

22+ hour, 36+ min ago (1336+ words) From all-singing all-dancing shows to festive train rides to meet Santa, artisan markets, beautifully decorated stately homes and more, there are so many ways to make your Norfolk Christmas extra-special. The most popular events get booked up quickly, so don't delay! The Polar Express is back for Christmas, re-creating the beloved 2004 film of the same name. November 8 to December 23, Mid Norfolk Railway, Dereham The railway's Norfolk Lights Express is returning, with lights on the outside of each carriage shining onto the scenery in changing colours. Santa Special trains will also operate. Norfolk Lights Express, November 14 to January 3, Santa Specials, November 22 to December 21 at weekends, plus December 22 and 23, North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Broads Tours Santa Cruises These festive cruises will leave from the Broads Tours boatyard in Wroxham. Santa's elves will have gift bags for children, who can also visit Santa…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (154+ words) The Union Bears (12-0) face the Ridgeview Wolfpack (11-1) in a Class 2 Virginia (VHSL) high school football regional final Saturday afternoon at Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The winner will advance to face Glenvar (13-0) in a Class 2 state semifinal Saturday, December 6. The state championship game is set for Saturday, December 13. Union defeated Ridgeview 42-21 during their regular-season meeting Oct. 9. Opening kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 29, with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Union vs. Ridgeview football is livestreaming on NFHS Network What: The Union Bears play the Ridgeview Wolfpack in a VHSL high school football playoffs Class 2 regional final. When: Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 29. Where: Bullitt Park | Big Stone Gap, Virginia Watch live: Watch Union vs. Ridgeview live on the NFHS Network...