Greetings from Hampton Roads !
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 . . . . . Generally,. TIDEWATER is the name used to describe the area along the coastal plain of Virginia, where rivers and streams still feel the influence of Atlantic tidal flow. It is the area where English colonists first made permanent settlements in the new world. It is the birthplace of American Democracy, the American Navy, powered flight and the manned spaceflight program. 
It is an area halfway between New York City and Charleston that is rich in history and culture; rich in natural and recreational resources; and rich in technological opportunities. Look over the regional map we've provided, and notice how many historical sites and recreational areas are nationally known landmarks -- and they're right in our back yard !!
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Technically speaking, the Society of Broadcast Engineers is a professional technology membership organization for individuals employed in, or deeply interested in, the broadcast industry. Chapter 54 is the local chapter of the SBE serving the Tidewater area of Virginia, also know as Hampton Roads, and including the Eastern Shore.The Tidewater area supports 8 local television stations, representing 8 national networks, and 50 radio stations filling both the AM and FM bands. It has been home to the Christian Broadcasting Network and cable's Family Channel, and a number of teleproduction facilities, including New Dominion Pictures, Metro Video and Coastal Video Productions that provide cable programming, commercial production and industrial video training to a national audience.
 We are also the home of Newport News Shipbuilding, The Norfolk Naval Station and Fifth Naval District Headquarters, two Naval Air Stations, NASA Langley Research Center, Langley Air Force Base, The Jefferson Laboratory for High Energy Physics, Canon, Gateway Computers and an evolving center for computer-based simulations, providing a diverse, public-private partnership in high-technology environments for professional growth.
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Additional information -- maps, statistics about area broadcast media and communications facilities, and other websites that are of interest to potential "tourists" from OUTSIDE the Tidewater area are available here.Find more, engineering-oriented web links on our LINKS PAGE.
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Hampton Roads Tourist Information:
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- City of Norfolk - The official site for the central city of Hampton Roads
- Community Link - offers links and pages about Hampton Roads including arts, culture, science, emergency services, employment opportunities, municipal info, non-profit organizations and much more.
- Chesapeake, Virginia - One of the cities that make up Hampton Roads, between Norfolk and the North Carolina state line.
- HamptonVA.com - Hampton is one of the cities on the north side of Hampton Roads.
- Virginia Beach Net - The oceanfront city in Hampton Roads
- Virginia Beach Online - offering information on attractions, entertainment, lodging and events.
- Virginia Beach Traveler's Guide - lodging, restaurants, nite life, local attractions and upcoming events.
- Virginia Beach Visitors Guide - More Virginia Beach information.
- VirginiaNet.com - local guide serving Hampton Roads and surrounding regions of Virginia. Features include local weather, business listings etc.
- It's Williamsburg - - visit the colonial city of Williamsburg and her neighbors Yorkton and Jamestown.
- Areaguide Williamsburg - guide to lodging, dining, classifieds, and other community information in this historic area.
- Colonial Williamsburg - lots of information about the town and also it's grand history.
- Digital City Hampton Roads - Operated by The Daily Press newspaper, in Newport News
- GoHamptonRoads.com - source for local news, features, and community information regarding the Hampton Roads area, including Virginia Beach and Williamsburg.
- Greater Hampton Roads Virginia - search for any Web site in Southeastern Virginia by topic or by key word.
- Guide to Hampton Roads - A guide to what's fun in Hampton Roads, both on and off the 'net!
- Hampton Roads Information - Operated by The Virginian Pilot newspaper, in Norfolk.
- hamptonroads.com - web site links, original content and weekly special features, including cool contests.
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Southeastern Virginia Tourist Information:
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- Chincoteague - includes Lodging, entertainment and local business information in this coastal island community famous for wild horses.
- Onancock - unique bayport community located on the Virginia Eastern Shore.
- Parksley - small community located on Virginia's Eastern Shore
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Northeastern North Carolina Tourist Information:
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- Hatteras Island - guide to events, and attractions on the "Outer Banks".
- Camden County - information on the county's townships, government, schools, agriculture and business environment.
- Duck, NC - guide to local accomodations, dining, events and more, at the northern end of the Outer Banks.
- Kill Devil Hills - information on another of the Outer Banks communities.
- Kitty Hawk - Kitty Hawk, where the Wright Brothers first took flight, has grown into a summer resort area and provides some of the best beach recreation on the Outer Banks
- Nags Head, North Carolina - information on businesses and activities of this Outer Banks community, closely associated with Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.
- Elizabeth City - nicely situated on the Albemarle Sound in north eastern North Carolina. It has a lot to offer tourists, retiriees and new businesses. Named one of the Best Small Towns in America.
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