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NRHA claims it doesn’t have money to renovate its units. Leaving them vacant may cost federal funding.

At the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority board meeting in November 2025, then-executive director Nathan Simms highlighted the progress on refreshing the aging apartments in the Young Terrace and Grandy Village public housing communities for rental. "We've completed a total of 86 unit turn/refresh activities, 47 at Grandy, 39 at...

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Newport News Car Show Raises Cash to Keep Wandering-Prevention Program Free

Classic cars, antique rides, and custom rigs lined up at Todd Stadium Sunday for the 14th annual Project Lifesaver Car and Bike Show, a fundraiser that keeps a potentially life-saving tracking service free for nearly 75 Newport News clients. The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., asked entrants for a $20 registration fee and two items of pet food, with all proceeds going toward the Newport News Sheriff's Office's Project Lifesaver program.

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Norfolk native Rep. George W. Whitehurst dies at 101

Whitehurst was born in Norfolk in 1925, according to his obituary. He graduated from Maury High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

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Increased police presence at Granby High School amid threat investigation

Norfolk Police are investigating a reported threat involving Granby High School.

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Norview Middle School mourns the loss of beloved math teacher

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Students and faculty with Norfolk Public Schools are mourning the loss of beloved teacher, Sheavona Bagley. In a statement on Facebook, school officials say Bagley began her journey with Norview Middle School in 2022 as a long-term guest teacher. Officials say she most recently taught math. Officials say they will have […]

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18 students transported to hospital after school bus crash

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A school bus crash occurred in the 4800 block of Greenwood Drive Tuesday afternoon, according to the Portsmouth Police Department (PPD), and medics transferred 18 students to a local hospital for evaluation. PPD responded around 2:27 p.m. on Nov. 10, and Portsmouth Public Schools confirmed that Bus 230 from Manor High […]

Portsmouth, VA · 4h

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Crews respond as garage fire damages home in Suffolk

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to a garage fire in the 2700 block of Airport Road that damaged the exterior of a house on Nov. 7. Crews received the call around 10:01 p.m. and arrived ten minutes later to find a detached garage enveloped by flames. The flames were starting to […]

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'We're gonna be moving': Seven shootings after Portsmouth police report crime drop prompt safety questions

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police reported a nearly 3% drop in overall crime during the third quarter, but seven shootings were reported in police department press releases in the days surrounding the chief's latest crime update to City Council. Two of those shootings happened Nov. 1, followed by two...

Portsmouth, VA · 2d

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Driver issued summons after pedestrian-involved crash in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A driver was issued a summons in connection with a pedestrian-involved crash Saturday evening in Norfolk, according to police. On Nov. 7, officers responded to the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Premium Outlets Boulevard at approximately 6:55 p.m. for the report of an accident. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening. […]

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Chesapeake church honors veterans with service and free Thanksgiving turkeys

Chesapeake Baptist Church honored veterans with music, a color guard and a flag-passing ceremony, while also giving free Thanksgiving turkeys to veterans and active-duty military families.

Chesapeake, VA · 2d

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Two men hospitalized after crash on Twin Pines Road in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two men were hospitalized after a crash on Twin Pines Road in Portsmouth Friday evening, according to the Portsmouth Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at 6:59 p.m. on Nov. 6. Medics then transported the men to a local hospital for treatment. The men’s conditions are currently unknown. 10 On […]

Portsmouth, VA · 2d

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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.

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Four Virginia Barbecue Pits Where The Smoke Has Been Rolling Since Your Grandparents Were Young

Some Virginia barbecue spots were already old favorites back when your grandparents were teenagers. The four places on this list have been feeding hungry families for decades, and one of them has been around since 1904. They are not fancy, and that is a big part of their charm. If...

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Cheapest gas stations in Norfolk

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Norfolk using data from Gas Buddy

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Carnival Cruise Line Donates $300,000 to Veteran and Military Causes in Homeport Cities

With Veterans Day just around the corner on November 11, Carnival Cruise Line just announced a donation of $300,000 that will support military members, veterans, and their families across seven of its U.S. homeport communities. The funding is part of an ongoing effort by the cruise line to give back...

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Norfolk Begins Two Major Road Resurfacing Projects on Nov. 16

NORFOLK, Va. – The City of Norfolk will begin two roadway resurfacing and improvement projects on Monday, Nov. 16, with work scheduled to continue through April 2027:. E. Princess Anne Rd. westbound between Miltate Ave. and Park Ave. and eastbound at Sewells Point Rd. and Ingleside Rd. Lafayette Blvd....

Norfolk, VA · 19h

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Seven Virginia Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family Since Opening Day

Some Virginia restaurants have outlasted new highways, changing towns, and countless food trends, all while staying in the same family’s hands. The seven spots on this list range from a tiny chili counter in Roanoke to a soul food kitchen in Richmond’s Jackson Ward area. A few go...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Norfolk receives $522K grant to restore historic African church

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Norfolk has been awarded a $522,00 grant as part of the Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Historic Preservation Grant Program to help restore a historic church in downtown Norfolk. The historic St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church, located in downtown Norfolk, will undergo a building envelope […]

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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Norfolk Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Stab Wound, Suspect Held in Custody

A woman was seriously injured in a stabbing at a home on Timothy Avenue in Norfolk Friday evening, and a suspect is now in custody. The call came in after 5 p.m. from the 500 block of the street, setting off a police response that left one resident fighting for her life.

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