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Rezoning request could bring 147 homes to Pruden Boulevard area

A Suffolk rezoning request could pave the way for 147 single-family homes and commercial development near Lake Prince Drive and Pruden Boulevard.

Suffolk, VA · 2d

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Trailblazing news anchor Becky Livas remembers the legendary Dick Lamb

For decades, Dick Lamb was a familiar face and voice to generations of viewers and listeners across Hampton Roads. From television to radio, he helped shape the region's broadcasting industry.

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

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Old Dominion holds off Norfolk State in historic Echols Hall meeting

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- It was a game Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones billed as the biggest Division I contest in the history of Echols Hall. When the dust settled, despite a valiant effort from his young and shorthanded squad, he found his Spartans on the losing end. Zacch Wiggins...

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Homegoing Service of Rev. Dr. Robert G. Murray “He Was A Prince In Our Midst”

The Celebration of Life Service for Rev. Dr. Robert G. Murray, 81, was a memorable occasion for Clergy, Family and Friends to celebrate his life well-lived. The Celebration of Life Service for Rev. Dr. Robert G. Murray on November 9 was a memorable occasion for Clergy, Family and Friends to celebrate his life well-lived. Murray, 81, the 19th Pastor of the Historic First Baptist Church (FBC) of Norfolk for 38 years before his retirement in 2022, passed on October 31.

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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Shelter Pet Saturday: Meet Sky, a Sweet Calico at Portsmouth Humane Society

Shelter Pet Saturday is brought to you by Lucky One Lemonade. Meet Sky, our Shelter Pet Saturday star at Portsmouth Humane Society! This sweet 2-year-old calico is friendly, affectionate, and ready to find a loving home. Sky isn’t the only one hoping for a fresh start. Portsmouth Humane Society is...

Portsmouth, VA · 1d

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Port of Virginia modernizes North Berth with additional gantry cranes

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- Six rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes were delivered to the Norfolk International Terminals (NIT). This load of cranes–and their counterparts that were delivered in 2025–are the centerpieces of a renovation and modernization project underway at the North Berth. The state-of-the-art cranes allow for the safe and efficient movement of cargo between the vessel, […]

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Phoebus High in Hampton goes into lockdown after bomb threat

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Phoebus High School went into modified lockdown Tuesday afternoon after Hampton Public Safety Communications received a report of a bomb threat around 2:07 p.m., according to the Hampton Police Division. The School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit responded and created a perimeter to safely evacuate the building, and then students were evacuated. […]

Hampton, VA · 2d

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Duke basketball makes historic trip to HBCU for women’s game

The Duke women head up to Norfolk to take on the MEAC squad. The post Duke basketball makes historic trip to HBCU for women’s game appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

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Success at the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race 2026

What Makes a Race? The 2026 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. In 1988 Captain Lane Briggs, of the Norfolk schooner tugboat Rebel, challenged Jan Miles, of the schooner Pride of Baltimore II, to a race from Baltimore to Norfolk. The challenge was officially accepted in 1990 and the annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race was born. Time added more vessels, more “classes” and much more interest. Today this race is celebrated throughout the Chesapeake Bay each October.

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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...

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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.

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USNS Montford Point hosts Joint Maritime Security Response Team Exercise

Teams from the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps conducted a joint training exercise aboard Military Sealift Command’s USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) while the ship was pierside onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 13, 2026. Participating units included the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) –...

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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.

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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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After-school program provides Norfolk children with meals and music

Leaders say the program is focused on supporting local children and families both inside and outside the classroom — and that the need extends beyond families in the most difficult circumstances.

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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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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Hampton Roads business still feeling fuel costs despite national gas prices falling below $4

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The national average price for regular gasoline has dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since July, offering some relief to drivers. But for businesses that rely on fuel to operate, the impact of higher gas prices is still being felt. For Bryant Edwards,...

Hampton Roads, VA · 9h

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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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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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