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Hometown Heroes

Hometown Heroes

What does it take to be a hero? Courage? Honor? A commitment to serve others? Heroes may wear a uniform…or not. Join us as we salute…Hometown Heroes.

Chesapeake, Va. – (January 8, 2021) – On January 13, YurView is moving from channel 11 to channel 60 for Cox subscribers in Hampton Roads. YurView, from Cox Communications, is the best of local, regional and national content showcased...
It’s time to get out of the ruts we may have dug in the past few months and experience optimism and joy in Hampton Roads! Hometown Heroes is about hope. We don’t have to leave home for it, but...
There are always people helping others through troubling times, and we are searching them out. On this episode of Hometown Heroes, military families find assistance through an organization called Operation Homefront. More people than ever are seeking aid for daily needs. We get to meet a group of people helping at a food bank who get back as much as they give. And there is a sweet story about people who learn and grow and bake and serve at the Sugar Plum Bakery. Join us as we celebrate over 30 years of service at the retirement of Lt. General Eric Wesley.
First responders carry on – when times are good and when they’re challenging.  In this episode, we meet the Coast Guard who keeps our waters safe no matter the conditions.  We share a moment when Police Officers and Firefighters...
In the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, known for generations as a “Navy Town”, there is a monument and museum to one of America’s most famous Army generals. On this episode of Hometown Heroes, we’ll see how MacArthur’s family played...
When you think of the word 'hero' most people assume caped crusaders, but heroes can be found in some of the most unlikely of places. From a local bakery to volunteers on bicycles, and even exploring historical landmarks that...
They conduct search and rescue, save lives and help people in distress. They protect property and keep our ports safe. On this episode of “Hometown Heroes", we spend time with the U.S. Coast Guard. We'll also meet heroes who...
On this episode of Hometown Heroes we meet people who inspire us to be the best we can be every day. One man, who says he has 25 sons, brings hope and joy to young men on the football...
Join us as we visit Fort Story in Virginia Beach, the home of the first federal construction project authorized by President George Washington after the Revolutionary War. We'll meet a group of medical professionals who have created a way...
In 2016, Antoine Bethea and Elton Brown's vision was to expose our student-athletes to NFL related practices on the field and to equip them with tutoring and mentoring initiatives that position their football and cheer participants for life-long success....