Black Liberty University alums rebuke Falwell after blackface tweet
Nearly three dozen black alumni suggested the school's president step down after he mocked Virginia’s mask-wearing requirement by invoking the blackface scandal that engulfed Gov. Ralph Northam last year.
View ArticleRichmond police arrest over 200 protesters during curfew
The arrests were made Sunday, the first night of an 8 p.m. curfew imposed after some protesters smashed windows, vandalized businesses and set a police car and a city bus on fire during earlier protests.
View ArticleDominion Energy seeks extension of electric disconnection freeze
The power company is seeking a four-month extension of a state-ordered freeze on disconnections that expires June 15.
View ArticleFearing riots and looting, Lynnhaven Mall shuts down early
Lynnhaven Mall shut down early Monday, fearing rioters.
View ArticleVirginia Beach under 8 p.m. curfew in response to protests
Gov. Ralph Northam issued the order at the request of local leaders, and it will remain in effect until Thursday.
View ArticleNewport News police chief to field questions on ‘Facebook Live’ chat
The Facebook Live conversation, “Chat with the Chief,” will be held on the Newport News Police Department’s Facebook page at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
View ArticleHampton VA to bring back on-site visits for some services
Hampton VA Medical Center to ease back into in-person visits.
View ArticleNational Geographic series ‘Drain the Oceans’ explores Lost Fleet of Yorktown...
Look for our episode at 9 p.m. tonight (June 2) on the Nat Geo channel.
View Article841 new coronavirus cases reported in Virginia, percentage of positive tests...
In most Hampton Roads health districts, the percentage of positive tests went down.
View ArticleRichmond police officers to be disciplined after tear gassing peaceful protest
Police announced the officers who used the tear gas "have been pulled from the field" and will be disciplined "because their actions were outside dept protocols and directions given."
View ArticleVirginia Beach restaurant Abbey Road sues Northam for barring indoor dining
The suit by the Virginia Beach restaurant is the latest to challenge the governor's power.
View ArticleCoronavirus in Virginia: Tracking reported COVID-19 cases
The Virginian-Pilot is tracking the outbreak of this respiratory illness and will continue to update this page as the state health department announces new cases.
View ArticleHampton Roads and most of Virginia to move into Phase 2 of reopening Friday
“Thanks to rigorous testing, we believe we have that outbreak well under control,” Northam said. “Accomack may move into phase 2 as the rest of Virginia does.”
View ArticleHampton NAACP to host justice rally to give youth unable to participate in...
The community rally also doubles as a voter registration drive.
View ArticleSuspect in Newport News homicide arrested in upstate New York
He is awaiting extradition to Newport News.
View ArticleCNU president criticized for “tone deaf” protest email citing burglary of...
Trible cited the stealing of merchandise and cash from his son’s luxury clothing store on Broad Street in the letter.
View Article1 dead, 2 injured in Newport News shooting
The shooting was reported in the 500 block of Woodall Court.
View ArticleRichmond mayor joins demonstrators after being shouted down during tear gas...
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney marched with racial justice demonstrators Tuesday, hours after an angry crowd shouted him down as he apologized for police lobbing tear gas at a peaceful group of protesters.
View ArticlePolice deploy tear gas hours into Hampton protest
Hundreds of protesters kneeled near Peninsula Town Center on Tuesday night after marching up and down Mercury Boulevard for nearly an hour.
View ArticleRichmond police deny spitting on detained protester
A version of the slow-motion video obtained by the Richmond Times-Dispatch focuses on the officer closest to the handcuffed detainee, and follows the spit’s trajectory.
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