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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 · 17h

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Hampton launches Childcare Task Force, local daycare providers say it’s needed

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Parents are spending upwards of $16,000 a year in child care costs and according to the U.S. Department of Labor, that number has only continued to climb. So what can be done about that cost? The city of Hampton believes they can help find the answer through the creation of the […]

Hampton, VA · 23h

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Shelter Pet Saturday: Meet Sky, a Sweet Calico at Portsmouth Humane Society

Shelter Pet Saturday is brought to you by Lucky One Lemonade. Meet Sky, our Shelter Pet Saturday star at Portsmouth Humane Society! This sweet 2-year-old calico is friendly, affectionate, and ready to find a loving home. Sky isn’t the only one hoping for a fresh start. Portsmouth Humane Society is...

Portsmouth, VA · 1d

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Norfolk council approves $1.5 million to study Southside flood protections, major flood fixes remain years away

Norfolk residents waiting for major relief from flooded underpasses and waterlogged streets will likely have to wait until at least 2028 for key upgrades to take shape. The multi-year wait comes as city leaders unanimously approved a $1.5 million agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday to study coastal storm risk protections for Southside communities, including Berkley, Campostella, Campostella Heights, Diggs Town and Oakwood.

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Financial Fitness: Thanksgiving meal for the whole family for under $100

10 On Your Side spoke with the founder of a budget cooking platform who has a Thanksgiving meal for an entire family for under $100.

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

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'Can't wait to see': I.C. Norcom's $10.2M athletic complex renovation to bring turf, expanded track and more

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — I.C. Norcom High School's athletic complex is getting a $10.2 million renovation that will upgrade its playing fields, expand its track and add new amenities for athletes and fans. The city said the contract for the project is $10,227,015.75, funded through the city's Capital Improvement Program...

Portsmouth, VA · 2d

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Alaska Airlines will begin flying from ORF to Seattle in 2027

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Alaska Airlines will begin flying direct from Norfolk International Airport to Seattle in 2027 as part of an expansion of the airline’s nonstop services. The new service will begin June 10, according to the airline’s website, marking the first time the carrier has offered flights from Hampton Roads. This also brings […]

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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic change of command

NORFOLK, Va. (NRMA) — Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett was relieved by Rear Adm. Brad Rosen as commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA), during a ceremony at Hangar Bay LP-33 onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 29. Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Brad Collins, served as the presiding officer...

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Jazz Legacy Foundation 14th Annual Gala Weekend in Hampton, VA | November 11th-15th, 2026

Jazz Legacy Foundation 14th Annual Gala Weekend November 11-15, 2026. Jazz is an American art form that has been embraced by the big cities such as Chicago & New York, but the smaller towns are proud to feature the expanding jazz history with resounding success. Since the City of Hampton’s (Virginia) first jazz festival in 1968, fans from all over the U.S. partake of shows throughout the year fueling those American roots. Besides various venues hosting jazz showcases, two festivals – the Hampton Jazz & Music Festival in June and the Phoebus Jazz Festival in September highlighting national and local musicians – lead up to a key music event in the mid-Fall.

Hampton, VA · 2d

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When Alex the Plumber isn't connecting pipes, he's connecting people to local history

The polo shirt reads Siren Pipeworks Plumbing & Gas, and so does the van the guy wearing it just hopped out of. Yet Alex Smith hasn’t pulled up to a home with a clogged toilet or a business with a leaky pipe. With his cell phone, tripod, microphone and...

Norfolk, VA · 16h

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Success at the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race 2026

What Makes a Race? The 2026 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. In 1988 Captain Lane Briggs, of the Norfolk schooner tugboat Rebel, challenged Jan Miles, of the schooner Pride of Baltimore II, to a race from Baltimore to Norfolk. The challenge was officially accepted in 1990 and the annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race was born. Time added more vessels, more “classes” and much more interest. Today this race is celebrated throughout the Chesapeake Bay each October.

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Holiday outdoor ice skating at Suffolk’s Downtown Festival Park

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Suffolk Parks and Recreation is bringing back holiday outdoor ice skating at the Downtown Festival Park starting Friday, Nov. 20. The rink, located at 215 W. Washington St., is surrounded by twinkling lights and festive decorations, and visitors can look forward to holiday-themed fun each night. Thursday nights will have jolly […]

Suffolk, VA · 2d

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Naval Station Norfolk Treasure Shop donates $17,000 to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, celebrates 53 years of service

NORFOLK, Va. – Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Treasure Shop, a secondhand store for uniforms and household goods, presented a donation of $17,000 to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) on October 21, 2026. This year also marks the shop’s 53rd anniversary, celebrating its continuous support for the Navy community since its founding in 1973.

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USNS Montford Point hosts Joint Maritime Security Response Team Exercise

Teams from the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps conducted a joint training exercise aboard Military Sealift Command’s USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) while the ship was pierside onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 13, 2026. Participating units included the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) –...

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We Ranked The Most Nostalgic Places In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Virginia · 2d

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City of Norfolk, NPS to celebrate milestone in new Maury High construction

NOFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- The City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools, and Heartland Construction will host a beam signing ceremony for the new Maury High School at 3 p.m. on November 13, at 322 Shirley Avenue. Remarks will be made by Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., and NPS Superintendent Jeff Rose, Ed.D. The new four-story high […]

Norfolk, VA · 13h

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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.

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Old Dominion holds off Norfolk State in historic Echols Hall meeting

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- It was a game Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones billed as the biggest Division I contest in the history of Echols Hall. When the dust settled, despite a valiant effort from his young and shorthanded squad, he found his Spartans on the losing end. Zacch Wiggins...

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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Spartans Close Road Schedule at Morgan State Saturday

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State makes its final road trip of the 2026 season Saturday, visiting Morgan State at Hughes Stadium for a noon kickoff. Both teams are 0-3 in MEAC play. One of them will leave Baltimore with its first conference win. About the Spartans. Norfolk State (4-6,...

Norfolk, VA · 16h

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