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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 · 1d
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Virginia-born Tuskegee Airman looks ahead to 111th birthday

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - James Clayton Flowers, a Tuskegee Airman and World War II veteran born in Surry County, Virginia, is preparing to celebrate his 111th birthday on Christmas Day. His nephew, Gary Flowers, said the family calls him Uncle Clayton and is proud of his life and accomplishments. Gary...

Surry County, VA · 2d
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Newport News announces ‘NlightN’ Holiday Event Series dates

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)- From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, Newport News residents and visitors will experience the sights and sounds of the season with the Ferguson NlightN Holiday Event Series. Pronounced “enlighten”, this holiday series includes two magical light shows, and three main special events, including the NEW Let It Glow special event at […]

Newport News, VA · 8h

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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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Hampton City Council receives update on work to turn former Deaf and Blind School property into a park

HAMPTON, Va. — Beyond the gate at the site of the former Virginia State School for the Deaf and Blind in Hampton wasn’t much Thursday, but with a few million dollars and a little more time it was expected to look much different. “It’s really good to see...

Hampton, VA · 1d

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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.

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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🧙‍♀️🐾 Witch of Pungo Statue in Virginia Beach, VA – The Haunting True Story of Grace Sherwood!

Simba and I visited the Witch of Pungo statue in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a fascinating bronze monument honoring Grace Sherwood, a colonial woman who became the victim of one of the most notorious witchcraft trials in American history! Located near the intersection of North Witchduck Road and Independence Boulevard, this unusual roadside attraction commemorates a remarkable woman whose life was forever changed by fear, superstition, and accusations of supernatural wrongdoing.

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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Virginia Beach School Board reallocates reserve funds to HVAC and staff wellness

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach School Board has provided an update on funding. On Tuesday evening, Matthew Cummings proposed an amendment on the handling of reserve funds. Following a 9-1 vote, the Virginia Beach School Board passed the amendment. Instead of $3 million going towards a cross-country trail, the following will be […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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Point Break Festival announces 2027 dates, presale ticket details

Point Break Festival returns next summer June 5-6. Early bird presale tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. No lineup has been announced yet.

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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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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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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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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