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'Can't wait to see': I.C. Norcom's $10.2M athletic complex renovation to bring turf, expanded track and more

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — I.C. Norcom High School's athletic complex is getting a $10.2 million renovation that will upgrade its playing fields, expand its track and add new amenities for athletes and fans. The city said the contract for the project is $10,227,015.75, funded through the city's Capital Improvement Program...

Portsmouth, 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 · 3d

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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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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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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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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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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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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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City of Norfolk, NPS to celebrate milestone in new Maury High construction

NOFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- The City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools, and Heartland Construction will host a beam signing ceremony for the new Maury High School at 3 p.m. on November 13, at 322 Shirley Avenue. Remarks will be made by Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., and NPS Superintendent Jeff Rose, Ed.D. The new four-story high […]

Norfolk, VA · 21h

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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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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 · 2d

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Memorial service for Dr. William Whitehurst

Norfolk, VA · 18h

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Rutter Mills to host turkey drives in Virginia Beach and Hampton

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – After a successful inaugural event in 2025, Rutter Mills is set to host their second annual turkey giveaway. This year, Rutter Mills is expanding to two locations and increasing the giveaway to 1,000free turkeys as last year’s inaugural Turkey Drop was extremely successful, giving away 300 in less than an […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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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 · 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 · 2d

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Norfolk council approves $1.5 million to study Southside flood protections, major flood fixes remain years away

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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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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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