Southampton (Southampton, Virginia)

Smokey was first used as a poster character Aug. 9, 1944, and is one of the most widely recognized characters in the world. An animal artist specializing in drawing dogs, Albert Staehle was the first artist to render Smokey, and his Smokey had long, silky...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- President Barack Obama has granted Virginia's request for disaster assistance for 22 cities and counties to cover the costs of damage caused by Hurricane Irene. Gov. Bob McDonnell said Saturday the declaration enables the Federal...

Maudeline A. Banks was inducted into the Harford County Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame as its 163rd member Monday. Banks, 92, who retired in 1979, taught at the Bel Air Colored School, later named Central Consolidated, that is now Hickory...

Almost 391 years ago a band of 53 pilgrims, who were refugees from religious persecution in Europe, sat down to eat a Thanksgiving meal on the third Thursday in November in Plymouth, Mass. They were the survivors of the Mayflower, a ship carrying some 100...

A total of 1,186 students graduated during the 42nd Commencement ceremony at Montgomery County Community College on May 21. Graduates, including Lehigh Valley residnets, are: Abington: Gloria Ahn, Michael, Ferrarello, Bernadett Gallagher, Alexandria...

NEWPORT NEWS — Patty VonOhlen knew her home wasn't the most energy efficient in the city. "We have ample space for air to come through. The ductwork, I know was a problem. I could see places where the ductwork was hanging and sagging," she said....