Yorktown, VA

Heavy rain this evening could lead to some minor flooding this evening. The hot and muggy weather is getting ready to take a beak over the next few days.

An explosion of gunfire ripped through a southeast Newport News neighborhood the night of April 17, 2020, killing 23-year-old Stephen D. White III and damaging several nearby homes. More than 40 shots were fired in what a Newport News judge called “a cold-blooded ambush killing.” A prosecutor said when medical examiners conducted an autopsy on White’s body the next day, “they stopped counting ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Newly filed court documents have revealed information about Tyshawn Marquis Gray, and the morning he's accused of having shot four people in Downtown Norfolk. The shooting happened on Aug. 5 outside Legacy Restaurant and Lounge on East Plume Street. One of the people he's accused of shooting is a Norfolk sheriff's deputy.

MAX MEDIA Country WGH-F (97.3 THE EAGLE)/NORFOLK-VIRGINIA BEACH has promoted newly named afternoon host JIMMY RAY DUNN to PD. In addition, MD/midday host KAREN WEST has been promoted to APD/MD. DUNN re-joined the station for p.m. drive in late JULY (NET NEWS 7/29), and now adds programming stripes. He succeeds...

Two ice cream shops opened recently in Chesapeake and Hampton. Both present ice creams by popular brands. The owners — who are also the sole employees — serve up delicious cones and cups, plenty of smiles and good conversation. Two Scoops and More, a takeout spot on Great Bridge Boulevard near Highway 17, features hand-dipped Jack and Jill Ice Cream such as French vanilla and strawberry. The ...

NORFOLK, Va. — The search is on for 15-year-old Kadence Morrell in Norfolk. Now, family members are speaking out, hoping someone will know where she is. “Definitely, devastating for our family," said Kyle Morrell, Kadence's uncle. Family, community members and Norfolk police detectives went knocking door-to-door Tuesday, passing out...

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Renaming nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand everything from welcome marquees and street signs to water towers and hospital doors, according to an independent commission. The Naming Commission released its final report...

Street performers in Merchants Square may soon find themselves restricted on when, where and how loudly they may perform. At Monday’s work session, Williamsburg City Council heard a proposal for an update to the city code to establish regulations on street performances in and around the Historic Area. “We saw an increase in downtown performance art, and at times it has been bothersome to both ...

NORFOLK Va (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Norfolk, VA CBP officers have sized 165,707 pairs of socks that violated the cotton seal trademark. According to officials, this is the second incident that has occurred. Two weeks ago, officers seized 118,566 pairs of socks. Officers say that they were being shipped to...

Developers Realty Corporation has landed a $30.5 million debt package to refinance a retail asset in Williamsburg, Va., Commercial Observer can first report. Romspen, a Canadian non-bank lender, provided the fixed-rate bridge loan for the sponsor’s New Town Shops on Main property. Colliers arranged the transaction with a team led by Dylan Kane and Zach Redding, managing directors in the firm’s New York capital markets group.

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Six teams will hit the field this fall to battle for the MEAC title. Only Norfolk State will have the league's Preseason Player of the Year in its arsenal, as J.J. Davis returns for year number two in the green and gold. "It's a big thing for...

Catalytic converter thefts continue to plague Hampton Roads. Auto shops are saying that they're seeing increased anti-theft purchases as the thefts continue.

NORFOLK, Va. (Release via NSU Athletics) – Norfolk State sophomore running back J.J. Davis was named to the BOXTOROW Preseason All-America Team, the publication announced Thursday. One of three running backs on the HBCU-exclusive lineup, Davis is joined by Alabama A8M’s Gary Quarles and Mississippi Valley State’s Caleb Johnson....

The market for coffee shops is highly competitive, but a Virginia couple may have an edge at their new café. It’s called Cups and Claws, and allows customers to hang out with cats. Kim and Phillip Zettel have always loved animals. They fostered more than 60 of them...

NORFOLK, Va. — As parents, teachers, and children get ready to return to the classroom, medical experts say they should prepare for the challenges caused by the pandemic. Many children of the so-called "COVID generation" are struggling with developmental delays. CHKD Medical Director and Pediatrician Dr. Douglas Mitchell said...

Newport News gives $1.7 million to non-profits to curb gun violence and crime. City gave grants to 19 organizations

Mayor Price is hosting Newport News' 7th Annual Play Ball event Wednesday, Aug. 17

The Downtown Norfolk Council announced two leadership changes Monday. Rachel McCall has been promoted to vice president, from director of strategic initiatives. She has been with DNC since 2014 in a variety of roles, advancing the NEON District — Norfolk’s arts district — and other initiatives. In her new role, she will manage placemaking, oversee DNC operations and spearhead NEON District efforts, among other duties.