9+ hour, 47+ min ago  (342+ words) More than 1,000 children across Portsmouth are expected to take part in dozens of programs during this year's Peace Week, an annual spring break initiative aimed at keeping young people safe, engaged, and supported. The citywide effort, now in its fifth…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (72+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " Portsmouth Police are investigating a shooting in the Prentis Park neighborhood that left an adult male injured. Officers responded to a call for a shooting in the 2400 block of Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, police located the victim suffering…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (262+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " More than 1,000 children across Portsmouth are expected to take part in dozens of programs during this year's Peace Week, an annual spring break initiative aimed at keeping young people safe, engaged, and supported. The citywide effort, now in…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (180+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " A family is displaced after a fire that started in an RV spread into a Chesapeake home Saturday night. Firefighters were called around 8:35 p.m. to the 1000 block of Fox Trail after passing drivers reported an RV on fire next…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (293+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Newport News police are urging neighbors to celebrate New Year's Eve safely and avoid celebratory gunfire as the city prepares to ring in 2026. Police Chief Steve Drew said he wants to "bring in 2026 without a bang" and…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (250+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " A new effort in Norfolk is focused on tackling a growing issue among seniors: loneliness and isolation. Healing, Hope and Harmony hosted its first "Circle of Care Day" on Saturday at Commonwealth Senior Living, bringing together physicians, musicians…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (118+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Name: Samuel Mendoza Ching Date last seen: April 4, 2026 at approximately 2:00 p.m. Last known location: Residence on Ewing Place in Virginia Beach Physical description: Asian male, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 165 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, wears glasses More details: Ching…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (379+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " Former professional boxer Mike Duzant is using his experience in the ring to mentor youth and build a stronger community at Brikhouse Boxing Gym in Portsmouth. Working alongside gym owner Brik Wiley, Duzant is helping to create a…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (323+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Providing clear language in the form of flyers has helped in reducing evictions on the Peninsula and could soon be utilized statewide as House Bill 593 awaits the governor's signature. United Way Virginia Peninsula has been advocating for…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (275+ words) Two people displaced after an early morning house fire in the Camelot neighborhood of Chesapeake'WTKR Two adults are displaced after a two-story house caught fire early Saturday morning in the Camelot neighborhood of Chesapeake, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department....