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Newport News woman fatally shot in St. Croix driveway

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A woman raised in Newport News was fatally shot by two people in the driveway of her home on October 31st in St. Croix, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department. On October 31st, 911 Emergency Call Center received a call of a female gunshot victim in Estate Rattan at […]

Newport News, VA · 12h

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Long-vacant Newport News building set for demolition along Jefferson Avenue

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A long-vacant commercial building along Jefferson Avenue is expected to be demolished as Newport News continues efforts to improve and revitalize the corridor. The roughly 18,000-square-foot building previously housed Unclaimed Freight Company, a furniture store in the Sedgefield area of the city. Neighbor Ron Cupp,...

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Victim identified in fatal Hampton crash

Hampton Police have confirmed the identity of the victim in a fatal Hampton crash involving a pedestrian. Police identified her as Brittanie Nickless, 31.Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hampton/hampton-police-investigate-fatal-crash-involving-a-pedestrian-near-west-pembroke-avenue-and-vaughan-avenue/

Hampton, VA · 2d

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Newport News Crash Flips Camry Onto Its Side, Leaves 86-Year-Old Woman Critical

J. Clyde Morris Blvd. & Woods Rd. — Approximate Main Crash Intersection. An 86-year-old woman remained in critical but stable condition after her car collided with another vehicle at a Newport News intersection Sunday, a crash so violent that firefighters had to cut through the roof of her Toyota Camry to pull her out. The wreck shut down part of U.S. Route 17 for more than four hours and left the Camry balanced on its side in a McDonald's parking lot near the restaurant's exit lanes.

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Paving operations to impact traffic at Suffolk intersection

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Paving operations will be performed at a Suffolk intersection, resulting in traffic impacts. On Tuesday, flagging operations are set to be in place at the intersection of Pitchkettle Road and Constance Road through Wednesday during daytime hours. City officials said it will safely direct traffic through the work zone while paving […]

Suffolk, VA · 1d

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Rezoning request could bring 147 homes to Pruden Boulevard area

A Suffolk rezoning request could pave the way for 147 single-family homes and commercial development near Lake Prince Drive and Pruden Boulevard.

Suffolk, VA · 1d

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Mayor Phil Jones plans to 'give his 30s' to Newport News

On the last day of early voting, Newport News Mayor Phil Jones posted outside of Denbigh Community Center with his family to greet voters. He said hello to almost every passerby, or thanked them for voting. For the ones wearing a sports team jersey, he made sure to ask how their team would do. For those who wanted it, he jumped in on selfies.

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Newport News Breaks Ground On $450M Navy Housing Tower for 1,500 Sailors

A $450 million military housing project officially broke ground in downtown Newport News, with city, Navy and development officials gathering near Warwick Boulevard to mark the start of construction on a nearly 1-million-square-foot complex that will eventually house up to 1,500 sailors. The project, called HomePort Hampton Roads 2, is planned to rise on the site of the century-old Huntington Hall, formerly Newport News High School, and will include 750 apartment units, retail space and a parking garage with more than 1,000 vehicle spaces.

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Six Virginia Seafood Restaurants Where Oyster Stew Season Starts The Minute It Turns Cold

The first chilly evening in Virginia changes what people want on the table. Iced tea and fried baskets suddenly feel less appealing, and a warm bowl of oyster stew starts calling your name. Oyster stew is about as old-school Virginia as food gets, built on buttery broth, cream, and plump...

Newport News, VA · 2d

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Road Trips Through Virginia Taste Better When You Stop At These 4 Old Country Stores For Ham Biscuits

Few snacks say Virginia quite like a salty slice of country ham tucked inside a soft little biscuit. You can find them at the kind of old-fashioned stores that still sell homemade pies, jars of preserves, and bulk peanut butter right off the shelf. Some sit on farm backroads, and...

Virginia · 6h

WAVY News 10

VDOT announces I64 express lanes to open on peninsula next month

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced updates to the Hampton Roads Express Lanes Network. Preparations Underway for Peninsula Express Lanes With road construction nearing completion on several segments, more Express Lanes are expected to open in Newport News and Hampton as early as December 2026. This initial opening will include […]

Newport News, VA · 9h

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Dick Lamb, longtime Hampton Roads radio icon, dies at 88

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Dick Lamb, one of the most familiar voices in Hampton Roads radio, died Tuesday morning. He was 88. According to a statement, Lamb passed away peacefully at his home following a lengthy illness. Lamb’s voice had been heard across Hampton Roads for decades, hosting “Breakfast Brunch” on 101.3 2WD for more […]

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

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Gospel artists give back before big performance

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Two gospel artists have teamed up with local community partners to give back to Hampton Roads before a big performance this weekend! Tamela and David Mann are award-winning gospel artists. They will join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra this Saturday for a one-night-only performance in Newport News. Before that show, the […]

Newport News, VA · 16h

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SS United States’ Newport News legacy lives on as famed ship is sunk

As the SS United States is sunk off the coast of Florida to begin a new life as an artificial reef, pieces of the historic ocean liner and its legacy remain in Newport News, the city where it was built.

Newport News, VA · 7h

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Norfolk State’s Michael Vick makes shocking move following victory formation blunder

Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick is reversing course following his comments after his team’s 29-28 defeat to Norfolk State University during the postgame press conference. Vick dismissed his role in the botched victory formation that led to a fumble recovery and North Carolina Central’s game-winning score. But in comments made during Monday’s […] The post Norfolk State’s Michael Vick makes shocking move following victory formation blunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Norfolk, VA · 11h

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Person rescued, has life-threatening injuries, after Hampton house fire

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A person was rescued from a burning house and now has life-threatening injuries after a house fire in the 0 block of Sherry Dell Drive on Nov. 10. Reports of a fire came in around 6:04 p.m., and Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue arrived on scene around 6:10 p.m. to […]

Hampton, VA · 1d

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Suffolk NCNW to host food drive

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Suffolk Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is set to host their Fall 2026 Food Drive. This initiative is dedicated to supporting Suffolk families that are experiencing food insecurity. NCNW has collaborated with local Divine Nine chapters, the Nansemond Suffolk Branch of the NAACP, Girls on Fire […]

Suffolk, VA · 11h

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All lanes on US-58 near Godwin Blvd. in Suffolk closed after crash

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — All lanes on US-58 in Suffolk are closed near Godwin Blvd. due to a crash, according to VDOT. Motorists should expect heavy delays. 10 On Your Side has reached out to officials for additional information.

Suffolk, VA · 2d

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