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Riverwalk Trail covered by high waters, Danville residents fear its damage

Danville, especially the Riverwalk Trail, is covered by high waters and many people who stopped alongside to click pictures are worried about the possible damage the trail might see.

Numerous spots along Danville's Riverwalk Trail are submerged. Bounty on the Southside needed to get a glimpse. Long-term neighbour Ray Lawton was left confused taking a gander at the rushing waters. He and his significant other Patricia, stroll along the path frequently. Presently, they watch the waves behind the alert tape.

Virginia and Onsbey Presley likewise utilize the path now and again. They visit from Henry County to ride, on the weekends. They dread flooding could adversely affect the course.

Many people state this is the most exceedingly terrible flooding they've seen in Danville. While some despise it, not every person does.

Paul Hill says he fishes very frequently, and these conditions are the best time to get a fish. Slope says he's not stressed over Danville's future after the storm.

ABC 13 connected with the Department of Public Works about the harm they could see along the River Walk. Authorities there state it's too soon to tell, yet the division doesn't hope to see a lot.

Chief Rick Drazenovich says the greatest issue with flooding in February was the measure of sediment that harmed the path and said he doesn't see quite a bit of that with this flood.

Crews intend to investigate on Tuesday.

Local officials ready to reopen beaches from Friday

The beaches are almost ready for its reopening after lockdown.

Beaches in resort city will welcome visitors from Friday, as the beaches had remained closed for around two months for anything except exercising and fishing.

New signs are installed, which will remind people about social distancing and other safe practices.

The sand may be soggy, but the boardwalk is bright, and a breeze of summer is in the air.

Drew Lankford, the spokesman for the Public Works Department, said it’s a big day.

“It’s also different than what we’ve done in the past,” he said.

Visitors will sign to remind them of restrictions.

“People got to realize it’s not going to be business as usual but that doesn’t mean you can’t still go down there and enjoy yourself,” Lankford said.

The city is also preparing for the Memorial Day weekend apart from clean teams and beach ambassadors.

“We’re putting in some extra crews. We’re extending hours to have crews down there cleaning up. We’re putting extra trash cans on the beach,” Lankford said.

Lankford also said that the city is ready for Floatopia, the infamous event which made it to national news after people left the shore littered.

“Just in case, we’ve gone and made plans to have extra trash cans, crews down there checking on things, some dumpsters,” Lankford said.

Armed person threatening self-harm, arrested on Centerville Turnpike in Virginia Beach

According to the police, they reacted to the 1700 block of Centerville Turnpike in Virginia Beach for an armed person who was threatening to harm himself. The authorities informed that the man was arrested around 9:40 pm on Thursday and had first notified the public around 7:30 pm.

Virginia Beach Lifeguards are bringing additional resources to handle their part for the reopening on Memorial Day Weekend

As the City of Virginia Beach gets ready to revive seashores this Friday, the lifeguards who watch those seashores are prepared for the guests to return.

Lifeguards came back to their stands in Virginia Beach this year a weekend ago. They came equipped with additional gear to ensure themselves as well as other people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Besides the typical red medical aid pack every lifeguard customarily carries, they're present including a blue pack loaded up with covers, sanitizer and soap.

Tom Gill, who is with the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service said there's additionally sanitizer in all the ATVs, so once more, whenever anyone has that interaction, for instance, a float was utilized in a salvage, it will get splashed down.

Gill says the lifeguards will adhere to their obligation of watching the water for troubled swimmers. Upholding social separating rules on the seashore will be left to the new seashore diplomats the city made for that particular reason. Gill appreciates their effort of bringing extra resources to handle their side of things.

Stay-at-home directives not followed: crowds drawn towards the closed Virginia Beach Oceanfront

The Virginia Beach was crowded due to the warm weather, although it is considered closed according to the stay-at-home directives.

The Virginian Pilot reported that tents, beach blankets and umbrellas were setups near the water; families got snow cones, bought hermit crabs and cramped gift stores while bikers were also seen on the boardwalk.

As per the Gov. Ralph Northam’s first phase reopening plan, indoor gyms remain closed; beaches are off-limits, retail stores opened with limited capacity and restaurants are not permitted to provide indoor dine-in services. Northern Virginia, Richmond and Accomack County were granted two-week delay after the local officials remarked that it was very early to take a step forward, and no restrictions have been lifted in these places.

Newspaper reports reveal that people maintained distance and beach did not appear congested; the majority of the people on boardwalk wore masks. Kyla Thomas and his co-workers wore masks and gloves; they were distributing scones at an oceanfront concession stand. They revealed that it seemed to them as the beginning of summer and they were shocked to see the enormous crowd.

Northam not long ago said he put together his choice to revive concerning positive trends in crucial measurements identified with the infection’s spread, similar to emergency clinic preparation and testing limit. He repeatedly focused on the procedure being moderate.

Beauty parlours and hair salons will operate according to appointments and will have the option to work just if both the workers and customers put on masks. Entertainment venues, similar to amusement parks and bowling alleys, will remain shut.

