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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.

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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 · 19h

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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 · 12h

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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 · 13h

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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...

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Norfolk Begins Two Major Road Resurfacing Projects on Nov. 16

NORFOLK, Va. – The City of Norfolk will begin two roadway resurfacing and improvement projects on Monday, Nov. 16, with work scheduled to continue through April 2027:. E. Princess Anne Rd. westbound between Miltate Ave. and Park Ave. and eastbound at Sewells Point Rd. and Ingleside Rd. Lafayette Blvd....

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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 · 1d

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Isle of Wight teacher, students to research lives of WWII veterans buried in Suffolk for national project

Gerald Holland's great-uncle Earnest Thornton Holloway left his Poquoson home to serve in World War II. He was killed at 19 in the 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf. Holland, a history teacher at Smithfield High, uses his authentic stories to personify history and applied for National History Day's Silent Heroes program to support it. He recently learned he was one of 56 around the country awarded the grant and it will help him support research and teach about U.S. veterans.

Suffolk, VA · 1d

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Virginia lawmakers consider tougher rules for license plate reader cameras after state report finds gaps in local police responses

VIRGINIA, USA — Automated license plate readers help law enforcement track stolen vehicles, investigate crimes and locate missing people. But a new state report is raising questions about how police departments across Virginia use the technology and whether enough safeguards are in place. The Virginia State Crime Commission surveyed...

Virginia · 8h

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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 · 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 · 16h

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Eino Korpela elected to Williamsburg City Council’s second seat, defeats Carolyn Murphy by 31 votes

Tuesday, Nov. 10, incumbent Stacy Kern-Scheerer and local business owner Eino Korpela ’25 were elected to the Williamsburg City Council. Three candidates ran for two seats. Tuesday, Nov. 3, College of William and Mary students and Williamsburg residents voted, but the race was too close to call due to an outstanding number of provisional ballots.

Williamsburg, VA · 1d

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McDonald's owner talks giving back to veterans this week on Coast Live

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Zak Hayes, Local Owner/Operator of McDonald’s Restaurants, joins Coast Live to share how The Golden Arches are giving back to veterans this week for Veteran's Day. Plus, a look at the delicious classic and seasonal menu items available for breakfast right now at your local McDonald's!

Hampton Roads, VA · 2d

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Norfolk native Rep. George W. Whitehurst dies at 101

Whitehurst was born in Norfolk in 1925, according to his obituary. He graduated from Maury High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

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Carnival Cruise Line Donates $300,000 to Veteran and Military Causes in Homeport Cities

With Veterans Day just around the corner on November 11, Carnival Cruise Line just announced a donation of $300,000 that will support military members, veterans, and their families across seven of its U.S. homeport communities. The funding is part of an ongoing effort by the cruise line to give back...

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Norfolk receives $522K grant to restore historic African church

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Norfolk has been awarded a $522,00 grant as part of the Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Historic Preservation Grant Program to help restore a historic church in downtown Norfolk. The historic St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church, located in downtown Norfolk, will undergo a building envelope […]

Norfolk, VA · 3d

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Railroad track repairs to close Kempsville Road for several days

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Kempsville Road will be closed in both directions between Green Tree Rd. and Greenbrier Pkwy/Butts Station Rd. for railroad track repairs. According to an alert from the City of Chesapeake, the Chesapeake and Albemarle Railroad will perform a full road closure beginning Saturday, November 7 at 7 a.m. through Monday, November […]

Chesapeake, VA · 5d

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Norfolk resident says repeated flooding has him ‘tired of it’

NORFOLK, Va. — Another rainy day in Norfolk brought another familiar problem for residents: flooded streets. For James Bryant, seeing water rise when heavy rain moves through the city is nothing new. He said he has learned to expect flooding whenever the rain starts falling. “At this point I’ve...

Norfolk, VA · 5d

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10 On Your Side looks at Little Creek’s assets amid Navy Expeditionary Forces rebrand

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A command within the Navy is going through a name change. As part of this rebrand, they brought the press into Little Creek to get a look at the taxpayer assets used to train our Navy. They had us use firearms loaded with compressed air, shooting at a large projection […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 5d

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