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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

The Big E leaves Newport News for the last time

Plus, Thursday football shifts with rain in Friday's forecast.

The Hampton Morning News team7 sources3 min read

News Notes

Big E

The U.S. Navy's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the former USS Enterprise, left Newport News Shipbuilding on Monday for Mobile, Alabama. It will be dismantled there. WVEC

Football

Friday's forecast calls for rain and possible thunderstorms, so a handful of Friday night games were shifted to Thursday or Saturday. Warwick plays at Kecoughtan at 7 p.m. today. WTKR

Thursday's slate includes Warwick at Kecoughtan at 7 p.m.

GameKickoff
Warwick @ Kecoughtan7 p.m.
Lafayette vs. Tabb7 p.m.
Granby vs. Maury7 p.m.

Source: WTKR

Europe flights

Norfolk's Economic Development Authority voted Wednesday on a resolution saying it may contribute to the Hampton Roads Transatlantic Air Service Coalition fund. It's the first public body in the region to take that stance since the coalition formed in February. WAVY.com

Airlines

Norfolk International Airport is in contact with two European airlines about direct flights, airport CEO Mark Perryman said Wednesday at a State of the Airports discussion hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber. WTKR

West Coast

WHRO reports that Norfolk International Airport will offer nonstop service to San Francisco, according to a Cardinal News roundup of Virginia headlines. Cardinal News

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Hampton Morning Newsto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

The Big E leaves Newport News for the last time

Plus, Thursday football shifts with rain in Friday's forecast.

The TLDR

  1. The former USS Enterprise left Newport News for Mobile, Alabama
  2. Friday's storm forecast moved some football games to Thursday
  3. Norfolk's EDA took a first step toward funding Europe flights
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From WAVY.com, WVEC and WHRO, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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    NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A large portion of West Government Avenue near Ocean View Elementary was blocked off by Norfolk police Thursday morning. A 10 On Your Side crew was on the scene when officers were investigating. We have reached out to the Norfolk Police Department for any information on this incident.

  2. WAVY.com4 hours ago

    Norfolk EDA becomes first public body to potentially help fund direct flights to Europe

    NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The “critical first domino has fallen,” according to those working to bring transatlantic flights to Norfolk International Airport. Wednesday, Norfolk’s Economic Development Authority voted to pass a resolution that states, among other things, that the body may make financial contributions to the Hampton Roads Transatlantic Air Service Coalition, or HRTASC, fund

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    Norfolk State University topped Randolph in men's basketball action Wednesday. Link: https://wavy.com

  6. WVEC7 hours ago

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    Some said they thought that the referendum failed in Norfolk potentially because of the lack of communication and education about what it entailed.

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