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Chesapeake's Island Warf Center Fades Out as Owners Eye Teardown by the River
For nearly four decades, the low-slung strip center known as Island Warf Center has sat along the Elizabeth River near the Great Bridge Bridge, its exclusive water views outlasting a long parade of tenants. Now the building is emptying out, with business owners describing roof leaks, broken air conditioning and plywood patches over soft spots in the floor as the property's owners move toward tearing it down for redevelopment.
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Norfolk International Airport opens online bidding for various auction items
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk International Airport has opened online bidding for a variety of items. Items up for auction include equipment, jewelry, electronics, vehicles, airport surplus and more. Additionally, a public inspection of the auction items will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6170 Miller Store Road. […]
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'Think big': Portsmouth seeks public input on future of 17-acre Swanson Homes site
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A 17-acre lot where Swanson Homes once stood is now cleared, and Portsmouth's Redevelopment and Housing Authority wants residents to help decide what comes next. The authority is gathering community input before approaching developers, giving residents a chance to share what they want to see on...
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Emergency order issued to lower blackout risk
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Dutra wins Norfolk terminal dredging contract
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, Calif.,has been awarded the FY26 Norfolk International Terminals North Container Terminal Maintenance and Deepening Project, which calls for dredging approximately 1.5 million cu. yds. of material at the Virginia Port Authority facility. The project will maintain and deepen container berths and access channels, bringing the...
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern CEOs tout merger benefits for East Coast ports
NORFOLK, Va. — The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger will improve the competitiveness of U.S. ports by creating seamless service into the American heartland, the railroads’ chief executives told the Virginia Maritime Association this week. UP CEO Jim Vena argues that Canada has an advantage over the U.S. because Canadian National and CPKC stretch from coast [...] Read More...
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Dominion Energy crew weatherizes Portsmouth home
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – When Dominion Energy crews are on scene, they’re typically restoring power but Wednesday morning, they assisted a Portsmouth woman in a different way. Crews worked throughout the day to weatherize the home of 73-year-old Debra Wisher, a retired grandmother who lives on a fixed income. Wisher’s HVAC system was over 25 […]
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Virginia's Haynes Furniture Store and The Dump are closing with a going-out-of-business sale
After 128 years in business, the family-owned Haynes Furniture and The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet are permanently closing all of their remaining store locations, according to WTVR 6 News.
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Prillaman’s Crane & Rigging expands fleet with Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane
Virginia-based Prillaman Crane & Rigging, Inc. joined the Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes team at Liebherr’s Newport News headquarters to take delivery of its 11th Liebherr crane, the LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane. Ordered at Conexpo 2026, the crane represents more than an investment in the company’s growing fleet; it reflects the Prillaman family’s enduring commitment to hard work, trust and service across three growing generations. The milestone celebrates a shared family legacy and the values that continue to guide the business into the future.
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Walashek expands Norfolk headquarters with $5 million investment
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. is expanding its headquarters in Norfolk, an initiative that will add 40 new jobs to the area. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced the estimated $5 million investment on Oct. 9, 2026. The project will bring Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft...