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Fallen Newport New Police Officer Remembered

Jan 30, 2020 | News

WVEC - January 25, 2020 - NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The game must go on, but players at the Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula are playing with heavy hearts. Saturday's game is about more than basketball, it’s about remembering a dedicated mentor, volunteer, and...

‘She wanted you all to play,’ police chief says to basketball team of slain officer

Jan 30, 2020 | News

WAVY - January 25, 2020 - NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Officer Katie Thyne didn’t just stick to policing the streets, she also took her skills to the basketball court every weekend as a coach in the Chief’s Challenge Youth Basketball League. For the last year and a half,...

Newport News Boys and Girls Club remembers fallen officer and coach Katie Thyne

Jan 24, 2020 | News

WTKR - January 24, 2020 - NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— As the Newport News community honors the life and legacy of Officer Katie Thyne, many are remembering her for her service outside of the uniform. Thyne was a passionate basketball coach at the Boys and Girls Club of the...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula Announce At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program

Sep 11, 2019 | News

WVEC - September 10, 2019 - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula announces the sponsorship of the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program. The same meals will be available at no separate charge to all participants at each site. The program, Eat SMART, ensures...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula offering free meals to kids

Jun 24, 2019 | News

WVEC, June 21, 2019 Meals will be provided to all children without charge and will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Eleven Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula locations will provide free meals to children. It's Summer...