Saturday, November 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1774, Yorktown residents boarded the British ship Virginia and dumped two half-chests of tea into the York River. This protest against the Tea Act and colonial boycott, though smaller than Boston’s, punished the importer and captain for violating non-importation agreements.

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Is there a right day to run your errands? Gas is cheapest on the day you’d least expect, the DMV has two days you’ll want to avoid, and airlines, car dealers, and grocery stores each have a sweet spot of their own. We’re counting down what the data says about all seven, saving the biggest surprise for last. Amy has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Giant Glowing Sun Lands in Norfolk

A giant inflatable sun makes its North American debut tonight at Old Dominion University’s Helios Public Arts Festival, after rain and lightning in the forecast pushed Friday’s events to today, WAVY reports.

The sculpture by British artist Luke Jerram shows the sun at a scale of 1:200 million and is lit from within, so its surface appears to churn with solar storms. The free festival runs 5 to 9 p.m. outside the Barry Art Museum on 43rd Street, with an expanded schedule that includes the performances planned for Friday, so check the museum’s website for updates.

It’s the festival’s sixth year, and Jerram’s Moon and Mars sculptures were shown at the first two, in 2021 and 2022.

Norfolk Eyes Nonstop Flights to Europe

Norfolk’s Economic Development Authority voted Wednesday to allow financial contributions to a regional fund aimed at landing nonstop flights between Hampton Roads and Europe, WAVY reports.

It’s the first public body in the region to take that stance since the Hampton Roads Transatlantic Air Service Coalition formed in February, and supporters called the vote the “critical first domino.” Airport officials say domestic carriers route European travel through their hubs, so landing a foreign-flagged airline will take financial incentives.

Meanwhile, Norfolk International will launch nonstop United service to San Francisco on March 31, 2027, its first year-round West Coast destination.

Urbanna Oyster Festival Wraps Up 69th Year

The Urbanna Oyster Festival wraps up its 69th year today, drawing about 50,000 visitors to a Middlesex County waterfront town of roughly 500 residents, Middle Neck News reports.

Saturday’s lineup includes the Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest at 11 a.m. and the Oyster Festival Parade at 2 p.m., according to the Town of Urbanna.

The festival began in 1958 as Urbanna Days, and the General Assembly named it the official oyster festival of the Commonwealth in 1988. It’s also on WRIC’s list of things to do this weekend.

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➤ Hanover: The county’s famous drunk raccoon is helping pay for body cameras for animal protection officers, with “Trashed Panda” merchandise sales covering about $39,000 of the five-year, $65,000 program. (More)

➤ Richmond: It’s the final weekend of Garden Glow at Maymont, which wraps up its run of after-dark light installations Sunday. (More)

➤ Manassas: The Northern Virginia Veterans Parade marches down Center Street today at 11 a.m., with Col. Steel McGonegal of the 29th Infantry Division serving as grand marshal. (More)

➤ Staunton: The Frontier Culture Museum’s second annual Cider Festival pours tastings from cideries across the Commonwealth today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with live music, food vendors, and family activities. (More)

➤ Augusta County: Drivers on I-81 near Staunton get a new third northbound lane between exits 222 and 225 starting Monday, though the full widening project won’t wrap up until summer 2027. (More)

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➤ Virginia Tech trailed just 23-14 at halftime but surrendered three unanswered touchdowns after the break in a 51-28 loss at SMU. The Mustangs piled up 569 total yards. (More)

➤ Liberty men’s soccer advanced to the SoCon semifinals by beating fourth-seeded ETSU 3-1 on penalty kicks Thursday after a 2-2 draw through two overtimes, and the fifth-seeded Flames visit top-seeded Furman Sunday at 7 p.m. (See Preview)

➤ UVA swimming and diving hosts West Virginia today at 11 a.m. at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, with the top-ranked Cavalier women and No. 8 men competing in their final home meet of 2026, with free admission. (More)

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➤ NASA Langley is sharing more than four decades of hourly weather data with Virginia Energy at no cost, covering sunlight, temperature, humidity, and wind, to help shape the state’s next energy plan, and a NASA scientist says the records show summers getting a little longer and winters a little shorter. (More)

➤ Hunters in western Virginia may be seeing fewer deer this fall because a late spring freeze wiped out much of the acorn crop, so deer are staying close to the oaks and farm fields that still have food instead of roaming. (More)

➤ Virginia Tech’s Science Festival returns today for its 13th year with more than 50 free hands-on exhibits from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including an AI-powered storytelling cube. (More)

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