Surfing on Thanksgiving: A Unique Way to Celebrate Gratitude - Logan Gay and Parker Johnson, local surfers, chose to spend their holiday embracing natures elements at Virginia Beachs Rudee Inlet. Logan found solace and spirituality in the ocean, while Parker used the opportunity to train harder. Both surfers agreed that their commitment to surfing was worth the chilly temperatures, and Logan planned a low-key evening of frozen pizza and laughter.

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Black Friday: A Shopping Frenzy with a History - This podcast episode delves into the origins and evolution of Black Friday, from its roots in a stock market crash and Philadelphia police slang to its current status as a multi-billion dollar shopping event. It also encourages listeners to consider helping those in need during the holiday season.

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This Thanksgiving, local organizations in Hampton Roads are combating food insecurity with free meals. Martins Soulfood in Norfolk and Village Church in Virginia Beach offer dine-in and take-out options. Buffalow Family and Friends Community Days in Chesapeake prepares thousands of meals and hosts a free Thanksgiving dining experience. Virginias food insecurity rate is twelve point one percent.Heavy traffic and crowded terminals are expected during Thanksgiving travel. The Sunday after Thanksgiving sees a sixty-five percent increase in crash rates. Virginia State Police urge safety, patience, and alternate routes.Tragically, two West Virginia National Guard members were killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C. A suspect has been apprehended, believed to be a foreigner who entered the country in September 2021. President Trump called it an act of evil and hatred.

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In 1964, the Gulf of Tonkin incident led to war powers in Vietnam, later revealed as likely fabricated. Today, U.S. naval forces near Venezuela raise concerns of escalation, with critics warning of a potential repeat of past conflicts. The lack of transparency in recent counter-narcotics operations, resulting in numerous deaths, further highlights the need for clear justification and democratic oversight in the use of military force.

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Thomas Turner from Conservatives for Clean Energy Virginia advocates for modernizing Americas energy infrastructure, praising Representative Jen Kiggans efforts to streamline permitting processes. Bill Wallace from Gloucester links youth gun violence to fatherless homes, citing studies and connecting it to the rise in single-parent households since the Great Society. Marc Katz from Norfolk expresses concern about former President Donald Trumps criticism of journalists and his comments, emphasizing the principle that no one is above the law.

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Virginia Tech secures a narrow victory over Colorado State, advancing to the winners bracket at the Battle Four Atlantis tournament. Jailen Bedford leads with seventeen points, Tyler Johnson contributes nine points and twelve rebounds. Virginia Tech maintains a lead throughout the second half, withstanding Colorado States late push, securing a six-and-zero record.

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Old Dominions basketball team, currently winless on the road, seeks to turn things around with a series of away games against in-state rivals. Meanwhile, Virginias football team faces Virginia Tech, with odds favoring the Hokies despite Virginias home advantage. The expansion of the national playoff system could impact the structure of college football seasons. In the NBA, the Detroit Pistons impressive winning streak was recently broken, and in the NFL, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace to become the first player in league history to achieve two thousand or more receiving yards in a single season.

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Make Giving Your Superpower: Four major military aid societies unite for their fourth consecutive Giving Tuesday campaign, aiming to raise crucial funds for service members and their families. With rising costs and recent government shutdown, leaders emphasize the importance of this years funding. Lockheed Martin pledges to match donations up to one million dollars. Last years campaign raised one point three million dollars, providing financial assistance, emergency disaster support, and educational resources. Leaders urge the public to support the military community by stepping up, suiting up, and making giving your superpower.

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Judge in Williamsburg, Virginia, permits construction of $178 million government center; county residents lawsuit dismissed due to late filing.

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Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell and his family are embroiled in a legal dispute with a sixty-seven-year-old woman, Carolyn Barrington Hill, over private property rights on Santa Rosa Beach. The Littrells have filed a lawsuit against Hill for trespassing, invasion of privacy, unauthorized recording, and stalking, causing emotional distress and damages. Hill, who has difficulty securing legal representation, has requested and been granted extensions to respond to the complaint. Her attorney has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, arguing a lack of specificity and improperly pled claims. The Littrells lawyers are confident the issue will be resolved soon.

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