5+ hour, 13+ min ago  (497+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Construction is underway on a new elementary school in Chesapeake's Culpepper Landing neighborhood, and the rezoning plan that comes with it could affect thousands of families across four overcrowded schools in Chesapeake. As of October 2025, all four primary…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (152+ words) A Virginia Beach mother is facing fraud charges after Virginia State Police say she submitted falsified medical documentation while seeking compensation for her young daughter's alleged injury from metal found in a bag of potato chips. Ashley Turner, 36, is accused…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (381+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Local water company stays ahead of tariff uncertainty with Virginia-based productionA Hampton Roads-based bottled water company says their commitment to local sourcing has positioned them well amid ongoing uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff policies. As the…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (143+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " A man was arrested and charged with a DUI on Thursday night in connection to a fatal Portsmouth crash on Feb. 12, according to Portsmouth police. On Feb. 12, just before 11 p.m., Portsmouth police officers responded to the High Street and…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (464+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " The disappearance and death of Norfolk-based sailor Angelina Resendiz sparked a push for more accountability and transparency from the U.S. Navy. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) held a press conference Friday, alongside the sailor's family's legal…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (167+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Former Nansemond Indian Nation Chief Ronald "Lee" Lockamy died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach last week. Virginia Beach police said Lockamy was driving east on Shore Drive near Diamond…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (243+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Barry Knight, a longtime Republican delegate representing Virginia Beach in the General Assembly, died on Thursday at 71. Knight was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2009. He served on various committees, including General Laws and Transportation....

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (475+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A Virginia Beach man who once sought comfort at a local bar during his mother's cancer battle now owns the establishment, creating a family legacy that's bringing the community together. Rondell Norfleet used to be just another…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (156+ words) HAMPTON, Va. " Portsmouth native and comedy icon Wanda Sykes is returning to Hampton Roads this weekend for a special performance. The Hampton University alum will perform at Odgen Hall on her alma mater's campus Friday night as part of her…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (725+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " There could soon be statewide guidance on how to tackle issues that shape marine policy and advise on habitat, wetlands and coastal resilience policies. Del. Alex Askew, D-Norfolk, introduced House Bill 390 to form a committee of 10 science, environmental,…...