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Portsmouth council incumbent Bill Moody says he lost reelection by 21 votes

Portsmouth City Council incumbent Bill Moody said he lost reelection by 21 votes to Mark Whitaker after initially being declared a winner. He plans to request a recount.

Portsmouth, VA · 19h

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Virginia Stalls on Closing Hiram Davis Medical Center as Frail Patients Await New Homes

Virginia's plan to shut down Hiram Davis Medical Center has stalled again, leaving dozens of the state's most medically fragile behavioral health patients in limbo inside a building plagued by Legionella bacteria and failing heating and air-conditioning systems. The state wants to transfer some of the frailest people in the behavioral health system out of the aging facility, and lawmakers have expressed concerns about the plan.

Chesapeake, VA · 2d

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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.

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Less than half of state toll relief money has been used, casting doubt on future help

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Less than half of the money set aside in the state budget for toll relief at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels has been used, according to state lawmakers, casting doubt on what future relief will look like. State Sens. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) and Emily Jordan (R-Suffolk) informed Portsmouth City Council of […]

Portsmouth, VA · 1d

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Portsmouth Cares Thanksgiving food box giveaway returns this weekend

The annual Portsmouth Cares Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway is back this weekend, offering over 350 turkeys with sides and fixings on a first-come, first-served basis.

Portsmouth, VA · 1d

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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...

Norfolk, VA · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Norfolk's Granby Street Bike Lanes could serve as blueprint for future city projects

NORFOLK, Va. — More than a year after construction began on the Granby Street bike lanes, Norfolk city leaders say the project is providing a blueprint for other potential bike lane expansions throughout the city. The lanes are designed to give cyclists and pedestrians more space while providing a...

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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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...

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Peruvian replenishment vessel wraps up 5-month deployment

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 30, 2026) — The Peruvian replenishment oiler BAP Tacna (ARL-158) departed Naval Station Norfolk today for its homeport, concluding a successful five-month deployment in support of U.S. Navy Atlantic replenishment services. Since 2004, Tacna has participated in activities with the U.S. Navy, initially on the West...

Norfolk, VA · 23h

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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 · 22h

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Virginia port reaches terminal modernization milestone

Six rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes arrived at the Port of Virginia on Nov. 9 for installation at the North Berth of Norfolk International Terminals. The cranes — and their counterparts that arrived in 2025 — are key to the renovation and modernization project underway at the North Berth. They will facilitate the movement of cargo between ocean vessels, trucks and rail.

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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Microplastics in the Chesapeake: Report Finds Contaminants in Virginia, Maryland waterways

A small-scale study from the advocacy group Environment America found evidence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the group announced Tuesday. Using citizen scientists, the group collected several water samples at 15 different places throughout the watershed, including five sites in Maryland waterways. They found microplastics at every site, whether in the form of plastic fiber, film, beads, or fragments.

Maryland · 1d

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Carnival Cruise Line commits $300,000 to military, veteran communities

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)-America’s Cruise Line is marking Veterans Day with $300,000 in support for military members, veterans, and their families across seven U.S. homeport communities. Carnival Cruise Line‘s commitment includes a special celebration with longtime partner Operation Homefront in Norfolk, Virginia along with contributions to organizations serving veterans and military families. As the cruise line […]

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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👻🏛️ Ferry Plantation House in Virginia Beach, VA – Historic Haunted Mansion and the Witch of Pungo!

Simba and I visited Ferry Plantation House in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a historic 1830 brick mansion with centuries of fascinating local history, mysterious ghost stories, and an intriguing connection to the legendary Witch of Pungo! Tucked into a residential neighborhood near the Lynnhaven River, this remarkable landmark offers a glimpse into Virginia Beach's colonial past, when the surrounding area was part of Princess Anne County and waterways served as essential transportation routes.

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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Tidewater Veterans Day parade held in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The tribute to the men and women who have served in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces kicked off Thursday morning with a parade that began at 16th street and Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach. The parade worked its way up 19th street passing the Tidewater Veterans Memorial, which […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 1d

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Veterans Voices: Cancer is major risk for vets from wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

Millions of American veterans who served in two major wars are at risk for cancer.

Chesapeake, VA · 3d

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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 · 5d

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Virginia's Former Army Base Is A Haunted National Monument With A Stone Fort & Eerie Museums

Get your fill of both military history and ghost stories at this former army base in Virginia, a national monument housing the largest stone fort in the U.S.

Hampton, VA · 8d

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