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USMS increases reward for info leading to arrest of NN murder suspect

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – The United States Marshals Service (USMS) has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of a man that is accused of killing his wife. Joquan Antonio Porter, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his wife, 37-year-old Keshia Pearley, in Newport News on Apr. 1. That shooting occurred […]

Newport News, VA · 1d

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Newport News Police Hunt Pair Who Grabbed Pricey Electronics From Jefferson Ave Costco

Newport News police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people suspected of walking out of the Costco on Jefferson Avenue with high-end electronic equipment they never paid for. Officers say the pair was in and out of the store in roughly five minutes on November 2. Quick...

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Police in NN seek public’s help in identifying Costco theft suspects

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Police in Newport News are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying shoplifting suspects. On Nov. 2, officers were called to the Costco in the 12000 block of Jefferson Ave for that reported shoplifting incident. The two individuals were seen entering the store around 1:25 p.m. and exited approximately […]

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Strangulation and malicious wounding indictments filed in Northampton

A Northampton County Grand Jury indicted a Melfa woman Monday on a count of strangling another woman and misdemeanor charges of rendering two children delinquent for witnessing the alleged act. Twenty-seven-year-old Ava Marlee Brady, of Seaside Road, was charged with the July 31, 2026. The children, ages two and five,...

Northampton County, VA · 15h

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Hampton Police investigate armed robbery at Wells Fargo on Marketplace Drive

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Wells Fargo on Marketplace Drive Friday afternoon, according to the Hampton Police Division. At around 1:41 p.m. on Nov. 13, Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call about a business robbery at the Wells Fargo in the 100 block of Marketplace […]

Hampton, VA · 4h

Virginia Mercury

Newport News to create $9.5 million seafood market, revamp industrial park

Drive to the eastern end of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News and you’ll mainly find warehouses, industrial buildings and parking lots before the roadway terminates at the James River. But in a few years, this area will play host to a revamped waterside seafood market, where citizens can eat the catch of the day as […]

Urbanna Southside Sentinel

Dozens of citizens pack bridge design hearing

A curious community filled the lobby of Lancaster High School on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to see the design for a new bridge that will become part of the Middle Peninsula landscape for decades. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) conducted a design public hearing seeking feedback on the proposed design...

Lancaster, VA · 2d

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Truck crashes into wall on I-64, oil spills onto road

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A driver has serious injuries after a box truck crashed into a jersey wall, on Nov. 11, according to the Virginia State Police. VSP responded to the three-vehicle crash around 11:18 a.m. The operator of the truck, an adult male, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. During the crash, […]

Hampton, VA · 2d

Nerdable

8 Strange Discoveries Made Inside Old American Wells

Old American wells aren’t just filled with water. Archaeologists have uncovered some seriously surprising objects buried beneath the ground, ranging […]

Williamsburg, VA · 2d

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Bargain Hunters Will Absolutely Love This Enormous Outlet Mall Hiding In Virginia

Somewhere between Colonial Williamsburg’s cobblestone streets and the roar of Busch Gardens’ roller coasters, there’s a shopping destination that a surprising number of people haven’t fully discovered yet. Williamsburg Premium Outlets sits right there in Williamsburg, Virginia, quietly delivering one of the best outlet shopping experiences...

Williamsburg, VA · 2d

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America’s oldest brick house hides a diamond-etched love note in rural Virginia

Bacon’s Castle sits in the quiet farmland of Surry County, Virginia, and it has stood there since 1665. A wealthy planter named Arthur Allen built it along the James River, and today it stands as the oldest documented brick house in the United States. The name sounds dramatic, and...

Surry County, VA · 1d

WAVY News 10

Friday Night Flights 2026: Nov. 13 Full Show

Friday Night Flights has all your scores and highlights as postseason play began for Hampton Roads-area high school football teams. Watch the entire show now!

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

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Newport News announces ‘NlightN’ Holiday Event Series dates

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)- From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, Newport News residents and visitors will experience the sights and sounds of the season with the Ferguson NlightN Holiday Event Series. Pronounced “enlighten”, this holiday series includes two magical light shows, and three main special events, including the NEW...

Newport News, VA · 1d

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Colonial Williamsburg celebrates its 100th with parade, free admission on Saturday

One hundred years ago, the rector of Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg shared with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife his idea of restoring the once-Colonial capital. Now, more than 300 restored buildings later, Colonial Williamsburg is recognizing its 100th anniversary this weekend with free admission, music and...

Williamsburg, VA · 2d

Urbanna Southside Sentinel

69th Urbanna Oyster Festival was two festivals — wet and dry

On Friday morning, thunder rumbled. The crowd stayed away. The adventuresome came anyway. A few cars had to be pushed out of the parking fields’ mud. Rain fell hard off and on, but stopped long enough for the festival faithful to stroll, shop and warm up with a cup of the Middlesex Woman’s Club spicy bisque.

Urbanna, VA · 2d

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Hampton Roads legislator will try again to get bill passed to give localities ability to create pop up zones

HAMPTON, Va. — A Hampton Roads state legislator plans to try for the second year in a row to get a bill passed to allow localities to create pop up zones. The bill was a topic of discussion at a November 12 breakfast with Hampton City Council members and state legislators who represent the city.

Hampton, VA · 1d

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USS George H.W. Bush deployment extended again, families face uncertainty

Military families across Hampton Roads are facing more uncertainty after learning that the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group's deployment is being extended for a second time.

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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Snow Days Mean Hot Chocolate And Grilled Sandwiches At These 6 Cozy Virginia Cafes

When snow shuts down school and slows the roads, a warm cafe can turn a stuck day into a good one. Virginia has plenty of small, friendly spots where hot chocolate and grilled sandwiches are the real stars. This list covers six of them, from a Shenandoah Valley main street...

Virginia · 2d

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Community ‘food forest’ finally breaks ground in Newport News

Nonprofit leaders are working to transform a plot of land in the Southeast neighborhood into a “food forest” where neighbors can roam through greenery and pluck produce for free. The Newport News Green Foundation recently broke ground on the $1 million Sarfan Food Forest, which has been in...