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USMS increases reward for info leading to arrest of NN murder suspect

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – The United States Marshals Service (USMS) has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of a man that is accused of killing his wife. Joquan Antonio Porter, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his wife, 37-year-old Keshia Pearley, in Newport News on Apr. 1. That shooting occurred […]

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Bargain Hunters Will Absolutely Love This Enormous Outlet Mall Hiding In Virginia

Somewhere between Colonial Williamsburg’s cobblestone streets and the roar of Busch Gardens’ roller coasters, there’s a shopping destination that a surprising number of people haven’t fully discovered yet. Williamsburg Premium Outlets sits right there in Williamsburg, Virginia, quietly delivering one of the best outlet shopping experiences...

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Truck crashes into wall on I-64, oil spills onto road

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A driver has serious injuries after a box truck crashed into a jersey wall, on Nov. 11, according to the Virginia State Police. VSP responded to the three-vehicle crash around 11:18 a.m. The operator of the truck, an adult male, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. During the crash, […]

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Police in NN seek public’s help in identifying Costco theft suspects

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Police in Newport News are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying shoplifting suspects. On Nov. 2, officers were called to the Costco in the 12000 block of Jefferson Ave for that reported shoplifting incident. The two individuals were seen entering the store around 1:25 p.m. and exited approximately […]

Newport News, VA · 1d

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Newport News woman fatally shot in St. Croix driveway

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A woman raised in Newport News was fatally shot by two people in the driveway of her home on October 31st in St. Croix, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department. On October 31st, 911 Emergency Call Center received a call of a female gunshot victim in Estate Rattan at […]

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Colonial Williamsburg celebrates its 100th with parade, free admission on Saturday

One hundred years ago, the rector of Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg shared with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife his idea of restoring the once-Colonial capital. Now, more than 300 restored buildings later, Colonial Williamsburg is recognizing its 100th anniversary this weekend with free admission, music and...

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North Prince George man indicted for allegedly attacking vehicle with family members inside in Charles City

A North Prince George man who allegedly assaulted a family member and caused damage to property in Charles City County has been indicted. George Franklin Jackson Jr., 37, of the 500 block of Folar Trail, has been indicted on one count each of malicious shooting/throwing a projectile at an occupied vehicle, felony destruction of property, felony assault and battery of a family member (third or subsequent offense). The indictments stem from an Aug. 18, 2025 incident where the defendant allegedly attacked a vehicle, causing damage and placing family members in danger during the encounter.

Charles City County, VA · 2d

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8 Strange Discoveries Made Inside Old American Wells

Old American wells aren’t just filled with water. Archaeologists have uncovered some seriously surprising objects buried beneath the ground, ranging […]

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Tiny animals, big smiles: The Haven brings traveling petting zoo to campus

This article contains discussions of sexual violence in the context of The Haven’s mission to offer resources to survivors. Thursday, Nov. 5, The Haven at the College of William and Mary collaborated with Teeny Tiny Farm, a traveling petting zoo specializing in miniature farm animals, and brought its second annual Comfort Farm event to the Sunken Garden. As part of its commitment to investing in student mental health, The Haven brought a much-needed distraction for students in the form of furry animals.

Williamsburg, VA · 11h

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SS United States’ Newport News legacy lives on as famed ship is sunk

As the SS United States is sunk off the coast of Florida to begin a new life as an artificial reef, pieces of the historic ocean liner and its legacy remain in Newport News, the city where it was built.

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Newport News to create $9.5 million seafood market, revamp industrial park

Drive to the eastern end of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News and you’ll mainly find warehouses, industrial buildings and parking lots before the roadway terminates at the James River. But in a few years, this area will play host to a revamped waterside seafood market, where citizens can eat the catch of the day as […]

Newport News, VA · 1d

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Gospel artists give back before big performance

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Two gospel artists have teamed up with local community partners to give back to Hampton Roads before a big performance this weekend! Tamela and David Mann are award-winning gospel artists. They will join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra this Saturday for a one-night-only performance in Newport News. Before that show, the […]

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Virginia-North Carolina Freeze Watch: 30° Lows Saturday, Nov 14

Richmond, VA – A sharp overnight drop in temperatures could bring freezing conditions to parts of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina early Saturday, threatening gardens, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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Community ‘food forest’ finally breaks ground in Newport News

Nonprofit leaders are working to transform a plot of land in the Southeast neighborhood into a “food forest” where neighbors can roam through greenery and pluck produce for free. The Newport News Green Foundation recently broke ground on the $1 million Sarfan Food Forest, which has been in...

Newport News, VA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Local student wins top STEM prize

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) – James Blair Middle School student Isabel Rossi won first place in the math category of a nationwide STEM competition. The Williamsburg student’s project for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge applied game theory to determine the best places to put earthquake sensors. Game theory involves using math to come up […]

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Football storms back in 2nd half against William & Mary

The football team got back in the win column with a 19-14 come-from-behind victory over the College of William & Mary on the road last Saturday. Facing off against the Tribe (1-6 Patriot League, 3-7 overall) for the first time as Patriot League opponents, the Leopards (3-3 Patriot League, 4-5 overall) pitched their fourth second-half shutout of 2026 to improve to .500 in conference play.

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Virginia Living Museum mourns the loss of North American beaver

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Officials with the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News are mourning the loss of Nip, a North American beaver. In a statement, officials say Nip lived a remarkable life, reaching more than twice the average life expectancy of his species in the wild. Nip was born in the wild but […]