Coronavirus Virginia Beach allowed to reopen for recreational activities on Friday, Northam says

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam gestures during a news conference at the Capitol Monday, May 4, 2020, in Richmond, Va. Northam announced a phase one opening of the state beginning May 15.

Social distancing and other measures must be obeyed, otherwise, Northam says he will close the beach for access again.

17 people are talking about this Activities not allowed at Virginia Beach during Phase One include, group sports, speakers, alcohol, tents and groupings of umbrellas, fishing on sandy beaches in the Resort area. Parking will also be limited to 50 per cent capacity.

All other beachfront areas will remain closed to recreational activities until Phase Two. Fishing and exercise are still allowed.

The governor allowed some nonessential businesses to reopen Friday in most of the state. However, Northern Virginia, Richmond and Accomack County were all granted two-week delays.

There are still severe restrictions in place during phase one. Keep scrolling for a full breakdown.

Some retail businesses will reopen with limited capacity, but indoor gyms would remain closed, beaches would remain closed to sunbathers and restaurants would still be prohibited from indoor dine-in service.

"Pack the bus" helps Food Banks: Lifehouse joins Donatos' pizza, donations recieved over 3500 pounds

Currently, the entire country is facing tremendous difficulty, and a considerable number of people are relying on the food banks for assistance. In these tough times, Virginia Beach church Lifehouse has volunteered to help. The lead pastor Brandon Shank shared his thoughts saying that there is a vast population that is scared, raising families and children are not in school. Thus they are trying to discover different ways to render help. Lifehouse joined hands with Donatos' pizza to be a part of the donation event- "pack the bus".

This donation event is a massive food drive that is immensely helping the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Lifehouse members are collecting Donations, and the lead pastor Shank informs that they are going to drive the bus and give away all the donations to the Food Bank. Also, they are giving away individual pizzas for each contribution. These donations also include baby formula and diapers. Shank also told that there is more need than the available resources and hence donations are required desperately. He thinks that this will be a great turnout and the Food Bank will also be able to provide food to a lot more number of people.

According to the 3:00 pm Saturday reports, this event has successfully collected donations over 3,500 pounds out of which, 2,265 meals were given away through the monetary contributions received, and they have served more than 200 pizzas.

Governor's Phase One reopening plan excludes congregation in the Virginia Beach

With the effect of the governor’s phase one plan, one area will remain closed. The temperature expected to hit 80 degrees might move many individuals towards the beach-side to in the appreciable climate. Bobby Dyer, the Virginia Beach Mayor, informs exclusion of Oceanfront and bayside beaches from the governor’s phase one reopening plan. He stated the importance of “no congregation” and disinfection at the beach, helping in the prevention of the spread of coronavirus and that with the governor’s order still in effect, only “exercising and fishing” is permitted at the beaches. The Mayor expressed his comprehension towards the people and his realization that people have cooped up for a long while and at the same time asked for patience for a little more extended period. He asked to keep faith in staff working diligently with the governor’s office to come up with the relaxation of rules that would permit everybody a few and capacity to utilize the seashores securely. Sanity, as well as representatives ensuring social distancing, would be included as possible solutions considered by Dyer’s team. The city said in a discharge on its website: it urges individuals to get outside and be dynamic, yet to abstain from wandering on the seashore and footpath.

Virginia DMV opening by appointment only on May 18

The plan announced on Wednesday begins next Monday, May 18, and involves opening up 11 DMV centres in seven of Virginia's eight regions.

With Northern Virginia facing a 2-week delayed start to Phase 1, no locations in that region will reopen yet.

The 11 customer service centres that will open on Monday will run on temporary, extended hours, by appointment only, only for services that require going to the DMV person, including getting an original driver's license or registration vital records and getting disabled parking permits.

According to the Virginia DMV, the reopening plan will balance "the need to protect the health and well-being of customers and employees by enacting social distancing protocols recommended by the CDC and Virginia Department of Health.

Starting immediately, Virginians can schedule appointments at one of the 11 offices for May 18.

A complete list of the limited services the DMV will offer is available at that webpage as well.

Transactions they'll be handling include:

• Original driver’s licenses and identification cards

• Original titles

• Original vehicle registrations

• Disabled parking permits

• Vital records.

If any transaction can be conducted online or by mail, the DMV says customers need to use that method.

Virginia beach-Shane collin's accident

Shane Collin, a 27-year-old young man, works at a local restaurant. He has a mother to be taken care of named Lisa Sinatra.

One night when Collin was turning from the Diamond Springs and onto the shore drive. He met with an accident. He was hit by a truck. There was a passer-by named Gary, who had called Lisa to inform that her son has met with an accident.

Shane was hospitalised and was saved. He was kept in the INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. GoFundMe page was acknowledged to gain funds to clear the medical bills.

Lisa Sinatra said that she was very fortunate that his son was saved. She also mentioned that the truck driver would be a monster to hit a human and ran away without helping him and also quotes that she would never do that to an animal as well.

The case has been transferred to the detective to rectify the culprit.